University of Essex Online

University of Essex Online

University of Essex Online provides a wide range of 100% online and part-time undergraduate and postgraduate courses in business, computing, education, health, law, criminology and psychology. Our students benefit from a flexible approach to learning while receiving the same dedicated support they expect from a top UK university.

We achieved a gold rating in the government’s Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF 2018), for delivering consistently outstanding teaching, learning and outcomes for our students. This rating is the highest possible an institution can achieve. Additionally, we’re the highest-rated online-only provider in the National Student Survey (NSS 2020).

Why Study with University of Essex Online

Whether you're an experienced professional looking to progress your career or a recent graduate who wants to boost their CV, online study is a cost-effective, convenient and flexible way to get ahead.

Your course will be delivered through our state-of-the-art virtual learning platform which provides you with 24/7 access to high-quality resources, including lecturecasts, discussion forums, live seminars and Q&A sessions, as well as an eLibrary. Even your assessments will be completed wholly online – there’s no need for you to travel to an assessment centre!

All our programmes are awarded and validated by the University of Essex, an award-winning university with a 50-year heritage of teaching and research excellence. On completion of your studies, you’ll be invited to graduate at the University of Essex’s Colchester campus. You will graduate with the same certificate as campus-based students – your mode of study is only mentioned on your academic transcript.