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Your next chapter at Essex

Whether you're graduating soon or just thinking about postgraduate study at Essex, your time with us is a celebration, not a goodbye. If completing your studies here feels like just the beginning, rest assured, there's plenty more in store. If you're ready to dive into your next academic chapter immediately or if life took you on a detour, Essex has the perfect postgraduate course for you. And, as a bonus, there's an Alumni Loyalty Discount to make your tuition fees a bit lighter.

 

Why postgraduate study at Essex?

Whether you wish to gain additional skills, deepen your knowledge, advance your career, delve into research and academia, or explore a new career path, we've got you covered. Postgraduate study is testament to your knowledge, experience, and self-management skills. Whether it's a Masters, research, or postgraduate qualification, it can truly make a difference in your professional journey. 

Alumni Loyalty Discount

We always reserve certain perks for our alumni. If you've completed a degree with us before or if you're currently studying at Essex, you could be eligible for a discount of 33% on the first year of both a postgraduate taught course and a research degree, which means that you could save money on up to two years of study if you embark on a Masters and a PhD with us. 

How to apply

We've made applying for postgraduate study as straightforward as possible for our current students with our fast-track application form.

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Why I decided to study my Postgraduate Degree at Essex

There’s a lot to think about when making the decision to start postgraduate study. We spoke to Charity Onyemelonu about why she chose to study with us and what she enjoys most about postgraduate life at Essex.

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