A university education is one of the biggest and best investments you’ll make.

We’re pleased to be able to offer the following tuition fee discounts and scholarships for our online courses.

 

Full payment discount

We’ll offer you a 5% discount if you’re starting your undergraduate or postgraduate course in the 2024-25 academic year and paying upfront.

This is only applicable if you’re studying online and doesn’t apply to on campus courses.

The full payment discount can be used in combination with the alumni discount or any scholarship.

 

Alumni discount

If you’re a previous graduate with the University of Essex or University of Essex Online, we’ll award you a 10% alumni discount on your postgraduate tuition fees when you continue your studies to Masters level.

This is only applicable if you’re studying online and doesn’t apply to studying on campus.

The alumni discount can be used with the full payment discount but not in conjunction with any other discount or scholarship.

 

Corporate discount

If your organisation has three or more employees, or you’re a not-for-profit organisation, you may be eligible to join our corporate partner list. Becoming a corporate partner entitles you and your employees to a 10% tuition fee discount.

This is only applicable if you’re studying online and doesn’t apply if you’re studying on campus.

The corporate discount can be used with the full payment discount but not in conjunction with any other discount or scholarship.

 

Scholarships

Please note that scholarships cannot be combined. It’s possible to combine a scholarship with our full payment discount.

Global Access Online Scholarships

For October 2024 entry only – our Global Access Online Scholarships are designed to identify and support high-potential students to study online towards a postgraduate degree. The 10 x scholarships, worth the full online Masters tuition fees (a maximum of £12,471 UK / £13,049 International), can enable recipients to have a global impact in their life, workplace, or community.

Learn more and apply

Enhanced regional scholarship

International students residing in specific regions outside of the UK may be eligible for a partial scholarship for our undergraduate and postgraduate online courses.

Students residing in Africa can also enjoy a 20% scholarship for the October 2024 and January 2025 intakes of all eligible undergraduate and postgraduate courses.

 

Impact scholarship

A 20% scholarship is available for the October 2024 intake of the following Masters courses:

To find out more or to be considered for a scholarship, please contact our Admissions team.

 

ELCAS funding for members of the Armed Forces

We’re an approved provider for the Ministry of Defence Enhanced Learning Credit Scheme (ELCAS). If you’re a current or former member of the UK armed forces then you may qualify for this assistance. If you’re considering, or have gained ELCAS funding, please mention this to our Admissions Team when you make your application. Learn more about studying while working in the military.

 

Public health funding

If you’re based in the UK, you may also be able to access funding from external sources to contribute towards your tuition fees. This Health Careers website contains some resources you can look into.
If you aren’t based in the UK, public health organisations in your home country may be able to offer support or direct you to sources of funding opportunities. To learn more, visit the Public Health and World Bank sites.