Which business pathway is right for me?
Here at University of Essex Online, we offer four distinct and exciting “MSc Business” pathways: MSc Business and Management, MSc Business with Finance, MSc Business with Human Resources and MSc Business with Marketing. All of these programmes offer a unique opportunity to refine your skills in a key area of modern business. Not sure which pathway to follow? We advise….
Read moreCaroline Bluemel 13th Oct 2017
7 ways to boost your studying productivity
Sometimes you have too many things to do, and not enough hours in the day to do them. Sound familiar? Instead of trying to create time where there just isn’t any, we’ve found that the key to success is to be more productive with the time that you do have. With that in mind, here are our top 7 ways….
Read moreCaroline Bluemel 06th Oct 2017
How to write a cover letter
A cover letter is your opportunity to make your job application stand out from the crowd to an employer. The best ones show your personality while also giving recruiters the chance to learn about your skills and your suitability for the job. That’s a lot of information to cram into a few short paragraphs, so it’s understandable if you’re unsure….
Read moreCaroline Bluemel 29th Sep 2017
What are the career options with a postgraduate certificate in policing?
Our Postgraduate Certificate programme in Policing and Criminal Investigation covers a lot of important and challenging content in its short 8-month duration. Students on the course explore the wide-ranging methods used to investigate major crimes, such as sexual assault and homicide, while reviewing effective police partnerships and leadership. The course also has a strong focus on the role of psychology….
Read moreCaroline Bluemel 21st Sep 2017
Meet our Head of Law, Dr Naila Anwar
What makes the University of Essex Online’s LLM unique? Do I need any legal experience to join the LLM? What careers can the LLM lead to? Discover the answers to these questions, and more, in our interview with our Head of Law: Dr Naila Anwar. Feeling inspired to study our LLM? Or just want to learn more? Download our prospectus today
Read moreCaroline Bluemel 15th Sep 2017
Kaplan Open Learning wins public/private partnership of the year at the PIEoneer Awards 2017
Kaplan Open Learning, an experienced learning provider and part of Kaplan International Pathways, has worked in partnership with the University of Essex since 2007 to deliver high-quality online degrees. On Friday 8th September, it was announced that this successful partnership was recognised within the wider education sector globally as Kaplan Open Learning was awarded the public/private partnership of the year….
Read moreCaroline Bluemel 13th Sep 2017
How to choose your dissertation topic
Choosing a topic for your dissertation (or final year research project) can be difficult; your dissertation is an important piece of work that accounts for a large number of credits on an undergraduate or postgraduate degree course so it’s important to choose wisely. Are you a student trying to narrow down your ideas to form a single subject? Or are….
Read moreCaroline Bluemel 08th Sep 2017
University of Essex Online launches new Postgraduate Certificate in Policing and Criminal Investigation
University of Essex Online today announces the launch of a new Postgraduate Certificate programme in Policing and Criminal Investigation. This programme is 100% online and part-time and is to be validated by the University of Essex. During the 8-month certificate programme, students will discover the wide-ranging techniques used to investigate major crimes, such as homicide and sexual assault, while also….
Read moreCaroline Bluemel 01st Sep 2017
A short guide to moot presentations
At University of Essex Online, we assess students using a variety of methods including written assignments, discussion forums, reflective journal entries and oral presentations. While many students are familiar with written assessments, oral presentations are often new, especially when the presentation is conducted as moot. In reality, there is nothing to worry about oral presentation and/or moot. This week’s blog….
Read moreCaroline Bluemel 25th Aug 2017
Our students' inspirational stories
Here at University of Essex Online, we think that every one of our students is inspirational. Completing a degree online and part-time is never easy, but some of our 2017 graduates have also had to overcome huge obstacles including family tragedies, health problems and more throughout their study journeys. We would like to share some of these stories with you. We hope….
Read moreCaroline Bluemel 17th Aug 2017