

University of Essex
Essex provides a home for the tenacious, the bold, the inquisitive and those impatient for change.
About the institution
The University of Essex is home to the tenacious, the bold, the inquisitive and those impatient for change. We’re a university where curiosity prevails, and where exploring new ways of thinking and pushing boundaries, isn’t just encouraged, it’s expected.
We are determined to do things differently and put student success at the centre of everything we do. We're committed to two things: excellence in teaching and excellence in research. Making an impact through our research is at the heart of our University. We're in the UK top 10 for research quality in four subjects (Grade Point Average, REF2021) and in the UK top 10 for research power in five subjects (Times Higher Education 2022).
At Essex you will find the world in one place, where you will be working, living and studying with people from across the world. We are ranked 25th for international outlook in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings (2022).

Number of Undergraduate Students
13800
Average First Year Class Size
Dependent on modules
Size of Instituition
Large Institution 15,000-30,000
Selectivity
Selective (25-50% admitted)
Campus Style
Suburban Campus
Education Model
Single Subject Focus (Joint degrees available), Researched Focused Institution, Teaching Focused Institution
Are there internship opportunities?
Yes. Placement years are available with most undergraduate courses
Are there study abroad options?
Yes. Study abroad is available with most undergraduate courses
Cost of Tuition
£18,585-£27,500 (2023/24)
Funding
Yet to be confirmed for 2024 entry
IB Grade Requirements
32 Points
UFP Grade Requirements
Yes - Advice can be provided to UFP students
Subjects

World Top 500

We are 32nd out of 130 UK universities in the Complete University Guide 2024

1st for overall student positivity in East Anglia (National Student Survey 2023)
Top 8 in the UK for Social Sciences (Times Higher Education 2023)
Accounting & Finance | Country Top 100 | |
Accounting & Finance | World Top 200 | |
Biological Sciences/Biology | Country Top 100 | |
Business and Management | World Top 400 | |
Business and Management | Country Top 100 | |
Communication and Media Studies | Country Top 30 | |
Computer Science | Country Top 50 | |
Creative Writing | Country Top 20 | |
Dance, Drama & Cinematics | UK Top 10 | |
Economics | Country Top 10 | |
Economics | Country Top 50 | |
Economics & Econometrics | World Top 200 | |
Electrical and Electronic Engineering | Country Top 50 | |
English | Country Top 50 | |
English Language & Literature | World Top 300 | |
History | Country Top 50 | |
Law | UK Top 50 | |
Law and Legal Studies | World Top 300 | |
Linguistics | Country Top 20 | |
Linguistics | World Top 100 | |
Marketing | Country Top 50 | |
Mathematics | Country Top 100 | |
Philosophy | Country Top 30 | |
Philosophy | World Top 200 | |
Politics | World Top 50 | |
Politics/Political Science | Country Top 30 | |
Psychology | Country Top 50 | |
Sociology | World Top 50 | |
Sociology | UK Top 30 | |
Sports Science | UK Top 20 | |
Tourism, Transport, Travel & Heritage Studies | UK Top 50 |
Subject Name | Degree Area |
---|---|
Accounting & Finance | Business |
American Studies | Language & Culture |
Anthropology | Society & Social Sciences |
Artificial Intelligence and Robotics | Computing & ICT |
Biochemistry/Biomedicine
| Sciences |
Biological Sciences
| Sciences |
Business and Management | Business |
Computer Games and Graphics
| Computing & ICT |
Computer Science | Computing & ICT |
Creative Writing | English & Media |
Data Science | Computing & ICT |
Dental Hygiene and Therapy
| Medicine & Healthcare |
Drama & Theatre
| Performing Arts |
Economics
| Society & Social Sciences |
Electronic/Electrical Engineering
| Engineering |
English Literature and/or Language | English & Media |
Film and Media Production | Art & Design |
History
| Society & Social Sciences |
History of Art | Society & Social Sciences |
Hospitality Leisure and Tourism | Business |
Interdisciplinary Study of Global Challenges | Society & Social Sciences |
International Relations
| Society & Social Sciences |
Journalism | English & Media |
Law | Society & Social Sciences |
Liberal Arts Only | Liberal Arts & Sciences |
Linguistics | Language & Culture |
Marketing | Business |
Mathematics | Mathematics |
Modern Languages Mixed | Language & Culture |
Nursing
| Medicine & Healthcare |
Occupational Therapy | Medicine & Healthcare |
Philosophy
| Society & Social Sciences |
Physiotherapy
| Medicine & Healthcare |
Politics
| Society & Social Sciences |
Psychology
| Society & Social Sciences |
Sociology
| Society & Social Sciences |
Speech and Language Therapy
| Medicine & Healthcare |
Sport Science
| Sciences |
Statistics
| Mathematics |
Careers and Employability
Our careers service can offer you a wealth of support to jump-start your career. We include career-focused modules across all our degree and provide mentoring opportunities for all students. Set yourself up for success by putting what you learn into practice, which could include helping our entrepreneurial students their own business.