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Online Distance Learning Courses


Welcome to University of Essex Online. If you’re looking to improve your professional career, online distance learning courses and degrees are some of the most cost-effective, convenient and flexible ways to do it. Enhance both your education and your career with a degree, regardless of geographical location, work or personal commitments.

By studying a University of Essex Online course, you receive your degree from a top-ranked UK university and have access to all the support and facilities you would expect to receive on campus.

Why study with University of Essex Online?


  • Study distance learning courses from anywhere; at work, at home or on the move.
  • Start straight away with our regular course start dates.
  • Dedicated Student Advisers provide support throughout your studies.
  • Course entry requirements recognise ability and experience.
  • Courses are delivered by Kaplan Open Learning, an experienced distance learning provider.

Call us 0800 0527 526

Call us on 0800 0527 526

Call us today to speak to one of our experienced Admissions Advisers for more information about the online degrees we offer.

There is no need to pay any undergraduate tuition fees up front as student loans are now available to most part-time students and only need to be repaid once you start earning over £21,000. 

Apply now for our next intake of Foundation and Bachelors degree courses.


Study online

The advantages of online study

Our distance learning courses allow you to study for your degree via a virtual learning environment which enables you to listen to and watch online lectures and take part in live question and answer sessions over the internet.


Tuition fees

Tuition fees

Part-time students are now eligible for student loans so there is no need to pay for tuition fees up front. We also offer different payment methods for students who are not eligible for student loans, such as payment per module or per level.


Graduation

Graduation at the Colchester campus

Upon successful completion of your degree course, you’ll receive a degree validated by the University of Essex and be invited to attend a graduation ceremony at the University of Essex, Colchester Campus.