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Take your skills further with a Masters degree

As an Essex postgraduate student, you'll join a global community looking to further their career potential, develop new skills or research the next ground-breaking idea, technology and initiative. We have over 300 Masters courses and research degrees for you to explore and find the one that best suits your interests.

Whether delving into taught programs or pioneering your research under academic guidance, our commitment extends beyond the classroom. At Essex, we give you the freedom, knowledge and tools to become a successful professional, and we’ll continue to support you even after you’ve left us.

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Get prepared for your Masters study at Essex

The Masters Preparation Programme is a free online course for students who are planning to enrol on a postgraduate taught course at University of Essex having received an offer of study. It is designed to make sure you are ready for the jump to postgraduate teaching whether you are coming from an undergraduate degree or have been out of study for a while. Interested? Why not sign up today?

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