University of Essex Online
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Online Bachelors, Masters and online professional courses
Improve your career and boost your salary with an undergraduate or postgraduate qualification from University of Essex Online!
Why choose us?
We offer a wide range of online and part-time programmes, perfect for people that need to fit study around their busy lifestyles. Open to both UK and international students, our tutor-led courses allow you to work towards your degree in a unique virtual learning platform and still have access to all the support and facilities you would expect to receive on campus. Students are assessed through assignments and discussion forum posts, with no need to travel to take any exams. Our state-of-the-art Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) also allows students to interact with their classmates to take part in real-time conversations, listen to and view recorded lectures and participate in live question and answer sessions.
We're proud to be rated Gold in the Times Higher Education (THE) Online Rankings 2024. Our achievement, which is based on four pillars - resources, engagement, outcomes and environment - recognises our commitment to excellent online education.
In addition, 9 in 10 students felt their course helped them develop skills for the future (National Student Survey, 2025).
A wide range of courses
The varied suite of courses available includes business, computing, law, criminology, psychology, health and education. All of our courses are created and taught by knowledgeable and qualified tutors, with years of experience in their respective fields. Students at University of Essex Online are also assigned a personal Student Adviser, who will be your first point of contact throughout your studies and will serve as your mentor.
Loan eligibility
Students living in England may be eligible for a government-backed student loan to cover the full cost of an undergraduate or postgraduate degree. We also offer a monthly payment plan which has been designed to allow you to spread the cost of your tuition over the duration of your course, or you can pay the full tuition fee upfront to receive a 5% full payment discount. And we want to ensure you're 100% happy with your decision to study with us, so we offer a 21-day money back guarantee.
Flexible online courses that fit around you
Our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) is available 24/7 so students with family or work commitments can study at their own pace from anywhere (at work, at home or on the move). There is no need to travel to attend face-to-face lectures or assessment centres – all learning and assessments are completed wholly online!
We have regular start dates throughout the year, so you don’t have to wait until January or September to begin studying. We also have flexible entry requirements which take into account academic and work-based experience.
Campus graduation
In addition to receiving a qualification from a highly-regarded UK university, our students are also invited to attend University of Essex graduation day. This prestigious day is a wonderful experience and a chance to celebrate with family and friends.
Programs and courses at University of Essex Online
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"The university’s excellent reputation heavily influenced my decision to enrol, as I wanted to ensure my degree would be highly respected. The University of Essex Online also offered the exact course I wanted in a shorter timeframe than many other part-time options, making it a practical choice as well."
"The University of Essex Online is a great place to study. The Student Support team are very helpful and tutors have been friendly and professional."
"The virtual learning environment (VLE) is user-friendly, intuitive and well-organised, which is essential given I’m studying from the other side of the globe."