University of Essex
Courses
MSc Computer Networks and Security
£22,400
MSc Internet of Things
£19,380
MSc Algorithmic Trading
£22,400
MSc Advanced Computer Science
£22,400
MSc Applied Data Science
£20,700
Postgraduate Diploma Optimisation and Data Analytics
£16,560
MSc Data Science
£21,700
MSc Optimisation and Data Analytics
£21,700
MSc Data Science and its Applications
£20,700
MSc Data Science with Professional Placement
£21,700
MSc Artificial Intelligence and its Applications
£21,350
MSc Artificial Intelligence
£21,350
MSc International Business and Entrepreneurship
£22,400
MBA Master of Business Administration: The Essex Executive
£21,000
MSc Management (International)
£22,400
Postgraduate Diploma Management and Organisational Dynamics
£16,560
MSc Management
£21,350
MSc Entrepreneurship and Innovation
£22,400
MBA The Essex MBA
£25,000
MBM Master of Business Management
£21,350
Master of Business Administration: The Essex MBA
£25,000
MSc Financial Technology (Computer Science)
£22,400
MSc Big Data and Text Analytics
£22,400
MSc Finance and Data Analytics
£22,400
MSc Money and Banking
£22,400
MSc Health Research
£18,800
MSc Computational Finance
£18,750
MSc Computer Engineering
£22,400
MSc Business Analytics
£21,350
MSc Computer Networks and Security
£22,400
MSc Internet of Things
£19,380
MSc Algorithmic Trading
£22,400
MSc Advanced Computer Science
£22,400
Highlights
The University of Essex is one of the original plate glass universities established in 1964 by royal charter. It has three campuses - the main one in Wivenhoe Park near Colchester along with Southend-on-Sea and Loughton. There are around 17,800 students with a third of them coming from more than 140 countries around the world.
The campus also has its own cinema for students to catch the latest blockbuster films, a gym, climbing wall, sports arena, firstsite gallery and Mercury Theatre. The Student Union provides a focal point for socialisation via the SU Bar and Top Bar, while mornings come complete after buying a hot coffee from the Kitchen. There are even shops located on campus.
The Colchester campus is the largest of all the sites at the University of Essex. The University houses the many students enrolled on courses by guaranteeing international students housing for the duration of their time at the institution. All the houses and flats provided are within walking distance of the campus, inclusive of wifi, heating, hot water, contents insurance, electricity and the cleaning of communal areas.
Both self-catering flats and shared accommodation are options for students. If students are living in accommodation on the main Colchester Campus, they benefit from a silver Essex Sport gym membership at no extra cost.
The Albert Sloman Library on the Colchester campus is sizable, offering 6 floors of space. Books, specialist materials, research resources and study space can be found within the comprehensive learning space.
Campuses
The Loughton Campus is home to the East 15 Acting School — one of the UK’s leading drama schools. The East 15 Acting School has three sites: Hatfields, Roding House, and Unit Four.
The campus combines historic buildings with state-of-the-art facilities such as rehearsal spaces, studios and performance venues, a video editing suite, a paint shop, a prop shop, storage facilities and much more.
Loughton is a town and civil parish in the Epping Forest District of Essex, with local shops, cafes, and green spaces. The campus is located near the 6,000-acre ancient woodland, Epping Forest.
It is well served by public transport, providing direct access to central London. The nearest bus stop is Murray Hall. It’s a 2-minute walk away. The campus is just a five-minute walk from Debden Underground station.
FAQs
International students can apply for financial support via the many scholarships the University provides. The Academic Excellence International Masters Scholarship is typically awarded to high-achieving international students applying for a full-time Masters program at the University of Essex. A partial fee waiver is included. The International Bachelor's Degree Excellence Scholarship carries the same criteria for undergraduate students at the University of Essex. The competitive Vice Chancellor's International Scholarship is not unique to the university but international students can apply to receive a significant contribution of their tuition fees. There are also research scholarships for international students pursuing doctoral studies in social sciences, funded by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC).
Employability Rate
88%
Upcoming Intake
Oct 2025
Tution Fee
Starts from 19,500 GBP
English Requirement
IELTS, TOEFL
Rated TEF Silver
Ranking
by QS
472
by THE
301–350
by GUARDIAN
42
