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Faculty of Arts and Humanities

If you're joining us as a history, philosophy, art history, or interdisciplinary studies student, this article is giving you top tips to starting your new life here at Essex University.

10 August 2023

Hear from Claire, LLB student, about why she would recommend volunteering in the Essex Law Clinic at the University of Essex

Essex Law Clinic

28 June 2023

Leaving home is never an easy transition, let alone leaving one’s country and travelling more than 24 hours away. Being an MA student at the University of Essex was my first time leaving India and I went into it not exactly knowing what to expect. But I took a chance, and it would go on to be the best plunge I’d ever take.

Ananya Endow

22 May 2023

Scholarship recipient Lin Wei talks about her Masters in Interpreting and Translation and how she hopes to inspire the next generation of children.

Alumni team, Philanthropy

11 May 2023

At Essex, we offer the only BA in Continental Philosophy in the UK. To help you decide if it is the degree for you, we’ve answered some key questions below.

Philosophy at Essex

10 May 2023

My experience of returning to Higher Education through Clearing

It’s a relief to be doing assignments on topics that I actually enjoy, and the sense of freedom is amazing. Even though I am only in my first year, I already feel so connected with Essex and look forward to what the next years ahead bring!

Belle Williams

26 April 2023

How to make the most of your time abroad

An Essex Abroad student offers tips on how to make the most out of the experience of studying in another country.

Essex Abroad, Antonella Cinotti

28 March 2023

Creative writing graduate Maja talks about her exciting career as a campaign manager.

Alumni team

16 March 2023

Creative writing graduate Ioanna talks about her exciting career in television.

Alumni team

15 March 2023

Graduate Elaine Ewart talks about the creative and personal journeys from her time at Essex.

Alumni team, Elaine Ewart

07 February 2023

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Faculty of Arts and Humanities

Top tips for joining us in October

My experience volunteering in Essex Law Clinic

The first time venturing out of my country: an MA student at University of Essex

Educating the next generation

What is continental philosophy?

My experience of returning to Higher Education through Clearing

How to make the most of your time abroad

Creative careers Maja's Story

Creative Careers - Ioanna's story

A story of two Essex journeys