University of Essex Online

University of Essex Online is a top 30 UK university (Complete University Guide 2025). The courses are specifically designed for online delivery, combining gold standard teaching with the latest technology and enabling you to gain a top-class education from anywhere in the world.

Our online tutors are leading authorities and specialists in their respective fields. They are passionate about what they teach and combine their knowledge of industry practice with high-quality academic delivery, offering you an unparalleled learning experience.

Our team of dedicated student advisers and study skills specialists provide world-class mentoring and academic support to you from your first day to graduation. The team will be on hand to help and guide you as you progress through your studies. Whatever the question or issue, they will work with you to find a solution.

All our qualifications are awarded and validated by the University of Essex, an award-winning university with a 60-year heritage of teaching and research excellence. Upon completing your studies, you'll be invited to graduate from the University of Essex's Colchester campus. You will receive the same certificate as campus-based students – your mode of study is only mentioned on your academic transcript.

Our online Masters programmes include:

BUSINESS

• Master of Business Management (MBM)
• MSc Business and Management (Business Analytics)
• MSc Business with Finance
• MSc International Human Resource Management
• MSc Global Digital Marketing
• MSc Supply Chain Management and Global Logistics
• MSc Project Management

COMPUTING

• MSc Computer Science
• MSc Cyber Security
• MSc Data Science
• MSc Artificial Intelligence
• MSc Enterprise IT Management

EDUCATION

• M.Ed. Education
• MSc Digital Education

HEALTH

• MSc International Healthcare Management
• MSc Infection Control
• Master of Public Health (MPH)
• MSc Nursing
• MSc Global Mental Health and Wellbeing

LAW

• LLM International Business Law

CRIMINOLOGY

• MSc Criminology and Criminal Psychology

PSYCHOLOGY

• MSc Psychology
• MSc Organisational Psychology

We also deliver shorter courses for these subjects, the Postgraduate Certificate (PG Cert) and Postgraduate Diploma (PG Dip), which can be completed in as little as 8 or 16 months. Each course is a respected standalone qualification and an excellent stepping stone onto a full Masters degree.

We offer two different entry routes, taking into account your prior work experience and relevant qualifications. Additionally, you will need to pass your first assignment set within the first three weeks of the course in order to continue with your studies.

As our courses are delivered in English, a high proficiency with English is required. If English is not your first language, your English ability should be equivalent to an IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5.

Don’t worry if you don’t hold an IELTS or equivalent qualification – we offer a free online English test to assess your proficiency.

You don’t need to prove your English ability if you are a national of, or have completed a qualification equivalent to a UK degree in, any of these countries.

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Admissions staff can help with everything from entry requirements to the financial cost of study. Each student is assigned a specific individual admissions adviser to assist them throughout the entire application process. The team will be on hand to help and guide you as you progress through your studies. Whatever the question or issue, they will work with you to find a solution.

You’ll be supported throughout your studies by a dedicated Student Support team. Student advisers will be on-hand to help you right from the beginning with your induction, and continue to support and guide you throughout your studies.

Students can contact their module leaders for academic support throughout the course of each module. Tutors at the university respond to any questions around course modules via phone and/or email, in addition to holding live question and answer sessions and regular virtual office hours.

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Undergraduate degrees at the University of Essex Online are awarded and validated by the University of Essex. Students studying with Essex Online can expect to enjoy the same high standard of teaching and cutting-edge course content as those attending their lectures and seminars in-person.

Essex Online was awarded a ‘silver rating’ in the most recent Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF 2023). A silver rating in TEF recognises the university’s high quality of student outcomes, student experience, academic support, and its impressive levels of continuation and retention.

Crucially, the university was also the recipient of the best online classroom experience award at a global level in 2021 (The Global Student Satisfaction Awards). At the crux of Essex Online’s highly rated remote learning experience is the university’s state-of-the-art VLE. The university’s VLE can be accessed 24 hours a day, seven days a week all around the world. Available on any device, one of the unique strengths of undergraduate courses at Essex Online is that students can fit their study around personal and professional commitments.

An undergraduate degree from the University of Essex Online is a globally recognised qualification which can open doors to a number of exciting opportunities for graduates in both industry and academia. Like its world-renowned parent institution, the University of Essex, Essex Online provides world-class degrees in vocational areas which are approved by the Quality Assurance for Higher Education (QAA).

There’s no need to hit pause on the day job while you study with us. Our programmes are designed to fit flexibly around your work, allowing you to gain the qualifications you need to get ahead in your current industry or a new one, without the need for a career break. 

What’s more, the skills you’ll develop on the programme can be applied in your workplace from day one of the course. Many of our students take on new responsibilities, get promoted or switch to the field they’re studying their degree in before they’ve even finished their course. You don’t need to wait until graduation day to see the impact on your career! 

Scholarships/Bursaries

A university education is one of the biggest investments in yourself and your career. Our tuition fees are the same for all students, in the UK and internationally – and it includes all teaching materials and required reading. There aren't any hidden charges for assessments or resits! If you’re based in England, you may be eligible for a postgraduate student loan to cover the costs of your programme. We also offer students a range of tuition fee discounts, scholarships, and payment options for our online courses.

For more information on our discounts and scholarships and to discuss your eligibility, visit our website or contact our Admissions team.

Fees

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