News: University of Essex Online announces postgraduate loans for students living in England
University of Essex Online today announces that postgraduate loans will be available for eligible online students from 1 August 2017. Postgraduate student loans will greatly improve access to higher education for students wishing to gain subject-specific knowledge or to further their career with transferable workplace skills. These loans are paid directly to the student, and students can choose how much….
Read moreCaroline Bluemel 26th May 2017
Try our virtual learning environment!
Not sure how online study works? Want an opportunity to ‘try before you buy’? We have the solution… We’re giving you the unique opportunity to try our online learning environment and experience life as a University of Essex Online student. We’ve created a sample of our module “An Introduction to Operations Management”, which is free for you to interact with. Just click the….
Read moreCaroline Bluemel 19th May 2017
7 reasons to study psychology
Psychology is a fascinating and challenging subject. However, many people don’t know that it also helps you develop a number of interpersonal skills and transferable workplace abilities. Not sure what to expect? Read on… 1. Develop subject-specific knowledge The most obvious reason to study psychology is the subject-specific knowledge you’ll gain and the insight you’ll develop into the mind,….
Read moreCaroline Bluemel 12th May 2017
Become your own boss
Many people would like to be their own boss. This could be motivated by the desire to control their own work hours, to work from home whilst raising a family or simply to build something from scratch. Whatever the driving force behind the aspiration, what is universally true is that achieving this goal is hard work. As Steve Jobs famously….
Read moreCaroline Bluemel 05th May 2017
Ten reasons to study for an MBA
An MBA is a highly recognised and respected qualification. However, there’s no denying that it requires a lot of hard work. The advantages to achieving an MBA far outweigh the effort though, as this week’s blog explains… 1. Acquire new skills and new perspectives The main motive for undertaking any education is the desire to learn something new. And an….
Read moreCaroline Bluemel 28th Apr 2017
News: University of Essex Online celebrates 10-year anniversary
University of Essex Online today announces their 10-year anniversary as a leading online education institution. Formed as a partnership between the University of Essex and Kaplan Open Learning in 2007, University of Essex Online originally offered just one FdA Business and Management course with an initial cohort of 14 students. Ten years later, University of Essex Online offers over 25….
Read moreCaroline Bluemel 25th Apr 2017
How to ‘network’ as an online student
Making friends and contacts is an important aspect of advancing your career. However, it’s a common misconception that building these bonds has to be done face-to-face. Modern technology allows you to grow relationships around the whole world, without even leaving your house. Not sure where to start? Here’s our guide to the most common tools you can use to build….
Read moreCaroline Bluemel 21st Apr 2017
Do you have the right personality for online learning?
Do you have a flair for organisation? Or are you always rushing around at the last minute? Do you love reading and writing? Or can you think of nothing worse? Take our personality quiz and find out if you’re suited for online learning (or not!)… Online Form – Personality Quiz HTML Form Creator
Read moreCaroline Bluemel 14th Apr 2017
What technology do I need to be an online student?
Studying online spares students from many of the associated costs of campus study. But while you’re saving on travel expenses, student accommodation rent and textbook costs, there are still a few essential (and nice-to-have) tools you’ll need as an online student. Learn more… The essentials A laptop or computer Not surprisingly, a laptop or computer is at the top….
Read moreCaroline Bluemel 07th Apr 2017
Why infection control is important
Infection control has a long and colourful history; in this week’s blog we’ll discuss the start of this discipline, its modern-day applications and why training in this area is so important. The beginning of infection control Modern-day infection control is widely considered to have been created by Dr. Ignaz Semmelweis in the 1840s. As Director of the maternity clinic….
Read moreCaroline Bluemel 31st Mar 2017