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University of Essex Online
Colchester
About us
The University of Essex Online provides 100% online, part-time Masters 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 25 UK University (Guardian, 2025).
We’re 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 online courses. Whether you're an experienced professional looking to advance 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.
What makes us different
All our courses are specifically designed for online delivery, combining world-class teaching with the latest technology and enabling you to gain a top-class education from anywhere in the world. Our online tutors are leading authorities and specialists in their respective fields. They’re passionate about what they teach and combine their knowledge of industry practice with high-quality academic delivery.
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.
All courses 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.
“As the owner of a company, I couldn’t afford to take time away to attend university. The University of Essex Online offered and delivered on flexible learning, the course structure is easy to follow and I can fit studying around work and family life. I’ve discovered throughout my studies that the University of Essex Online are there to help you succeed. They’ll support you through the challenges and help you to achieve your goals. If you’re considering taking on a University of Essex Online course, I would say do it – it’s never too late.”
Adam Newman
LLB (Hons) Law with Business Graduate
University of Essex Online
Wivenhoe Park, Colchester, Colchester, CO4 3SQ
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