1965
Founding Year
#23
Guardian Ranking
#401
THE World Ranking
#361
QS World Ranking
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University Overview
The University of Essex is a research-intensive university with campuses in Colchester, Southend, and Loughton, and is renowned for its expertise in social sciences, human rights, and international relations. The University of Essex’s courses include a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes across disciplines like Law, Economics, Politics, Business, Health, Science, and Arts and Humanities.
Essex places a strong emphasis on research-led teaching and innovation, equipping students with the skills needed for the global job market. Its close connections with industry ensure students gain practical experience through work placements and internships.
University Programs
| Course Name | Study Level | Intake | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| BA Management Economics | Undergraduate | October 2026 | Apply Now |
| BEng Computer Systems Engineering | Undergraduate | October 2026 | Apply Now |
| BSc Artificial Intelligence | Undergraduate | October 2026 | Apply Now |
| BSc Biological Sciences | Undergraduate | October 2026 | Apply Now |
| BSc Business and Human Resource Management | Undergraduate | October 2026 | Apply Now |
| BSc Human Biology | Undergraduate | October 2026 | Apply Now |
| BSc Management Economics | Undergraduate | October 2026 | Apply Now |
| BSc Nursing | Undergraduate | October 2026 | Apply Now |
| BSc Nursing Adult Including Year Abroad | Undergraduate | October 2026 | Apply Now |
| BSc Nursing Mental Health | Undergraduate | October 2026 | Apply Now |
| BSc Oral Health Science | Undergraduate | January 2026 | Apply Now |
| BSc Physiotherapy | Undergraduate | October 2026 | Apply Now |
| BSc Speech and Language Therapy | Undergraduate | October 2026 | Apply Now |
| BSc Sport and Exercise Psychology | Undergraduate | October 2026 | Apply Now |
| BSc Sports and Exercise Science | Undergraduate | October 2026 | Apply Now |
| BSc Sports Therapy | Undergraduate | October 2026 | Apply Now |
| Integrated Master in Science: Sports and Exercise Science | Undergraduate | October 2026 | Apply Now |
| Integrated Master in Science: Tropical Marine Biology | Undergraduate | October 2026 | Apply Now |
| Nursing Mental Health Including Year Abroad | Undergraduate | October 2026 | Apply Now |
| BA American Studies | Undergraduate | October 2026 | Apply Now |
| BA Creative Writing | Undergraduate | October 2026 | Apply Now |
| BA Criminology | Undergraduate | October 2026 | Apply Now |
| BA Criminology and American Studies | Undergraduate | October 2026 | Apply Now |
| BA Criminology with Counselling Skills | Undergraduate | October 2026 | Apply Now |
| BA Drama | Undergraduate | October 2026 | Apply Now |
| BA Film and Creative Writing | Undergraduate | October 2026 | Apply Now |
| BA Film and Drama | Undergraduate | October 2026 | Apply Now |
| BA Film Studies | Undergraduate | October 2026 | Apply Now |
| BA Financial Economics | Undergraduate | October 2026 | Apply Now |
| BA Financial Economics and Accounting | Undergraduate | October 2026 | Apply Now |
| BA Journalism and Criminology | Undergraduate | October 2026 | Apply Now |
| BA Journalism and Politics | Undergraduate | October 2026 | Apply Now |
| BA Multimedia Journalism | Undergraduate | October 2026 | Apply Now |
| BA Philosophy and History | Undergraduate | October 2026 | Apply Now |
| BA Philosophy and Law | Undergraduate | October 2026 | Apply Now |
| BA Philosophy and Politics | Undergraduate | October 2026 | Apply Now |
| BA Politics | Undergraduate | October 2026 | Apply Now |
| BA Politics and International Relations | Undergraduate | October 2026 | Apply Now |
| BA Psychosocial and Psychoanalytic Studies | Undergraduate | October 2026 | Apply Now |
| BA Social Work | Undergraduate | October 2026 | Apply Now |
| BA Sociology with Social Psychology | Undergraduate | October 2026 | Apply Now |
| BEng Robotic Engineering | Undergraduate | October 2026 | Apply Now |
| BSc Actuarial Science | Undergraduate | October 2026 | Apply Now |
| BSc Biochemistry | Undergraduate | October 2026 | Apply Now |
| BSc Ecology and Environmental Biology | Undergraduate | October 2026 | Apply Now |
| BSc Economics and Mathematics | Undergraduate | October 2026 | Apply Now |
| BSc Financial Economics | Undergraduate | October 2026 | Apply Now |
| BSc Genetics | Undergraduate | October 2026 | Apply Now |
| BSc Global Sustainability | Undergraduate | October 2026 | Apply Now |
| BSc Marine Biology | Undergraduate | October 2026 | Apply Now |
| BSc Mathematics | Undergraduate | October 2026 | Apply Now |
| BSc Mathematics with Computing | Undergraduate | October 2026 | Apply Now |
| BSc Politics and International Relations | Undergraduate | October 2026 | Apply Now |
| BSc Speech and Language Therapy | Undergraduate | October 2026 | Apply Now |
| BSc Sports Performance and Coaching | Undergraduate | October 2026 | Apply Now |
| BSc Statistics | Undergraduate | October 2026 | Apply Now |
| Integrated Master in Art History: Art History | Undergraduate | October 2026 | Apply Now |
| Integrated Master in Economics: Financial Economics | Undergraduate | October 2026 | Apply Now |
| Integrated Master in Economics: Management Economics | Undergraduate | October 2026 | Apply Now |
| Integrated Master in Science: Nursing Dual Award in Adult and Mental Health | Undergraduate Integrated | October 2026 | Apply Now |
| MSc by Dissertation Artificial Intelligence | PhD Doctorate | October 2026 | Apply Now |
| MSc by Dissertation Biochemistry | PhD Doctorate | January 2026 | Apply Now |
| MSc by Dissertation Biological Sciences | PhD Doctorate | January 2026 | Apply Now |
| MSc by Dissertation Cancer Biology | PhD Doctorate | January 2026 | Apply Now |
| MSc by Dissertation Cell and Molecular Biology | PhD Doctorate | January 2026 | Apply Now |
| MSc by Dissertation Microbiology | PhD Doctorate | January 2026 | Apply Now |
| MSc by Dissertation Molecular Medicine | PhD Doctorate | January 2026 | Apply Now |
| MSc by Dissertation Nursing Studies | PhD Doctorate | October 2026 | Apply Now |
| MSc by Dissertation Plant Biology | PhD Doctorate | January 2026 | Apply Now |
| MSc by Dissertation Psychology | PhD Doctorate | October 2026 | Apply Now |
| MSc by Dissertation Sport and Exercise Medicine | PhD Doctorate | January 2026 | Apply Now |
| MSc by Dissertation Sport and Exercise Psychology | PhD Doctorate | January 2026 | Apply Now |
| MSc by Dissertation Sport and Exercise Science | PhD Doctorate | January 2026 | Apply Now |
| PhD Applied Psychology | PhD Doctorate | January 2026 | Apply Now |
| PhD Artificial Intelligence | PhD Doctorate | October 2026 | Apply Now |
| PhD Biochemistry | PhD Doctorate | January 2026 | Apply Now |
| PhD Bioinformatics | PhD Doctorate | October 2026 | Apply Now |
| PhD Biological Sciences | PhD Doctorate | October 2026 | Apply Now |
| PhD Business Administration | PhD Doctorate | October 2026 | Apply Now |
| PhD Business Analytics | PhD Doctorate | January 2026 | Apply Now |
| PhD Cancer Biology | PhD Doctorate | January 2026 | Apply Now |
| PhD Cell and Molecular Biology | PhD Doctorate | January 2026 | Apply Now |
| PhD Computer Science | PhD Doctorate | October 2026 | Apply Now |
| PhD Computing and Electronic Systems | PhD Doctorate | January 2026 | Apply Now |
| PhD Electronic Systems Engineering | PhD Doctorate | October 2026 | Apply Now |
| PhD Entrepreneurship | PhD Doctorate | October 2026 | Apply Now |
| PhD Health and Exercise Sciences | PhD Doctorate | January 2026 | Apply Now |
| PhD Health and Organisational Research | PhD Doctorate | January 2026 | Apply Now |
| PhD Health and Physical Activity | PhD Doctorate | January 2026 | Apply Now |
| PhD Health Studies | PhD Doctorate | January 2026 | Apply Now |
| PhD Human Resource Management and Organisation Studies | PhD Doctorate | January 2026 | Apply Now |
| PhD Law | PhD Doctorate | October 2026 | Apply Now |
| PhD Literature | PhD Doctorate | January 2026 | Apply Now |
| PhD Management | PhD Doctorate | October 2026 | Apply Now |
| PhD Management | PhD Doctorate | January 2026 | Apply Now |
| PhD Management Studies | PhD Doctorate | January 2026 | Apply Now |
| PhD Microbiology | PhD Doctorate | January 2026 | Apply Now |
| PhD Molecular Medicine | PhD Doctorate | January 2026 | Apply Now |
| PhD Molecular Medicine PhD Musculoskeletal Practice | PhD Doctorate | January 2026 | Apply Now |
| PhD Nursing Studies | PhD Doctorate | January 2026 | Apply Now |
| PhD Physiotherapy | PhD Doctorate | January 2026 | Apply Now |
| PhD Psychoanalytic Studies | PhD Doctorate | January 2026 | Apply Now |
| PhD Psycholinguistics | PhD Doctorate | October 2026 | Apply Now |
| PhD Psychology | PhD Doctorate | January 2026 | Apply Now |
| PhD Psychosocial Studies | PhD Doctorate | January 2026 | Apply Now |
| PhD Sport and Exercise Psychology | PhD Doctorate | January 2026 | Apply Now |
| PhD Sport and Exercise Science | PhD Doctorate | January 2026 | Apply Now |
| PhD Sports Therapy | PhD Doctorate | January 2026 | Apply Now |
| MA by Dissertation Literature | PhD Doctorate | October 2026 | Apply Now |
| MA by Dissertation Philosophy | PhD Doctorate | January 2026 | Apply Now |
| MSc by Dissertation Applied Mathematics | PhD Doctorate | October 2026 | Apply Now |
| MSc by Dissertation Bio-Statistics | PhD Doctorate | October 2026 | Apply Now |
| MSc by Dissertation Mathematics | PhD Doctorate | October 2026 | Apply Now |
| MSc by Dissertation Occupational Therapy | PhD Doctorate | October 2026 | Apply Now |
| MSc by Dissertation Operational Research | PhD Doctorate | October 2026 | Apply Now |
| MSc by Dissertation Public Health | PhD Doctorate | October 2026 | Apply Now |
| MSc by Dissertation Pure Mathematics | PhD Doctorate | October 2026 | Apply Now |
| MSc by Dissertation Social Policy | PhD Doctorate | October 2026 | Apply Now |
| MSc by Dissertation Social Work | PhD Doctorate | October 2026 | Apply Now |
| MSc by Dissertation Statistics | PhD Doctorate | October 2026 | Apply Now |
| PhD Accounting | PhD Doctorate | October 2026 | Apply Now |
| PhD Accounting | PhD Doctorate | January 2026 | Apply Now |
| PhD Accounting and Finance | PhD Doctorate | January 2026 | Apply Now |
| PhD Actuarial Science | PhD Doctorate | October 2026 | Apply Now |
| PhD Actuarial Science | PhD Doctorate | January 2026 | Apply Now |
| PhD Actuarial Science | PhD Doctorate | January 2026 | Apply Now |
| PhD Actuarial Science | PhD Doctorate | January 2026 | Apply Now |
| PhD Analysing Language Use | PhD Doctorate | October 2026 | Apply Now |
| PhD Analysing Language Use | PhD Doctorate | January 2026 | Apply Now |
| PhD Analysing Language Use | PhD Doctorate | January 2026 | Apply Now |
| PhD Applied Linguistics | PhD Doctorate | October 2026 | Apply Now |
| PhD Applied Linguistics | PhD Doctorate | January 2026 | Apply Now |
| PhD Applied Mathematics | PhD Doctorate | January 2026 | Apply Now |
| PhD Applied Social and Economic Research | PhD Doctorate | January 2026 | Apply Now |
| PhD Art History and Theory | PhD Doctorate | January 2026 | Apply Now |
| PhD Bio-Statistics | PhD Doctorate | January 2026 | Apply Now |
| PhD Biological Sciences | PhD Doctorate | January 2026 | Apply Now |
| PhD Business Administration | PhD Doctorate | January 2026 | Apply Now |
| PhD Childhood Studies | PhD Doctorate | January 2026 | Apply Now |
| PhD Computational Finance | PhD Doctorate | January 2026 | Apply Now |
| PhD Computer Science | PhD Doctorate | January 2026 | Apply Now |
| PhD Computer Science | PhD Doctorate | January 2026 | Apply Now |
| PhD Creative Writing | PhD Doctorate | January 2026 | Apply Now |
| PhD Creative Writing | PhD Doctorate | January 2026 | Apply Now |
| PhD Criminology | PhD Doctorate | January 2026 | Apply Now |
| PhD Criminology | PhD Doctorate | October 2026 | Apply Now |
| PhD Criminology | PhD Doctorate | January 2026 | Apply Now |
| PhD Criminology | PhD Doctorate | January 2026 | Apply Now |
| PhD Data Science | PhD Doctorate | January 2026 | Apply Now |
| PhD Data Science | PhD Doctorate | January 2026 | Apply Now |
| PhD Data Science | PhD Doctorate | October 2026 | Apply Now |
| PhD Drama and Performance | PhD Doctorate | January 2026 | Apply Now |
| PhD Drama and Performance Practice as Research | PhD Doctorate | January 2026 | Apply Now |
| PhD Economics | PhD Doctorate | October 2025 | Apply Now |
| PhD Economics | PhD Doctorate | October 2025 | Apply Now |
| PhD Economics | PhD Doctorate | January 2026 | Apply Now |
| PhD Economics | PhD Doctorate | January 2026 | Apply Now |
| PhD Electronic Systems Engineering | PhD Doctorate | January 2026 | Apply Now |
| PhD English Language Teaching | PhD Doctorate | October 2025 | Apply Now |
| PhD English Language Teaching | PhD Doctorate | January 2026 | Apply Now |
| PhD English Language Teaching | PhD Doctorate | January 2026 | Apply Now |
| PhD Entrepreneurship | PhD Doctorate | January 2026 | Apply Now |
| PhD Environmental Biology | PhD Doctorate | January 2026 | Apply Now |
| PhD Experimental Linguistics | PhD Doctorate | January 2026 | Apply Now |
| PhD Experimental Linguistics | PhD Doctorate | January 2026 | Apply Now |
| PhD Film Studies | PhD Doctorate | January 2026 | Apply Now |
| PhD Film Studies | PhD Doctorate | October 2025 | Apply Now |
| PhD Film Studies Creative Practice | PhD Doctorate | January 2026 | Apply Now |
| PhD Finance | PhD Doctorate | January 2026 | Apply Now |
| PhD Finance | PhD Doctorate | January 2026 | Apply Now |
| PhD Finance | PhD Doctorate | October 2025 | Apply Now |
| PhD Government | PhD Doctorate | October 2025 | Apply Now |
| PhD Government | PhD Doctorate | January 2026 | Apply Now |
| PhD Government | PhD Doctorate | January 2026 | Apply Now |
| PhD Health Studies | PhD Doctorate | October 2025 | Apply Now |
| PhD History | PhD Doctorate | January 2026 | Apply Now |
| PhD Human Resource Management and Organisation Studies | PhD Doctorate | January 2026 | Apply Now |
| PhD Human Rights | PhD Doctorate | January 2026 | Apply Now |
| PhD Human Rights and Research Methods | PhD Doctorate | January 2026 | Apply Now |
| PhD Journalism | PhD Doctorate | January 2026 | Apply Now |
| PhD Journalism | PhD Doctorate | January 2026 | Apply Now |
| PhD Languages and Cultures | PhD Doctorate | January 2026 | Apply Now |
| PhD Languages and Cultures | PhD Doctorate | January 2026 | Apply Now |
| PhD Law | PhD Doctorate | January 2026 | Apply Now |
| PhD Linguistics | PhD Doctorate | October 2025 | Apply Now |
| PhD Linguistics | PhD Doctorate | April 2026 | Apply Now |
| PhD Linguistics | PhD Doctorate | January 2026 | Apply Now |
| PhD Literature | PhD Doctorate | October 2025 | Apply Now |
| PhD Management | PhD Doctorate | January 2026 | Apply Now |
| PhD Management Studies | PhD Doctorate | October 2025 | Apply Now |
| PhD Marine Biology | PhD Doctorate | January 2026 | Apply Now |
| PhD Mathematical Biology | PhD Doctorate | January 2026 | Apply Now |
| PhD Mathematics | PhD Doctorate | October 2025 | Apply Now |
| PhD Mathematics | PhD Doctorate | January 2026 | Apply Now |
| PhD Mathematics | PhD Doctorate | October 2025 | Apply Now |
| PhD Occupational Therapy | PhD Doctorate | January 2026 | Apply Now |
| PhD Operational Research | PhD Doctorate | October 2025 | Apply Now |
| PhD Operational Research | PhD Doctorate | January 2026 | Apply Now |
| PhD Philosophy | PhD Doctorate | January 2026 | Apply Now |
| PhD Philosophy | PhD Doctorate | October 2025 | Apply Now |
| PhD Plant Biology | PhD Doctorate | January 2026 | Apply Now |
| PhD Psycholinguistics | PhD Doctorate | January 2026 | Apply Now |
| PhD Psychology | PhD Doctorate | October 2025 | Apply Now |
| PhD Public Health | PhD Doctorate | January 2026 | Apply Now |
| PhD Pure Mathematics | PhD Doctorate | January 2026 | Apply Now |
| PhD Pure Mathematics | PhD Doctorate | January 2026 | Apply Now |
| PhD Refugee Care | PhD Doctorate | January 2026 | Apply Now |
| PhD Social Policy | PhD Doctorate | January 2026 | Apply Now |
| PhD Social Work | PhD Doctorate | January 2026 | Apply Now |
| PhD Sociolinguistics | PhD Doctorate | January 2026 | Apply Now |
| PhD Sociolinguistics | PhD Doctorate | January 2026 | Apply Now |
| PhD Sociology | PhD Doctorate | January 2026 | Apply Now |
| PhD Sociology | PhD Doctorate | October 2025 | Apply Now |
| PhD Sociology | PhD Doctorate | October 2025 | Apply Now |
| PhD Speech and Language Therapy | PhD Doctorate | January 2026 | Apply Now |
| PhD Sport and Exercise Medicine | PhD Doctorate | January 2026 | Apply Now |
| PhD Statistics | PhD Doctorate | January 2026 | Apply Now |
| PhD Statistics | PhD Doctorate | January 2026 | Apply Now |
| PhD Statistics | PhD Doctorate | October 2025 | Apply Now |
| PhD Survey Methodology | PhD Doctorate | January 2026 | Apply Now |
| PhD Theatre Studies | PhD Doctorate | January 2026 | Apply Now |
| PhD Theatre Studies Playwriting | PhD Doctorate | January 2026 | Apply Now |
| PhD Translation Studies Translation, Interpreting and Subtitling | PhD Doctorate | January 2026 | Apply Now |
| PhD Tropical Marine Biology | PhD Doctorate | October 2025 | Apply Now |
| LLM Corporate Responsibility and Business Law | Masters | January 2026 | Apply Now |
| LLM Economic, Social and Cultural Rights | Masters | October 2025 | Apply Now |
| LLM International Commercial and Business Law | Masters | October 2025 | Apply Now |
| LLM International Commercial and Business Law with Professional Placement | Masters | October 2025 | Apply Now |
| LLM International Criminal Law | Masters | October 2025 | Apply Now |
| LLM International Human Rights and Economic Law | Masters | October 2025 | Apply Now |
| Master of Business Administration: The Essex MBA | Masters | October 2025 | Apply Now |
| Master of Business Management MBM | Masters | January 2026 | Apply Now |
| MRes International Relations | Masters | October 2025 | Apply Now |
| MSc Advanced Computer Science | Masters | October 2025 | Apply Now |
| MSc Applications of Artificial Intelligence | Masters | January 2026 | Apply Now |
| MSc Applied Data Science | Masters | January 2026 | Apply Now |
| MSc Artificial Intelligence | Masters | January 2026 | Apply Now |
| MSc Artificial Intelligence in Finance | Masters | October 2025 | Apply Now |
| MSc Biotechnology | Masters | October 2025 | Apply Now |
| MSc Business Analytics | Masters | January 2026 | Apply Now |
| MSc Cancer Biology | Masters | January 2026 | Apply Now |
| MSc Cognitive Neuroscience and Neuropsychology | Masters | October 2025 | Apply Now |
| MSc Computer Engineering | Masters | October 2025 | Apply Now |
| MSc Computer Games | Masters | October 2025 | Apply Now |
| MSc Computer Networks and Security | Masters | October 2025 | Apply Now |
| MSc Cyber Security | Masters | October 2025 | Apply Now |
| MSc Data Science | Masters | January 2026 | Apply Now |
| MSc Data Science and its Applications | Masters | January 2026 | Apply Now |
| MSc Data Science with Professional Placement | Masters | January 2026 | Apply Now |
| MSc Electronic Engineering | Masters | October 2025 | Apply Now |
| MSc Entrepreneurship and Innovation | Masters | January 2026 | Apply Now |
| MSc Finance and Management | Masters | October 2025 | Apply Now |
| MSc Financial and Business Economics | Masters | October 2025 | Apply Now |
| MSc Global Project Management | Masters | January 2026 | Apply Now |
| MSc Health Genomics | Masters | October 2025 | Apply Now |
| MSc Human Resource Management | Masters | October 2025 | Apply Now |
| MSc Intelligent Systems and Robotics | Masters | October 2025 | Apply Now |
| MSc International Business and Entrepreneurship | Masters | January 2026 | Apply Now |
| MSc International Economics | Masters | October 2025 | Apply Now |
| MSc International Events Management | Masters | October 2025 | Apply Now |
| MSc International Relations | Masters | October 2025 | Apply Now |
| MSc Investment and Wealth Management | Masters | October 2025 | Apply Now |
| MSc Leadership in Health and Care | Masters | October 2025 | Apply Now |
| MSc Management | Masters | October 2025 | Apply Now |
| MSc Management Economics | Masters | October 2025 | Apply Now |
| MSc Molecular Medicine | Masters | October 2025 | Apply Now |
| MSc Optimisation and Data Analytics | Masters | October 2025 | Apply Now |
| MSc Organisational Change Management | Masters | October 2025 | Apply Now |
| MSc Physiotherapy | Masters | October 2025 | Apply Now |
| MSc Physiotherapy Pre-Registration | Masters | October 2025 | Apply Now |
| MSc Political Psychology | Masters | October 2025 | Apply Now |
| MSc Psychology | Masters | October 2025 | Apply Now |
| MSc Research Methods in Psychology | Masters | October 2025 | Apply Now |
| MSc Social Data Science | Masters | October 2025 | Apply Now |
| MSc Speech and Language Therapy Pre-Registration | Masters | January 2026 | Apply Now |
| MSc Sport and Exercise Psychology | Masters | October 2025 | Apply Now |
| MSc Sport and Exercise Science | Masters | October 2025 | Apply Now |
| LLM Maritime Law | Masters | October 2025 | Apply Now |
| MA Acting | Masters | October 2025 | Apply Now |
| MA Acting International | Masters | October 2025 | Apply Now |
| MA Acting for Digital Media | Masters | October 2025 | Apply Now |
| MA Acting for Digital Media | Masters | October 2025 | Apply Now |
| MA Advanced Interpreting with Specialised Translation Chinese-English | Masters | October 2025 | Apply Now |
| MA Advertising, Marketing and the Media | Masters | October 2025 | Apply Now |
| MA Advertising, Marketing and the Media | Masters | October 2025 | Apply Now |
| MA Applied Linguistics | Masters | January 2026 | Apply Now |
| MA Art History and Theory | Masters | October 2025 | Apply Now |
| MA Audiovisual and Literary Translation | Masters | October 2025 | Apply Now |
| MA Childhood Studies | Masters | October 2025 | Apply Now |
| MA Chinese-English Translation and Professional Practice | Masters | October 2025 | Apply Now |
| MA Conference Interpreting and Translation Chinese-English | Masters | October 2025 | Apply Now |
| MA Conflict Resolution | Masters | October 2025 | Apply Now |
| MA Creative Writing | Masters | October 2025 | Apply Now |
| MA Criminology | Masters | October 2025 | Apply Now |
| MA Curating | Masters | October 2025 | Apply Now |
| MA Curating with Professional Placement | Masters | October 2025 | Apply Now |
| MA Documentary Film | Masters | October 2025 | Apply Now |
| MA Economics | Masters | October 2025 | Apply Now |
| MA Economics with Public Policy | Masters | October 2025 | Apply Now |
| MA English Language and Linguistics | Masters | October 2025 | Apply Now |
| MA Environment, Society and Culture | Masters | October 2025 | Apply Now |
| MA Environmental Futures with Climate Change | Masters | October 2025 | Apply Now |
| MA Film and Literature | Masters | October 2025 | Apply Now |
| MA Film Studies | Masters | October 2025 | Apply Now |
| MA Financial Economics | Masters | October 2025 | Apply Now |
| MA Gender and Sexuality Studies | Masters | October 2025 | Apply Now |
| MA Gender and Sexuality Studies | Masters | October 2025 | Apply Now |
| MA Global and Comparative Politics | Masters | October 2025 | Apply Now |
| MA Heritage and Museum Studies | Masters | October 2025 | Apply Now |
| MA History | Masters | October 2025 | Apply Now |
| MA History, Power, and Identity | Masters | October 2025 | Apply Now |
| MA Ideology and Discourse Analysis | Masters | October 2025 | Apply Now |
| MA International Economics | Masters | October 2025 | Apply Now |
| MA International Journalism | Masters | October 2025 | Apply Now |
| MA International Relations | Masters | October 2025 | Apply Now |
| MA Jungian and Post-Jungian Studies | Masters | October 2025 | Apply Now |
| MA Linguistics | Masters | October 2025 | Apply Now |
| MA Literature | Masters | October 2025 | Apply Now |
| MA Literature and Creative Writing | Masters | October 2025 | Apply Now |
| MA Management and Organisational Dynamics | Masters | October 2025 | Apply Now |
| MA Management Economics | Masters | October 2025 | Apply Now |
| MA Migration Studies | Masters | October 2025 | Apply Now |
| MA Modern and Contemporary Literature | Masters | October 2025 | Apply Now |
| MA Organised Crime, Terrorism and Security | Masters | October 2025 | Apply Now |
| MA Philosophy | Masters | October 2025 | Apply Now |
| MA Political Economy | Masters | October 2025 | Apply Now |
| MA Political Psychology | Masters | October 2025 | Apply Now |
| MA Political Science | Masters | October 2025 | Apply Now |
| MA Political Theory | Masters | October 2025 | Apply Now |
| MA Politics | Masters | January 2026 | Apply Now |
| MA Psychoanalytic Studies | Masters | October 2025 | Apply Now |
| MA Psycholinguistics | Masters | October 2025 | Apply Now |
| MA Public Opinion and Political Behaviour | Masters | October 2025 | Apply Now |
| MA Refugee Care | Masters | October 2025 | Apply Now |
| MA Scriptwriting | Masters | October 2025 | Apply Now |
| MA Scriptwriting Theatre and Digital Media | Masters | October 2025 | Apply Now |
| MA Social and Political Thought | Masters | October 2025 | Apply Now |
| MA Social Work | Masters | October 2025 | Apply Now |
| MA Sociological Research Methods | Masters | October 2025 | Apply Now |
| MA Sociological Research Methods | Masters | October 2025 | Apply Now |
| MA Sociology | Masters | October 2025 | Apply Now |
| MA Sociology and Criminology | Masters | October 2025 | Apply Now |
| MA Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages TESOL | Masters | January 2026 | Apply Now |
| MA Theatre Directing | Masters | October 2025 | Apply Now |
| MA Theatre Practice | Masters | October 2025 | Apply Now |
| MA Theory and Practice of Human Rights | Masters | October 2025 | Apply Now |
| MA Translation and Professional Practice | Masters | October 2025 | Apply Now |
| MA Translation and Professional Practice | Masters | October 2025 | Apply Now |
| MA Translation, Interpreting and Subtitling | Masters | October 2025 | Apply Now |
| MA United States Politics | Masters | October 2025 | Apply Now |
| MA War, Culture and Society | Masters | October 2025 | Apply Now |
| MA Western Marxism | Masters | January 2026 | Apply Now |
| MA Western Marxism and Translation | Masters | October 2025 | Apply Now |
| MA Wild Writing: Literature, Landscape and the Environment | Masters | October 2025 | Apply Now |
| Master of Public Policy: The Essex MPP | Masters | January 2026 | Apply Now |
| MFA Acting | Masters | October 2025 | Apply Now |
| MFA Acting for Digital Media | Masters | October 2025 | Apply Now |
| MFA Acting with Digital Media | Masters | October 2025 | Apply Now |
| MFA Theatre Directing | Masters | October 2025 | Apply Now |
| MRes Accounting | Masters | October 2025 | Apply Now |
| MRes Economics | Masters | October 2025 | Apply Now |
| MRes Finance | Masters | October 2025 | Apply Now |
| MRes Linguistics | Masters | October 2025 | Apply Now |
| MRes Management Research | Masters | October 2025 | Apply Now |
| MRes Political Economy | Masters | October 2025 | Apply Now |
| MRes Political Science | Masters | October 2025 | Apply Now |
| MSc 5G and Emerging Communication Systems | Masters | October 2025 | Apply Now |
| MSc Accounting and Finance | Masters | October 2025 | Apply Now |
| MSc Accounting and Financial Management | Masters | October 2025 | Apply Now |
| MSc Actuarial Science | Masters | October 2025 | Apply Now |
| MSc Applications of Artificial Intelligence | Masters | January 2026 | Apply Now |
| MSc Applied Economics and Data Analysis | Masters | October 2025 | Apply Now |
| MSc Applied Economics and Data Analysis | Masters | October 2025 | Apply Now |
| MSc Behavioural and Experimental Economics | Masters | October 2025 | Apply Now |
| MSc Computational Finance | Masters | October 2025 | Apply Now |
| MSc Conflict Resolution | Masters | October 2025 | Apply Now |
| MSc Corporate and Investment Banking | Masters | October 2025 | Apply Now |
| MSc Digital Marketing and Analytics | Masters | October 2025 | Apply Now |
| MSc Economics | Masters | October 2025 | Apply Now |
| MSc Economics and Econometrics | Masters | October 2025 | Apply Now |
| MSc Economics of Business and Management | Masters | January 2026 | Apply Now |
| MSc Economics with Data Science | Masters | October 2025 | Apply Now |
| MSc Environmental Futures with Climate Change | Masters | October 2025 | Apply Now |
| MSc Finance | Masters | October 2025 | Apply Now |
| MSc Financial Data Analytics | Masters | October 2025 | Apply Now |
| MSc Financial Econometrics | Masters | October 2025 | Apply Now |
| MSc Financial Economics | Masters | October 2025 | Apply Now |
| MSc Financial Economics and Accounting | Masters | October 2025 | Apply Now |
| MSc Financial Economics and Econometrics | Masters | October 2025 | Apply Now |
| MSc Financial Engineering and Risk Management | Masters | October 2025 | Apply Now |
| MSc Financial Technology | Masters | October 2025 | Apply Now |
| MSc Financial Technology | Masters | October 2025 | Apply Now |
| MSc Financial Technology Finance | Masters | October 2025 | Apply Now |
| MSc Global and Comparative Politics | Masters | October 2025 | Apply Now |
| MSc Global Public Health | Masters | January 2026 | Apply Now |
| MSc International Hospitality Management | Masters | January 2026 | Apply Now |
| MSc International Logistics and Supply Chain Management | Masters | October 2025 | Apply Now |
| MSc International Marketing and Business Intelligence | Masters | January 2026 | Apply Now |
| MSc International Tourism Management | Masters | October 2025 | Apply Now |
| MSc Management International | Masters | October 2025 | Apply Now |
| MSc Management Marketing | Masters | October 2025 | Apply Now |
| MSc Management Social Economy | Masters | October 2025 | Apply Now |
| MSc Marine Science and Sustainable Development | Masters | October 2025 | Apply Now |
| MSc Marketing | Masters | October 2025 | Apply Now |
| MSc Mathematics | Masters | October 2025 | Apply Now |
| MSc Mathematics and Finance | Masters | October 2025 | Apply Now |
| MSc Migration Studies | Masters | October 2025 | Apply Now |
| MSc Money and Banking | Masters | October 2025 | Apply Now |
| MSc Occupational Therapy | Masters | October 2025 | Apply Now |
| MSc Organised Crime, Terrorism and Security | Masters | October 2025 | Apply Now |
| MSc Political Economy | Masters | October 2025 | Apply Now |
| MSc Political Science | Masters | October 2025 | Apply Now |
| MSc Politics, Communications and Data Analytics | Masters | October 2025 | Apply Now |
| MSc Professional Accounting | Masters | October 2025 | Apply Now |
| MSc Public Opinion and Political Behaviour | Masters | October 2025 | Apply Now |
| MSc Quantitative International Development | Masters | October 2025 | Apply Now |
| MSc Quantitative Political Science | Masters | October 2025 | Apply Now |
| MSc Survey Methods for Social Research | Masters | October 2025 | Apply Now |
University Ranking
Guardian Ranking : #23 | THE World Rankings, Year 2024 : #401 | QS World Rankings, Year 2024 : #361
In terms of rankings, the University of Essex consistently ranks among the top UK universities for Politics, International Relations, Law, Economics, and Sociology. The university is also recognised for its high-quality research output and strong student satisfaction, particularly in social sciences.
Overview Services
Students studying University of Essex will have access to many services and facilities designed to support students. Its modern campuses feature well-equipped libraries, state-of-the-art laboratories, and dedicated study spaces. Students can access extensive wellbeing and mental health support, career services, and academic assistance through workshops and one-on-one guidance.
Students Life
The University of Essex offers a vibrant student experience, with over 150 clubs and societies, catering to a wide range of interests from sports teams to cultural and academic groups. The Students’ Union regularly hosts events such as live music, theatre performances, and career fairs, ensuring an exciting social calendar throughout the year.
Colchester campus serves as the university’s social and academic hub, offering modern facilities, including sports centres, libraries, and cafes, providing students with a perfect balance of study and relaxation opportunities.
Accommodation
Essex offers modern, affordable accommodation across all three of its campuses, with options ranging from shared flats to en-suite rooms. For students who prefer living off-campus, JVT Group accommodation service can assist in finding suitable private housing in the surrounding areas.