Progress onto a postgraduate degree

Impatient for your next challenge?

With our range of taught Masters and research degrees among the many reasons we’ve been ranked 32 out of 130 UK universities (Complete University Guide 2024), there has never been a better time to extend your journey with us. Postgraduate education at Essex goes well beyond the lecture theatre, with experiences that set our graduates apart. Alongside your studies there are lots of opportunities to broaden your skillset, such as learning a language or immersing yourself in emerging fields like data science – all at no extra cost.

At Essex we also know that postgraduate study is a big commitment, so we are very flexible to ensure you can study when it works for you. You can enrol on a full-time or part-time basis, with some Masters courses even offering start dates in January or April.

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 up to 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 PhD with us. 

• Loyalty discount for Masters students
• Loyalty discount for research students

How to apply
We've made applying for postgraduate study as straightforward as possible for our current students with our fast-track application form on your myEssex student portal and if you are a returning student applying to Essex is simple and straightforward too.

• Applying for a Masters degree
• Applying for a research degree