Online Courses for Students

What do the Online Courses cover?

We have three Online Courses available:

• The Further Studies Preparation Programme (for students in Years 10 and 11)
• The University Preparation Programme (for students in Years 12 and 13)
• The Essex Preparation Programme (for all prospective undergraduate students)

Each one is designed to prepare you for the next stage of your education, whether that’s sixth form or college, or university. You‘ll learn new ways to tackle your studies, navigate your future choices and master useful life skills like money management, making friends and getting a job. What’s more, each course is packed full of tips you can start using right away and take with you for life!

Are you a teacher or adviser?

The modules and programmes can be completed independently by students or as part of a class in school or college. Teachers, advisers and support staff can signpost students to the appropriate programme and complete one or more modules together.

Why not try out a few activities during your scheduled form time or PSHE lesson? From transition to communication, from future planning to financial management, the modules can easily fit into the curriculum. Check out the topics for each programme below.

Our students and graduates have always been committed to changing the world around them, in big and small ways, and if you choose to study at Essex, we'll empower you to do the same.

If you have any problems accessing the courses, please email tel@essex.ac.uk.