University of Essex
Colchester , England , United Kingdom
- Founded: 1964
- Establishment: University
- Type: Public
- Total Students: 11923
University of Essex
The University of Essex is a public research university in Essex, England. It was established in 1963, welcomed its first students in 1964 and received its royal charter in 1965. Essex's motto, ’Thought the harder, heart the keener’, is adapted from the Anglo-Saxon poem The Battle of Maldon.
Essex's largest campus is the Colchester Campus within Wivenhoe Park, less than a mile (1.6 km) from Wivenhoe and two miles (3 km) from Colchester. There is also a campus in Southend-on-Sea and East 15 Acting School is based at the Loughton Campus. Essex has 19 academic partnerships in the UK and around the world. UK partnerships include University of Essex Online with Kaplan Open Learning; Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust and University of Essex International College. International partnerships include a franchise arrangement with Kaplan Singapore and double and dual degrees with several universities in Europe and Asia. This includes a double degree with Northwest University in Xi'an approved by the Chinese Ministry of Education.
Essex is ranked 251–300 in the world by the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2020 and 37th in the UK in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2020. Essex was named University of the Year at the Times Higher Education Awards in 2018. The Research Excellence Framework (REF) in 2014 ranked Essex in the top 20 universities in the UK for the quality of its research and the top 5 for social sciences. The Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2019 ranked Essex in the top 50 for social sciences and 51st for law. Essex is one of eight young universities which are part of the Young Universities for the Future of Europe alliance, which was selected by the European Commission to create one of the first European Universities, cross-border alliances of higher education institutions created to promote staff and student mobility. Essex is also a founding partner of the Young European Research Universities network.
Essex has produced many notable alumni in several fields, including two Nobel laureates, a head of state, foreign ministers, MPs, scientists, artists, and politicians.
Important Facts
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Quality assured programmes
We are committed to offering our students the highest quality online educational experience. We are the only exclusively-online provider to receive a gold rating, the highest rating in the government’s Teaching Excellence and Student Outcomes Framework (TEF).
We’ve been reviewed by the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA), and we are registered with the Office for Students (OfS), the independent regulator of higher education in England.
High student satisfaction
We are proud to consistently achieve high student satisfaction ratings in the National Student Survey (NSS). This independent annual survey gathers opinions from students asking them to provide honest feedback on what it’s like to be a University of Essex Online student. In 2019, our students rated us 91% for overall satisfaction, well above the national average of 84%.
Sector-leading teaching excellence
Every University of Essex Online course is designed specifically for online delivery, combining high-quality teaching with the latest technology, allowing you to study from anywhere in the world. Our online tutors combine their knowledge of industry practice with high-quality academic delivery ensuring that all of our online programmes are delivered by leading authorities in their respective fields.
Engaging, interactive learning platform
Studying online with us will give you access to our cutting-edge personalised virtual learning platform, available 24/7 on any device. Our learning platform allows you to get the full higher education experience from anywhere in the world. Access all of the interactive materials required to complete your studies including the University of Essex virtual library and network with fellow students from around the world in our online discussion forums.
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Support throughout your studies
This isn’t going to be a walk in the park… but you know that already. We also want you to know that we’re here to help you face the challenge.
Our dedicated student advisors and study skills specialists provide world-class mentoring and academic study skills support to students from enrolment to graduation. On starting your course, you’ll be assigned a dedicated Student Adviser – they’ll be your mentor; on hand to help and guide you as you progress. Whatever the question or problem, rest assured, we’ll work with you to find the solution.
It’s superb support like this that has earned us outstanding overall student satisfaction in the National Student Survey.
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Receive your degree from a top UK university
“Freer, more daring, more experimental”: the pillars upon which the University of Essex was founded in 1964 still resonate to this day, underscoring the distinctive learning experience Essex is famous for.
All University of Essex Online degrees are awarded by the University of Essex. So as well as graduating at their beautiful Colchester Campus, this is your chance to benefit from world-class research and ground-breaking teaching, as part of a truly global community, enjoying the uniquely ‘Essex’ spirit which sets us apart from the rest.
Ranking / Awards
Latest rankings
- We were named University of the Year in 2018 at the Times Higher Education Awards.
- Gold rated in the UK Government's Teaching Excellence Framework 2017.
- Top 15 for the seventh year running for overall satisfaction in the National Student Survey (2019, overall student satisfaction, English mainstream universities*).
- 21st for international outlook in the THE World University Rankings.
- Top 50 for social sciences in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2019.
- Top 50 for politics and sociology in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2019.
Research excellence
The 2014 Research Excellence Framework (REF 2014) assesses research quality and impact at UK universities.
Our REF 2014 results show we are:
- Top 20 in the UK for research excellence (REF 2014, intensity weighted GPA, mainstream universities, Times Higher Education, December 2014)
- Top in the UK for research in politics (REF 2014 website)
- Top five in the UK for social science research
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Contact Information
- Wivenhoe Park Colchester CO4 3SQ
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Campus Information
Southend campus
36 Queens Rd, Southend-on-Sea SS1 1BF, United Kingdom
Colchester campus
Wivenhoe Park, Colchester CO4 3SQ, United Kingdom
LOUGHTON CAMPUS
Hatfields, Rectory Lane, Loughton IG10 3RY, United Kingdom
Programs Offered
BBA Business Administration
- Length 03 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 58590 GBP
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- Average processing time 20 days
BA American Studies
- Length 04 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 67400 GBP
- Application Fee N/A
- Average processing time 20 days
BA American Studies (United States) (Including Foundation Year and Year Abroad)
- Length 05 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 84250 GBP
- Application Fee N/A
- Average processing time 20 days
BA American Studies (United States) with Film
- Length 03 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 53100 GBP
- Application Fee N/A
- Average processing time 20 days
BA American Studies (United States) with Film (Including Foundation Year and Year Abro
- Length 05 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 84250 GBP
- Application Fee N/A
- Average processing time 20 days
BA Art History
- Length 03 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 50550 GBP
- Application Fee N/A
- Average processing time 20 days
BA Art History (Including Foundation Year)
- Length 04 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 67400 GBP
- Application Fee N/A
- Average processing time 20 days
BA Art History and History
- Length 03 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 50550 GBP
- Application Fee N/A
- Average processing time 20 days
BA Art History and History (Including Foundation Year)
- Length 04 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 67400 GBP
- Application Fee N/A
- Average processing time 20 days
BA Art History and Language Studies
- Length 03 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 50550 GBP
- Application Fee N/A
- Average processing time 20 days
BA Art History and Language Studies (Including Foundation Year
- Length 04 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 67400 GBP
- Application Fee N/A
- Average processing time 20 days
BA Art History and Modern Languages
- Length 04 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 67400 GBP
- Application Fee N/A
- Average processing time 20 days
BA Art History and Modern Languages (Including Foundation Year and Year Abroad)
- Length 05 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 84250 GBP
- Application Fee N/A
- Average processing time 20 days
BA Art History with Language Studies
- Length 03 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 50550 GBP
- Application Fee N/A
- Average processing time 20 days
BA Art History with Language Studies (Including Foundation Year)
- Length 04 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 67400 GBP
- Application Fee N/A
- Average processing time 20 days
BA Art History with Modern Languages
- Length 04 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 67400 GBP
- Application Fee N/A
- Average processing time 20 days
BA Art History with Modern Languages (Including Foundation Year and Year Abroad)
- Length 05 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 84250 GBP
- Application Fee N/A
- Average processing time 20 days
BA Art History, Heritage and Museum Studies
- Length 03 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 50550 GBP
- Application Fee N/A
- Average processing time 20 days
BA Art History, Heritage and Museum Studies (including Foundation Year)
- Length 04 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 67400 GBP
- Application Fee N/A
- Average processing time 20 days
BA Art History, Visual Culture and Media Studies
- Length 03 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 50550 GBP
- Application Fee N/A
- Average processing time 20 days
BA Art History, Visual Culture and Media Studies (including Foundation Year)
- Length 04 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 67400 GBP
- Application Fee N/A
- Average processing time 20 days
BA Criminology and American Studies
- Length 03 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 50550 GBP
- Application Fee N/A
- Average processing time 20 days
BA Criminology and American Studies (Including Foundation Year and Year Abroad)
- Length 05 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 84250 GBP
- Application Fee N/A
- Average processing time 20 days
BA Curating
- Length 03 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 50550 GBP
- Application Fee N/A
- Average processing time 20 days
BA Curating (Including Foundation Year)
- Length 04 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 67400 GBP
- Application Fee N/A
- Average processing time 20 days
BA Curating with History
- Length 03 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 50550 GBP
- Application Fee N/A
- Average processing time 20 days
BA Curating with History (including Foundation Year)
- Length 04 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 67400 GBP
- Application Fee N/A
- Average processing time 20 days
BA Curating with Politics
- Length 03 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 50550 GBP
- Application Fee N/A
- Average processing time 20 days
BA Curating with Politics (including Foundation Year)
- Length 04 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 67400 GBP
- Application Fee N/A
- Average processing time 20 days
BA Curating, Heritage and Human Rights
- Length 03 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 50550 GBP
- Application Fee N/A
- Average processing time 20 days
BA Curating, Heritage and Human Rights (including Foundation Year)
- Length 04 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 67400 GBP
- Application Fee N/A
- Average processing time 20 days
BA Financial Economics and Accounting
- Length 03 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 53100 GBP
- Application Fee N/A
- Average processing time 20 days
BA Politics and International Relations
- Length 03 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 61500 GBP
- Application Fee N/A
- Average processing time 20 days
BA world performance
- Length 03 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 53100 GBP
- Application Fee N/A
- Average processing time 20 days
BSc Accounting
- Length 03 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 53100 GBP
- Application Fee N/A
- Average processing time 20 days
BSc Accounting (Including Foundation Year)
- Length 04 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 67400 GBP
- Application Fee N/A
- Average processing time 20 days
BSc Accounting and Finance
- Length 03 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 53100 GBP
- Application Fee N/A
- Average processing time 20 days
BSc Accounting and Finance (Including Foundation Year)
- Length 04 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 67400 GBP
- Application Fee N/A
- Average processing time 20 days
BSc Accounting and Management
- Length 03 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 53100 GBP
- Application Fee N/A
- Average processing time 20 days
BSc Accounting and Management (Including Foundation Year)
- Length 04 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 67400 GBP
- Application Fee N/A
- Average processing time 20 days
BSc Accounting with Economics
- Length 03 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 53100 GBP
- Application Fee N/A
- Average processing time 20 days
BSc Accounting with Economics (Including Foundation Year)
- Length 04 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 67400 GBP
- Application Fee N/A
- Average processing time 20 days
BSc Actuarial Science
- Length 03 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 53100 GBP
- Application Fee N/A
- Average processing time 20 days
BSc Actuarial Science (Including Foundation Year)
- Length 04 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 67400 GBP
- Application Fee N/A
- Average processing time 20 days
BSc Computer Science
- Length 04 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 82600 GBP
- Application Fee N/A
- Average processing time 20 days
BSc Economics and Mathematics (Including Foundation Year)
- Length 04 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 67400 GBP
- Application Fee N/A
- Average processing time 20 days
BSc Economics with Mathematics
- Length 03 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 53100 GBP
- Application Fee N/A
- Average processing time 20 days
BSc Finance and Management
- Length 03 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 53100 GBP
- Application Fee N/A
- Average processing time 20 days
BSc Finance and Management (Including Foundation Year)
- Length 04 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 67400 GBP
- Application Fee N/A
- Average processing time 20 days
BSc Finance and Mathematics
- Length 03 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 53100 GBP
- Application Fee N/A
- Average processing time 20 days
BSc Finance and Mathematics (Including Foundation Year)
- Length 04 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 67400 GBP
- Application Fee N/A
- Average processing time 20 days
BSc Nursing (Adult)
- Length 03 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 66300 GBP
- Application Fee N/A
- Average processing time 20 days
Integrated Master in Accounting: Accounting and Finance
- Length 04 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 70800 GBP
- Application Fee N/A
- Average processing time 20 days
Integrated Master in Science: Actuarial Science and Data Science
- Length 04 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 67400 GBP
- Application Fee N/A
- Average processing time 20 days
Integrated Master in Science: Tropical Marine Biology
- Length 04 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 80200 GBP
- Application Fee N/A
- Average processing time 20 days
LLM International Law
- Length 01 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 19740 GBP
- Application Fee N/A
- Average processing time 20 days
MA International Relations
- Length 01 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 18800 GBP
- Application Fee N/A
- Average processing time 20 days
Master of Business Administration
- Length 01 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 21000 GBP
- Application Fee N/A
- Average processing time 20 days
Master of Public Policy
- Length 01 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 20700 GBP
- Application Fee N/A
- Average processing time 20 days
MSc (by Dissertation) Applied Physics
- Length 02 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 32460 GBP
- Application Fee N/A
- Average processing time 20 days
MSc Advanced Computer Science
- Length 01 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 22400 GBP
- Application Fee N/A
- Average processing time 20 days
MSc Applied Data Science
- Length 01 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 20700 GBP
- Application Fee N/A
- Average processing time 20 days
MSc Artificial Intelligence
- Length 01 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 21350 GBP
- Application Fee N/A
- Average processing time 20 days
MSc Biotechnology
- Length 01 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 19740 GBP
- Application Fee N/A
- Average processing time 20 days
MSc Business Analytics
- Length 01 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 20350 GBP
- Application Fee N/A
- Average processing time 20 days
MSc Data Science
- Length 01 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 20700 GBP
- Application Fee N/A
- Average processing time 20 days
MSc Data Science with Professional Placement
- Length 02 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 26320 GBP
- Application Fee N/A
- Average processing time 20 days
MSc Electronic Engineering
- Length 01 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 20350 GBP
- Application Fee N/A
- Average processing time 20 days
MSc Finance and Global Trading
- Length 01 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 18460 GBP
- Application Fee N/A
- Average processing time 20 days
MSc Global Project Management
- Length 01 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 20350 GBP
- Application Fee N/A
- Average processing time 20 days
MSc Global Public Health
- Length 02 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 21700 GBP
- Application Fee N/A
- Average processing time 20 days
MSc International Hospitality Management
- Length 01 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 16200 GBP
- Application Fee N/A
- Average processing time 20 days
MSc Management
- Length 01 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 19380 GBP
- Application Fee N/A
- Average processing time 20 days
MSc Management (International)
- Length 01 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 20350 GBP
- Application Fee N/A
- Average processing time 20 days
MSc Professional Practice (Health Care)
- Length 02 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 21700 GBP
- Application Fee N/A
- Average processing time 20 days
MSc Psychology
- Length 01 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 20700 GBP
- Application Fee N/A
- Average processing time 20 days