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We Are Essex. Are you? Join the University of Essex, one of the top 30 universities in the UK (Guardian University Guide 2024).
As an Essex postgraduate you’ll have the freedom to challenge, ask the difficult questions and take intellectual risk. You’re taught and supported by world-leading academics in our research-intensive environment that will enable you to make a difference. You’ll be among Nobel Prize-winners, award-winning directors, presidents, astronauts and over 100,000 other alumni who have gone on to shape the world.
Research quality
We’re dedicated to delivering high-impact research, our pioneering work continues to change the world. During your Masters study you’ll receive an excellent educational experience from our expert lecturers and upon graduation you can choose to develop your own research with a Postgraduate Research Degree. The University of Essex is Top 10 for world-leading excellence in the social sciences (REF 2021).
We are global
At Essex you’ll discover the world in one place. Our international community attracts students and staff from over 130 countries and this living and learning environment creates exceptional graduates with well-rounded skills and knowledge. Because of our proud, diverse community we are ranked 15th for international outlook by the Times Higher Education, World University Rankings 2024.
Our courses
We offer a wide and interesting range of Masters courses and research degrees across social sciences, business, law, humanities, science and health. 90% of our postgraduate graduates are in employment or further study (Graduate Outcomes 2023).
Employability
Boost your employability skills by taking an extra course at no extra cost. Learn a new language or study big data to make your CV stand out from the crowd. Thinking of starting your own business? The University of Essex is the UK number one for Knowledge Transfer Partnerships, businesses that want to help new graduates innovate.
Funding
We understand that money matters, which is why we offer a range of scholarships, discounts and other funding opportunities to make sure all of our postgraduate students have the potential to succeed.
Our campuses
We're have three campuses in the county of Essex (in the East of England), with each location offering a unique and exciting experience.
- Our largest campus
- Two miles from the centre of Colchester – the oldest recorded town in Britain, whilst being a lively and modern place to live
- Set in over 200 acres of beautiful, historic parkland
- Shops, cafés, bars, library, theatre, labs, sports facilities, an underground club, and one of the best Students’ Unions, all on one site
- Under an hour from London and quick links to Stansted airport
- In the heart of Southend-on-Sea – with the buzz and amenities of the town centre on your doorstep
- Combines teaching spaces, IT labs, open study areas, rehearsal studios, a medical skills lab, a theatre, and a Students’ Union venue
- Seven miles of award-winning coastline
- Under an hour from London, and just 10 minutes to Southend airport
- The home of our East 15 Acting School
- One of the most innovative acting schools in the UK
- Five minutes' walk from the nearest London Underground Station and 30 minutes to central London
If you want to join a forward-thinking, hard-working community and change the world for the better, welcome home.
Open Days
Essex Open Days are your chance to chat with students and staff, tour our campuses, listen to talks from academics and get a feel for what life at Essex is really like. Bookings are now open for our next open day.
Contact details
The University of Essex
Wivenhoe Park, Colchester
CO4 3SQ
Contact – Postgraduate Admissions
Email - pgadmit@essex.ac.uk
Call - +44 (0) 1206 873333
