University of Essex Online Wivenhoe Park, Colchester CO4 3SQ, UK
University of Essex Online provides 100% online part-time Masters degrees and short courses in business, computing, education, health, law, criminology and psychology. 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.
You can study with us from anywhere with an internet connection and at a time that suits your schedule best. Your course will be delivered through a state-of-the-art virtual learning environment (VLE), 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 extensive eLibrary.
Study online, graduate on campus
All University of Essex Online degrees are awarded and validated by the University of Essex – a top 30 UK university (Complete University Guide 2025). 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 at the graduation ceremony held on University of Essex’s beautiful Colchester Campus. Learn more about graduation.
Discover our discounts and scholarships for online students
We’re pleased to offer the following tuition fee discounts and scholarships for our online courses.
Please note that a maximum of two discounts or scholarships can be applied.
A 15% Course Scholarship available for the January 2025 intake of the following online courses:
A 20% Course Scholarship available for the January 2025 intake of the following online courses:
Explore our online Masters programmes
We also offer a shorter 16-month Postgraduate Diploma (PG Dip) and eight-month Postgraduate Certificate (PG Cert) in these subjects. Each course is a respected standalone qualification and an excellent stepping stone onto a full Masters degree.
Sounds interesting? Download a prospectus to learn more about the programmes.
University of Essex Online
University of Essex Online
University of Essex Online
University of Essex Online
University of Essex Online
University of Essex Online
University of Essex Online
University of Essex Online
University of Essex Online
University of Essex Online