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
You don’t need to complete a separate application form for a scholarship; it’ll be applied once you’ve received your official offer letter. Please note, scholarships can’t be combined but can be used alongside our full payment discount.
Enhanced regional scholarship
International students residing in specific regions outside the UK may be eligible for a scholarship of up to 20% on the 2024/2025 intakes of our undergraduate and postgraduate online courses.
Students residing in Africa can also enjoy a 20% scholarship for the 2024/2025 intakes of all eligible undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
Course Scholarship
A 15% Course Scholarship is available for the April and July 2025 intakes of various Masters degrees.
Please see the table below for a list of eligible courses and scholarship amount:
| Course | Amount % |
|---|---|
| MSc Business with Finance | 15% |
| MSc Business and Management (Business Analytics) | 15% |
| MSc Global Digital Marketing | 15% |
| MSc Leadership | 15% |
| MSc Supply Chain Management and Global Logistics | 15% |
| MSc International Healthcare Management | 15% |
| Master of Public Health | 15% |
| MSc Computer Science | 15% |
| MSc Cyber Security | 15% |
| MSc Data Science | 15% |
| MSc Digital Education | 15% |
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.