Postgraduate 2027

Start your degree this January.

Continue your academic journey this January and start the new year with a fresh set of new career goals and challenges.

A more personal learning experience Enjoy smaller January cohorts, with more opportunities to connect with your tutors and coursemates.

Your place, your home, your fresh start Dedicated on-campus accommodation reserved for January starters.

The right time to move forward Starting in January gives you greater flexibility to take your next step when you need.

A new year is the perfect opportunity to set fresh goals and take the next step towards your future. Whether you're ready to progress to postgraduate study, build on your undergraduate degree or take your career in a new direction, a January start at Essex gives you the opportunity to get started sooner. You'll benefit from the same university experience, support and opportunities as our October starters, with dedicated on-campus accommodation available for January students.

Scholarships and funding to help you get started

We offer a range of scholarships and funding options to help with the cost of postgraduate study, including support for eligible UK, EU and international students.

Global Talent Masters Scholarship – £5,000 for eligible international students.
Early-bird Discount – £1,000 for eligible international students.
Masters (PGT) EU Scholarship – £5,000 for eligible EU students.
Masters Excellence Scholarship – a 15% tuition fee discount for eligible UK students.
Essex MBA Dean's Award – fee discounts of up to 100% for eligible MBA students.

Starting this January

Why study here?

Top 25 in the UK

A UK top 25 university
(Guardian University Guide 2027).

Postgraduate accommodation

A range of accommodation available for all full-time postgraduate students starting their course in January.

Move forward in your career

Boost your career with a globally recognised Master's degree you can take anywhere in the world.

Truly international

We are 17th for International Outlook in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2027

How to apply

Which courses are available to start in January?

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LLM Law

At Essex, we believe your postgraduate study should be as unique as your career ambitions. Our one-year general LLM Law offers unparalleled flexibility, ...

Full-Time · Colchester Campus

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MA Politics

Master political ideas & power. Build expertise in analysis, research & political decision-making, with January or October entry & part-time options.

Full-Time / Part-Time · Colchester Campus

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MA Western Marxism

Our MA Western Marxism course will give you important subject knowledge in Western Marxism as well as wider research skills.

Full-Time / Part-Time · Colchester Campus

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Master of Business Management MBM

Explore this fast-paced Master in Business Management and develop your operational management skills and strategic knowledge to start your career in management.

Full-Time / Part-Time · Colchester Campus

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Master of Public Policy: The Essex MPP

Master public policy design & real-world impact. Build expertise in policy analysis, evidence-based evaluation & decision-making, with January or October entry.

Full-Time · Colchester Campus

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MSc Artificial Intelligence

Master the theoretical, applied and practical aspects of AI.

Full-Time · Colchester Campus

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MSc Biotechnology

Become a capable biotechnologist ready to improve a range of industries.

Full-Time · Colchester Campus

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MSc Business Analytics

Learn how to gather, organise and interrogate an organisation's data to solve a range of business challenges with this business analytics Masters degree.

Full-Time · Colchester Campus

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MSc Cancer Biology

Join the next generation of cancer researchers and specialists.

Full-Time · Colchester Campus

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MSc Data Science

Study a industry-focused degree balancing solid theory and practical application of computer science and data analysis.

Full-Time · Colchester Campus