Postgraduate taught

Top ten for research

We enjoy an international reputation for the quality of our research, rated ninth in the UK in the most recent Research Assessment Exercise (RAE, 2008).

Superb student experience

In the 2011 Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey, of all our taught postgraduates who responded, 90 per cent said their overall experience of their Essex course met or exceeded expectations.

Perfectly located

Our three campuses, in Colchester, Loughton and Southend, enjoy excellent transport links and all are less than an hour from London.

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Use our course finder to find the right course for you. Our courses allow you to demonstrate your academic potential in a research-intensive environment, while developing the knowledge and skills required for a successful graduate career.

Research excellence

Essex was rated ninth nationally in the last Research Assessment Exercise for our outstanding research, with most departments, schools and centres rated 'internationally excellent', meaning our students are taught, supported and supervised by world leaders in their fields.

ESRC Doctoral Training

Essex is one of just 21 ESRC-accredited Doctoral Training Centres in the UK, which reflects our outstanding reputation for social science and means we are able to award a number of scholarships for postgraduate study.

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