Postgraduate Virtual Week

In the opening session for the week, we'll introduce you to the University of Essex and explain what it means to be part of our global community.

Our Dean of Postgraduate Research and Education will discuss the University's dual focus on excellence in education and excellence in research, and will explain how this approach benefits our students.

In this session, some of our postgraduate students will discuss their experience of studying a postgraduate degree and being a student at the University of Essex.

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Jump onto Live Chat to speak with a member of staff anytime between 10.00-16.00 about how to apply to Essex, if you have a query to raise with your own application to us, or if you want to chat discuss ways in which you can fund your studies.

Come along to learn more about how you can fund your studies at Essex. There will also be a Q&A session during this talk where you can ask your own questions.

If you're currently an undergraduate student at Essex and are thinking about doing a postgraduate degree, come along to this talk to learn more about how you can make the transition to being a postgraduate. The talk will cover our Alumni Loyalty Discount, our fast-track application process and more.

If you're currently a postgraduate student at Essex studying a Masters-level course and are thinking about doing a research degree (such as a PhD), come along to this talk to learn more about how you can make the transition to being a research student.

This talk will take you through the steps you need to take in order to apply for either a postgraduate taught course (such as a Masters degree) or a research degree (such as a PhD).

If you're a student from the UK and want to learn more about the sources of funding which are available to you, come along to this talk. We'll help you understand your options, which may include discounts, loans, scholarships, and more.

If you're a student from outside of the UK and want to learn more about the sources of funding which are available to you, come along to this talk. We'll help you understand your options, which may include discounts, loans, scholarships, and more. This talk will be repeated on Wednesday 16 February.

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This session is for students from South East Asia to learn more about finance and funding, including our regional scholarships, student life on campus, including information about our societies, and what life is like away from the campus.

This session is for students from China to learn more about finance and funding, including our regional scholarships, student life on campus, including information about our societies, and what life is like away from the campus.

In this session we'll discuss everything you need to know about student visas and how to get one in order to study in the UK. This session will be repeated at 16.00.

In this session we'll discuss everything you need to know about the Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS), which you'll need in order to study at Essex.

This session is for students from India to learn more about finance and funding, including our regional scholarships, student life on campus, including information about our societies, and what life is like away from the campus.

This session is for students from the Middle East and North Africa to learn more about finance and funding, including our regional scholarships, student life on campus, including information about our societies, and what life is like away from the campus.

This session is for students from Europe to learn more about finance and funding, including our regional scholarships, student life on campus, including information about our societies, and what life is like away from the campus.

If you're a student from outside of the UK and want to learn more about the sources of funding which are available to you, come along to this talk. We'll help you understand your options, which may include discounts, loans, scholarships, and more. This session will also include a Q&A where you'll be able to ask your questions.

In this session we'll discuss everything you need to know about student visas and how to get one in order to study in the UK. This session is a repeat of the one at 12.00.

This session is for students from North, Central and South America to learn more about finance and funding, including our regional scholarships, student life on campus, including information about our societies, and what life is like away from the campus.

Taking place in the Ivor Crewe Lecture Hall at our Colchester Campus, our Postgraduate Open Evening is an in-person event which gives you the chance to have a look around our campus, speak to students and staff in-person, and get a taste for what life will be like as a postgraduate student at Essex.

Our Postgraduate Open Evening will start at 15.00 and finish at 19.00.

You'll register in the upper foyer of the Ivor Crewe Lecture Hall. There will also be a cafe if you would like to get a drink or snack, and there will be staff from our students services on hand to answer any questions you may have about accommodation, funding your studies, and applying to Essex. There will also be a programme of live talks taking place throughout the evening:

• 15.30 - Welcome to Essex
• 16.00 - Applying to Essex
• 16.45 - Funding your studies
• 17.30 - Studying a health and social care course

More talks may be confirmed closer to the event. To book onto this live event, visit our Postgraduate Open Evening page.

The only virtual session of the day - TBC

In this session you will be able to find out about how you can apply for a research degree, which include making contact with a potential supervisor and completing a research proposal.

If you want to learn more about the sources of funding which are available to a research student, come along to this talk. We'll help you understand your options, which may include discounts, loans, scholarships, and more.