As well as degrees, diplomas and certificates, the University of Essex Online also offers both online professional courses which can be completed in just a few weeks.
Our online professional courses are postgraduate-level modules taken from our business, health, computing, education, criminology, law and psychology subject areas. They’re ideal if you’ve already studied at undergraduate level and are looking to advance in your career or move into a new industry. What’s more, the 20 academic credits awarded upon completion can be applied to a PG Cert, PG Dip or full Masters degree.
FAQ
There are no formal entry requirements for our online professional courses.
However, as our courses are delivered in English, you’ll need a high proficiency in this language. If English isn’t your first language, your ability should be equivalent to:
- an IELTS score of 6.0 for online short courses
- an IELTS score of 6.5 for online professional courses
You can find more information on our English language requirements here.
We offer a wide range of online professional courses covering specific topics in business, health, computing, education, criminology, law and psychology.
All our courses are delivered 100% online, part-time, allowing you to fit your studies around your work and family life. You’ll enjoy access to lecturecasts, learning materials and resources via our innovative virtual learning environment (VLE), which is available 24/7.
We have regular intakes throughout the year for our online professional courses. You can find all our upcoming start dates here.
Apply for an online professional course
Once your application has been submitted, a member of our Admissions team will be in touch with next steps.