University of Essex Online

About

You’re ready to take your education to the next level. You’re ambitious and want to push your career further. You’re craving a personal challenge. Whatever your reason for studying or plans for the future, we are ready to help you get there.

Graduate from a top UK university with a difference
The University of Essex has a powerful global outlook. They are one of the top 25 universities in the UK (Complete University Guide 2022) and were named University of the Year at the Times Higher Education Awards 2018 for their determination to do things differently.

All University of Essex Online degrees are awarded and validated by the University of Essex. This is your chance to benefit from world-class research and ground-breaking teaching, and become a member of a truly global community.

At the end of your degree, you’ll be invited to celebrate your achievement among family and friends at graduation held on the beautiful Colchester Campus, where you’ll receive the same certificate as students who studied on campus. Learn more about graduation.

A study experience that’s both flexible and career-focused
There’s no need to press 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 to take 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, even before they finish their course. You don’t need to wait until graduation day to see the impact on your career!