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We recognise that everyone's personal circumstances are different, so starting in January instead of the more traditional October may work out better for you.

We have several Masters courses across our academic departments that allow you to start in January.

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MSc Cancer Biology

Study mode:

Full-Time

Campus:

Colchester Campus

Our MSc Cancer Biology course will provide you with the essential advanced skills and knowledge for a role in biopharma, healthcare or cancer research.

MSc Global Project Management

Study mode:

Full-Time

Campus:

Southend Campus

Discover how this Masters degree develops the leadership, communication and problem solving skills you need to successfully manage international projects.

Master of Business Management MBM

Study mode:

Full-Time

Campus:

Southend Campus

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

MSc Business Analytics

Study mode:

Full-Time

Campus:

Southend Campus

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

MSc Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Study mode:

Full-Time

Campus:

Southend Campus

Develop the expertise to launch your own start-up, take over a family business or apply an entrepreneurial outlook to your organisation on this Masters

MSc International Business and Entrepreneurship

Study mode:

Full-Time

Campus:

Southend Campus

Explore the theory and practice of starting, growing and developing businesses across international borders with this Masters degree.

MSc Artificial Intelligence

Study mode:

Full-Time

Campus:

Colchester Campus

Our unique course covers the theoretical, applied and practical aspects of artificial intelligence.

MSc Applications of Artificial Intelligence

Study mode:

Full-Time

Campus:

Colchester Campus

Our conversion course will equip you with a skillset on AI techniques, and prepare you for meeting demand, regardless of your academic background.

MSc Data Science

Study mode:

Full-Time

Campus:

Colchester Campus

On our MSc Data Science you study a balance of solid theory and practical application including computer science, programming, statistics and data analysis.

MSc Applied Data Science

Study mode:

Full-Time

Campus:

Colchester Campus

Our MSc Applied Data Science is a conversion course specifically designed for students without prior experience of university-level mathematics or statistics.

MSc Data Science with Professional Placement

Study mode:

Full-Time

Campus:

Colchester Campus

Our MSc Data Science with Professional Placement offers you a unique opportunity to gain relevant work experience within an external business or organisation.

MSc Data Science and its Applications

Study mode:

Full-Time

Campus:

Colchester Campus

Our MSc Data Science and its Applications is a conversion course, designed for students with only a little prior experience of university-level mathematics.

MSc Economics of Business and Management

Study mode:

Full-Time

Campus:

Colchester Campus

Combine training in core economic principles and analysis with real-world applications to business and management with MSc Economics of Business and Management

MA Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)

Study mode:

Full-Time

Campus:

Colchester Campus

Gain employment anywhere in the world with our MA Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages degree

MSc International Marketing and Business Intelligence

Study mode:

Full-Time

Campus:

Southend Campus

Study a Masters degree that teaches you the approaches to marketing planning, strategy, and communications you need to drive business success.

MSc International Hospitality Management

Study mode:

Full-Time

Campus:

Colchester Campus

Our Masters course equips you with the skills, contacts and knowledge to build your career and succeed in the global hospitality industry.

MSc Global Public Health

Study mode:

Full-Time

Campus:

Colchester Campus

Investigate intersecting issues, critically appraise health and public policies, and engage in innovative research to drive forward change.

LLM International Law

Study mode:

Full-Time

Campus:

Colchester Campus

Our LLM offers the opportunity to study a wide range of modules in the areas of Public International Law, Human Rights, Commercial, Trade and Maritime law.

LLM International Commercial and Business Law

Study mode:

Full-Time

Campus:

Colchester Campus

Learn to think globally, tackling the complex and ever-changing regulation of businesses in the UK, Europe, and across the world.

MA Applied Linguistics

Study mode:

Full-Time

Campus:

Colchester Campus

Applied linguistics addresses real-life language problems through insights gained from current linguistic theory, psychology and education.

Why start in January instead of October?

When you choose to start your Masters degree is entirely up to you and what suits your personal needs best. Starting your degree in January may just be more convenient for you than starting in October (which is the traditional time to start a Masters degree at Essex).

Whether you begin in October or January, you will qualify with the same degree at the end of your period of study.

Will I still graduate with a full Masters qualification? 

Yes, both October and January start dates will enable you to graduate with the same qualification.

Do the January-start courses end at the same time as the October-start courses?

No, if you begin your course in October, your studies will finish the following October. If you start in January, your studies will end the following January. For example, if you start in January 2025, you will complete your course in January 2026.

How can I apply?

Applications for January 2025 entry are now open.

Please be aware that some of our courses may close earlier than the deadlines we publish, so if you are interested in one of our courses, we recommend applying as soon as possible so that you don't miss out.

Learn more about how to apply and other important things to consider during the application process.

What scholarships are available?

We offer a range of scholarships and financial packages that help students afford the tuition fee costs and other expenses of studying a postgraduate course at Essex. For students starting their degrees in January, we currently have the following available:

We also offer an Alumni Loyalty Discount to students who are currently studying their undergraduate degree at Essex and progress onto a postgraduate taught course or are returning to Essex after time away from education and previously studied at Essex.

There's also a wide range of other financial support options to consider, including loans, for students starting postgraduate degrees at Essex.

Can I apply for accommodation and live on campus?

There will be a range of accommodation available for all full-time postgraduate students who are starting their course in January. 

Once you have received and accepted an offer of study from the University, you will be able to apply for accommodation on campus. Aim to get this done as soon as possible to secure your preferred option. Take a look at the choices available for postgraduate students, which includes North Towers, The Meadows and University Quays at our Colchester Campus and University Square at our Southend Campus.

If you would like to virtually look around our Colchester Campus and accommodation, check out our virtual tour.

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