University of Essex Online provides 100% online part-time undergraduate and postgraduate degrees and short courses in business, computing, education, health, law, criminology and psychology. Our students benefit from a flexible approach to learning while receiving the same dedicated support they expect from a top UK university.
Top reasons to study here
- Study online, graduate on campus. All your learning and assessments will be completed 100% online yet you'll gain the same certificate as campus students.
- Learn from anywhere and at any time that suits you. A state-of-the-art virtual learning platform provides you with 24/7 access to interactive study resources.
- We’re the highest-rated online-only higher education provider, with an 88% rating for overall student satisfaction in the National Student Survey (NSS 2022).
Short Courses
Business & Management (23)
- PG Dip Business Management
- PG Cert Business Management
- CertHE Business Psychology
- CertHE Business and Management
- PG Dip Business with Finance
- PG Cert Global Digital Marketing
- PG Dip Global Digital Marketing
- CertHE Healthcare Management
- CertHE Law with Business
- Certificate Leadership for Sustainability
- Advanced Diploma Leadership for Sustainability
- PG Dip Organisational Psychology
- PG Cert Organisational Psychology
- PG Cert Project Management
- PG Dip Project Management
Medicine & Health (12)
- CertHE Healthcare Management
- PG Cert Infection Control
- PG Dip Infection Control
- PG Cert Nursing
- PG Dip Nursing
- CertHE Psychology
- PG Cert Psychology
- PG Dip Psychology
- PG Cert Public Health
- PG Dip Public Health
Social Sciences (11)
- CertHE Business Psychology
- CertHE Criminal Psychology
- CertHE Law with Criminology
- CertHE Law with Psychology
- PG Cert Organisational Psychology
- PG Dip Organisational Psychology
- CertHE Psychology
- PG Cert Psychology
- PG Dip Psychology
Law (6)
- PG Cert International Business Law
- PG Dip International Business Law
- CertHE Law
- CertHE Law with Business
- CertHE Law with Criminology
- CertHE Law with Psychology
Computer Science & IT (4)
- PG Cert Computer Science
- PG Dip Computer Science
- PG Cert Cyber Security
- PG Dip Cyber Security
Education & Training (4)
- Certificate Digital Education
- Advanced Diploma Digital Education
- PG Dip Education
- PG Cert Education (Educational Practice)
About
History
We are one of the longest-running providers of wholly online degrees in the UK and we’ve put over a decade of expertise to good use in designing our programmes. We’re the highest-rated online-only higher education provider, with an 88% rating for overall student satisfaction in the National Student Survey (NSS 2022).
Education
Our programmes 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.
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. On completion of your studies, you’ll be invited to graduate at 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.
Research
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.
Career
Whether you're an experienced professional looking to progress your career or a recent graduate who wants to boost their CV, online study is a cost-effective, convenient and flexible way to get ahead.
University Ranking
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
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World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2023
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ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
Services
Student services
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.
Library services
Your course will be delivered through a state-of-the-art virtual learning environment, which provides you with 24/7 access to high-quality resources, including lecturecasts, discussion forums, live seminars and Q&A sessions, as well as an eLibrary. Even your assessments will be completed entirely online – there’s no need for you to travel to an assessment centre!
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