University of Essex

Undergraduate:

If you are studying A-levels or the International Baccalaureate Diploma, our entry requirements are published in the Undergraduate Prospectus and on the University’s online Course Finder.

Postgraduate:

Applicants should have a good Bachelor’s degree from a recognised institution, preferably with at least an upper second class or a very good lower second class degree. Some, but not all, courses require for that first degree to be in a related field. Applicants should check with the Department to which they wish to apply.

Undergraduate

Applications should be made through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS). You make your application online, via the UCAS Apply service. UCAS charge a small fee for processing your application and full details on this process can be obtained from the UCAS website in the Applying Online Guide.

Postgraduate degree

We welcome online applications. Our online application form takes about 20 minutes to complete but you can save and return to it, if you need to.

With your application, you should provide:

• your personal details;
• academic qualifications that you already hold or are waiting to complete;
• English language qualifications (IELTS, TOEFL, etc);
• name and contact details for two academic or professional referees.

There is no deadline for applications but it can be difficult to obtain copies of transcripts, certificates and references at short notice. You should also take into account any deadlines for applications for funding, such as scholarships.