Studying online gives you a unique opportunity to pursue a qualification from anywhere in the world. In 2024, we asked current and former University of Essex Online students to complete our employability student survey. Read on to discover the results and to find out how we’re making a positive impact.
Creating success
Students are taught by dedicated academic tutors, who are all subject matter experts or industry leaders. It’s no surprise that 90% of survey participants stated that they feel better prepared for their future career and over 80% of postgraduates who responded saw a salary increase. In addition, we’re proud to be rated Gold in the Times Higher Education (THE) Online Rankings 2024. This achievement recognises our commitment to excellent online education.
Delivering impact
As the UK’s leader in 100% online higher education courses, we know a thing or two about delivering a first-class study experience. All our courses are designed with employability in mind, which means you don’t have to pause your career to get started. The student survey saw 4 in 5 students say their studies have had a positive impact on their career. Meanwhile, over 70% said that after completing an Essex online course, they took on new responsibilities in their job.
Transforming futures
We’re proud to be one of the top 30 universities in the UK (Complete University Guide 2025) and all degrees are awarded and validated by the University of Essex. This means you’ll benefit from first-class research and higher quality teaching and learning. This is reflected in our survey results, with a whopping 80% of participants agreeing that their studies led to personal growth and achievement. What’s more, 7 in 10 undergraduates would highly recommend us to a friend.
Driving transformation
Whether you’re curious about a career change or are considering university for the first time, there’s always time to explore online study. The University of Essex Online offers over 80 undergraduate and postgraduate courses across a range of subjects with multiple intakes throughout the year. What’s more, our survey revealed 4 in 10 students and alumni believe their studies helped them make a career change. Still need convincing? 3 in 5 postgraduate alumni said their degree helped them gain a promotion.
Why study with Essex Online?
- Join a global community, with students from over 140 countries worldwide.
- Gain your degree from the University of Essex, one of the top 25 UK universities (Guardian University Guide 2025).
- Receive dedicated student support, from application through to graduation and beyond.
We’d like to thank all our University of Essex Online students who took the time to participate in the 2024 employability student survey.
If you’re considering studying with us, take the next steps today and download a prospectus.