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Still thinking about university?

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27th Jun 2024

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If you missed the recent UCAS deadline, don’t worry – there’s still time to apply with us!  

At the University of Essex Online, we have multiple intakes across the year and offer a wide range of courses for all interests. Perhaps your plans have recently changed and you’re considering university, or maybe you want to change careers and need the qualifications to get ahead. Whatever your plans for the future, we can help you achieve your goals. 

 

Study with a gold-rated UK university

Investing in your future is a big decision. The University of Essex Online is the UK’s longest-running provider of 100% online higher education courses and committed to delivering excellent student experiences. What’s more, we recently achieved a gold rating in the Times Higher Education (THE) Online Learning Rankings 2024. 

 

I have the flexibility to learn around my schedule and from anywhere in the world. This allowed me to secure a full-time job as a teacher while tutoring part-time.

Shemmiah Lewis -BSc (Hons) Business Psychology 

 

Who does online study suit?

Many of our current students have families to juggle and our courses are designed with flexibility in mind.  Perhaps you missed the UCAS deadline at the end of January and are reconsidering your options, or maybe you weren’t ready to take the next steps last year. Unlike on-campus alternatives, you’ll have the opportunity to balance an undergraduate qualification alongside work or personal commitments.   

 

A diverse range of subjects and career paths to choose from

The University of Essex Online is home to the curious, brave and bold – and  where you’ll enjoy a student experience like no other.   

Our range of exciting subjects include:   

  • business – covering marketing, management, law and much more  
  • law – tailored legal studies, where you can combine the LLB with other subjects 
  • health – rewarding career paths across a range of healthcare qualifications 
  • psychology – develop scientific knowledge of the mind and human behaviour  
  • computing – gain technical skills to launch a career in the sector  

Interested in learning more about our courses? Discover the full range here.  

 

Study on the go with everything in one place

Access our virtual learning environment (VLE) from any device, 24/7. You’ll still get the authentic higher education experience online, engage with peers, access academic resources and much more. Plus, most courses are assessed using written assignments, group work and reflective entries, with no requirement to attend in-person exams.  

 

The University of Essex Online in numbers

  • study at your own pace with 24/7 access to our extensive eLibrary 
  • certification from the University of Essex, a top 30 UK university (CUG 2025)  
  • established, international student community covering 140 countries  
  • 21-day money-back guarantee if the course isn’t for you  
  • alumni network of over 5,000 online graduates  

 

Our next intakes are in March and April.  So, what are you waiting for?  

Submit a short online application form to start with us to start your journey today.