We are Essex: home to the daring and the tenacious, a place for the ambitious and the bold. We’re a close-knit, supportive and welcoming community, with a powerful and pioneering global outlook.
With over 15,500 students from more than 150 different countries, making us one of the most internationally diverse universities on the planet – you’ll find the world in one place here at Essex.
At Essex you’re taught by world-leading academics in a supportive and research-intensive environment. We are ranked Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF 2017) which means we deliver an excellent educational experience. Our trailblazing research continues to change the world for the better and we are ranked 25th in the UK for research quality (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2020).
Whether you study in the beautiful historic parkland of our Colchester Campus, the bustling lively town centre of Southend-on-Sea, or in our stately home at Loughton, this is your chance to become a member of the one of the happiest groups of students around. The flexibility of our courses including January starts for many of our Masters courses, gives you the power to pursue the things that matter to you. Now’s your chance to join Nobel Prize-winners, award-winning directors, presidents, well-loved actors, astronauts, and over 75,000 other alumni who have gone on to shape the world and share their Essex spirit.
Up for a challenge and want to make an impact on the world around you?
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Want to learn more about studying a postgraduate course at Essex?
We have Postgraduate Information Day on 24 March 2021.
Throughout the day there will be a range of online sessions that you can join, listen to and engage with.
To help you understand more about doing a postgraduate degree at Essex, we'll you'll have a chance to chat with our academic departments, and will learn about how to apply, student finance and visas.
You will also have opportunities to speak with staff and students, and ask questions.
Book your space soon by popping onto our event page and completing a short form. You will also find further details about the event, as well as times for each session.
