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Postgraduate Prospectus 2021 YOUR ESSEX, YOUR WAY

Choose Essex Use this prospectus to learn about what for an education we can offer you at that will offer postgraduate level. you far more n As a postgraduate student you’ll receive access to all of our than just a facilities, support and advice. great degree. n You will be immersed in our ground-breaking research You will learn community right from the start.

in a stimulating n  life extends beyond lectures and exams, there’s and challenging so much to explore across the county you will never run out of environment “The first thing that brought me to “There’s a stereotype that computer “I stayed at Essex for my Masters new experiences. Essex was wanting to try something have to be nerdy. But I because I loved my course and different to my country, Lithuania. think it can be more fun and can department. At Essex I’ve really and be informed n With over 160 clubs and societies I feel like the give the opportunity to create developed as a person, and my to join, your Essex experience will was a very big part in shaping something new. Especially in these confidence has grown so much. by new and be you’ll remember for the who I am; shaping my confidence, internet days, where everything is I was a Residents’ Assistant in rest of your life. shaping my interests. Not just in moving fast and going online, things my second year, I’ve been elected innovative politics in general, but in life too. I have to change, change is constant. President of the Pole Dance Club, have been involved with so many And I think human beings are best and I work in the Employability and n Life after graduation can be research. activities here. I think Essex gives when they are creative, we have this Careers Centre and as a Student challenging, but we’ll help you you the opportunity to be who you potential in us, that’s what makes Ambassador. I’m really proud of prepare to achieve your goals and want to be, and who you are. It us unique. In my PhD, I’ve tried to myself for taking those steps and give you career support for life. gives you a chance to try and do find my own way of creating the doing something great. I’m much different things.” new out of the old.” less quiet than I used to be.” n As an integral part of our GABIJA DALEKAITE TIMI SALAKO SIOBHAN RALFE community, you’ll have access MSc Conflict Resolution PhD Computer Science MA History to 24-hour study facilities and support services, including our amazing libraries, research study spaces and computer labs. Both our staff and resources are here to support you on and offline.

2 essex.ac.uk/we-are-essex 3 CONTENTS

Research impact 6 Research showcase 8 Essex experience 12 Career development 16 Life after graduation 20 OUR CAMPUSES 24 Campus 26 Colchester facilities 30 Beyond campus – Colchester 32 Southend Campus 34 Southend facilities 38 Beyond campus – Southend 40 Campus 42 ACCOMMODATION 44 University Quays 46 North Towers 47 The Meadows 48 University Square 49 NEXT STEPS 50 Fees and funding 52 Applying to Essex 56 OUR SUBJECTS 62 Course listings 64 EXTRA INFO 109 Sustainability 110 Visit us 111 Partnerships 112 Extra information 114

Brutalist architecture inside our Silberrad Student Centre

4 5 RESEARCH IMPACT

Our researchers ask difficult questions, looking at challenges in new ways, and finding fresh and thought-provoking answers.

WHY RESEARCH? EXPERTISE AND IMPACT There are many different reasons to pursue We celebrate our excellent research and the research at a university. You may want to satisfy positive impact it has on people’s everyday your personal and professional curiosity, stimulate lives, in the UK and around the world, with your passion for your subject, or contribute to our annual research awards. Open to all our an ever-growing global bank of knowledge. You academics, researchers and PhD students, might want to change the world for the better, nearly 60 projects were nominated in 2020. develop high-level skills, build networks and enhance your professional development. At Essex, The Awards demonstrate the astonishing you become part of a world-renowned research breadth of our work and show how those in community that will allow you to achieve your different departments look at issues from entirely research goals, whatever they are. different perspectives. We look at issues that affect you both now and in the future – from WHY ESSEX? how your online footprint affects your human We need to find ways to tackle the big challenges rights, to how we can feed the world’s growing we face – whether social, economic or population. Our research shapes thinking and environmental. Being part of our Essex research influences policy. We’ve helped governments community will give you the support and resources model the effects of their economic policies needed to help to make a difference. The impact and have shaped the global debate on mental of our research is worldwide. You’ll receive world- health law reform. class support, training and supervision, and we’ll essex.ac.uk/research/celebrating-our- keep pushing you to reach your potential. researchers

The Quality Assurance Agency recognised the high-quality research environment and opportunities for professional development in their last review.

Green exercise was founded at Essex – we’re always developing new ground-breaking research

6 essex.ac.uk/research 7 RESEARCH SHOWCASE

Across our academic departments, students and staff are creating new and innovative research which challenges the status quo. Here’s a snapshot of the work that we’re involved in right now.

THE TRUE COST OF WAR PIONEERING IMPLANT Essex students used social media to help TECHNOLOGY challenge official accounts of the bombing of A Swedish woman, who has an amputated the Syrian city of Raqqa. The students, members hand, became the first recipient of an of the Digital Verification Unit (DVU) at our ‘osseo-neuromuscular implant’ which offers Human Rights Centre, provided research for a to control a dexterous hand prosthesis. In ground-breaking, immersive report, published by pioneering surgery, titanium implants were Amnesty International. ‘War in Raqqa: Rhetoric placed in the two forearm bones, from which Versus Reality’ alleges that in 2017 bombing electrodes to nerves and muscle were extended by the US-led Coalition resulted in over 1,600 to extract signals to control a robotic hand and civilian casualties, over ten times the Coalition’s to provide tactile sensations. This makes it the own figure. The students applied geo-location first clinically viable, dexterous and sentient and verification techniques to photo and video prosthetic hand usable in real life. The new content shared from the city to build a detailed implant technology was developed in Sweden. picture of where bombs and artillery shells fell. Dr Luca Citi, who is leading the Essex side of the project, said: “Our team contributed to THE EFFECTS OF the development of algorithms which could CLIMATE CHANGE decode and understand the neuro-muscular The warming of the Arctic Ocean due to climate signals from the user’s brain about what they change means sea ice cover is becoming intended to do and then send those commands increasingly seasonal, and it is predicted to the robotic control of the prosthetic hand”. that it will completely disappear every year during the warmer months. The knock-on THE SECRETS OF AN effect of this means organic matter which ACTOR’S ANCESTORS was previously contained within the ice is now Interest in our ancestry is opening new doors being released into the surface water. Through for historians and giving their work greater experiments carried out in the High Canadian exposure according to Professor Arctic, Essex’s Professor Graham Underwood of our Department of History, who recently demonstrated that different organic carbon helped actor Helena Bonham Carter discover compounds released from the sea ice modify her grandmother’s wartime experiences for the abundance, activity, and composition of Channel 4’s documentary ‘My Grandparent’s War’. surface water microbial communities. This Professor Noakes uncovered and described the significant research shows the impact on the experiences of Violet Bonham Carter when she microbial communities in the Arctic and the was working as an air raid warden during the impact on the food chain and water column Blitz. She said: “It was great fun working with carbon cycling in areas where seasonal ice is Helena Bonham Carter – she was very interested replacing permanent ice cover. in her family’s history and the history of the war more widely and asked loads of good questions.”

Photo credit: Amnesty International. The ruined Syrian city of Raqqa

8 essex.ac.uk/research/showcase 9 ORGANISED CRIME AND BOOSTING FOOD PRODUCTION CRIMINAL NETWORKS Our scientists, including plant biology expert, An Essex-based research project aims to advance Professor Christine Raines, are using advanced our understanding of why large seaports across tools to develop crops that give farmers more the world are hotspots for organised crime and options for sustainably producing more food open to exploitation by criminal networks. on less land. To do this, thousands of plant prototypes must be carefully analysed to The project is led by organised crime expert figure out which genetic tweaks work best. Dr Anna Sergi, from our Department of . New technology can more quickly scan an Anna said: “Ports are unique environments entire field of plants to capture improvements and crimes such as drug trafficking and the in their natural capacity to harvest energy smuggling of illegal goods are rife within them. from the sun. Researchers can then analyse The problem is they are areas that comprise an enormous amount of genetic material to different border zones cutting across different efficiently pinpoint traits that could greatly national jurisdictions and inevitably there are some improve crop performance. unregulated areas. They are places of flux, of arrival and transit, and they fall between different COMBATTING PTSD WITH NATURE economic processes and political decisions – A programme, developed at Essex, is improving but they are also microcosms of the cities and the lives of military veterans by helping them towns beyond. Criminal networks are able to overcome the debilitating symptoms of Post- exploit and circumvent customs and controls at Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Over 100 ports and it’s vital that we further examine and veterans have benefitted so far, with participants compare how this happens across the world in reporting reduced symptoms and an improvement order to better inform policy.” both in their ability to work and in their personal lives. Dr Mark Wheeler, a psychological therapist TRUE COST OF BINGE DRINKING working in the NHS, who is also completing a A new research study, conducted by Professor PhD at Essex, has been involved in research Marco Francesconi from our Department of using green exercise techniques, such as being Econonimics, provides a detailed picture of the outdoors and fishing, which has so far proven Professors Christine Raines and Tracy Lawson working consequences of binge drinking, by estimating its to be enormously beneficial to the health and to solve one of societies greatest modern challenges impact on road accidents, accident and emergency wellbeing of veterans suffering with PTSD. (A&E) attendance and arrests. It shows that binge drinking increases road accidents by 18.6% and VITAL HUMANITARIAN WORK BEING fatal accidents by 72%; A&E attendance by 6% CRIMINALISED and the number of arrests for alcohol-related NGOs providing legitimate humanitarian incidents by 71%. These results imply nearly 6,100 assistance and solidarity to refugees and “Our researchers address global challenges extra road accidents and 300 additional fatalities, migrants across Europe are increasingly being around 63,000 additional A&E attendances each criminalised, Dr Carla Ferstman of our School that generates new knowledge for the benefit of year and 100,000 extra arrests. of Law has reported. States have legislated to outlaw the normal activities of NGOs, and communities and society across the globe. Our Professor Francesconi said: “A conservative state agencies have acted in ways that both postgraduate students, form an active part of our estimate on the cost of binge drinking on the obstruct their work and discriminate between agencies left to pick up the pieces – including them based on the support they provide. Dr research community and benefit directly from our the NHS and police – is £1.52 billion a year.” He Ferstman said: “The response of the European research excellence and international reputation.” also worked out that each drink driving arrest Union and many governments has been to costs £22,800, which is eight times the amount make it as hard as possible for refugees and Professor Christine Raines of the current maximum fine. migrants to reach the continent.” Pro-Vice- (Research)

10 essex.ac.uk/research/showcase 11 ESSEX EXPERIENCE

Being part of our community is about so much more than gaining a degree. At Essex you’ll be a member of our global community with access to a wide range of support services, research and learning facilities, and extracurricular activities that make your time with us some of the best years of your life.

OUR INCLUSIVE SPIRIT MATURE STUDENTS’ NETWORK DEPARTMENT SUPPORT We’re proud of our global community and Around 37% of our students are mature Your academic department will provide you with inclusive spirit, and we work hard to create students. With responsibilities and other a range of support services which will enable a living, learning and working environment commitments, studying as a mature student you to discuss specific course issues with your that enables you to bring your whole self to can present challenges. As a mature student lecturers. You’ll be assigned a Personal Tutor university. Whatever your age, gender identity, you are automatically enrolled into the Mature (if you’re a taught student) or a Supervisor (if ethnicity or sexual orientation; wherever you Students’ Network, which is run by our SU. Our you’re a research student) as well as a Peer come from; whether you have a disability or not; Mature Students’ Network brings together Mentor (who is an existing student) who will help whether you follow a religion or not; you can postgraduate students over 25 years old. It’s you with any academic, personal or practical be yourself at Essex and expect to be treated a support network, research sharing platform issues you may have. with dignity and respect. and a social group. essexstudent.com/maturenetwork FAITH CENTRES Our commitment to gender equality is recognised Essex is the world in one place, so we bring through holding an Athena SWAN Bronze STUDENT SERVICES HUB together a mix of faiths and beliefs from across Institution Award. In the last few years we’ve Studying a postgraduate degree can bring the globe. established the Essex Women’s Network which lots of challenges – some exciting but some provides staff and research students with a more difficult. Our Faith Centres at Colchester and Southend forum to share ideas and support each other; are places to practice or explore faith, either using positive action in recruitment to address That’s why each of our three campuses have on campus or by connecting staff or students gender imbalances in our workforce; and taking a dedicated Student Services Hub, where you to a local place of worship. action to address the gender pay gap. can get answers to your questions and receive essex.ac.uk/life/student-facilities/ the help you need. Talk confidentially to our religion-and-faith STUDENTS’ UNION (SU) friendly and experienced staff in whichever way Our SU represent students to make sure that is convenient for you, either in person, online, HEALTH AND CHILDCARE you’re getting the very best education and or by phone. Our staff provide support and You have access to our well-established night-time that your voice is heard in every decision that guidance for your wellbeing, as well as practical support service, Nightline, and an on-campus NHS affects you. Students come to Essex because advice, including funding and immigration, health centre. If you require childcare during your they want to make a change in the world, no amongst other things. time at Essex, we also have a high-qualityday-time matter how big or small. For the time you spend nursery at our Colchester Campus. with us, we are here to help you start making that change. We work together to make sure your time at Essex is incredible, by organising events, supporting you through your course, and running some of the best venues on campus. essex.su

Whatever you need, we're here for you

12 essex.ac.uk/life/student-services 13 LEARN A LANGUAGE We want you to add your voice to today’s global conversation, so we make language learning easy. With our Languages for All programme you can learn a language alongside your course at no extra cost for a year. Depending on the campus you’re studying at, you can choose from Arabic, French, German, Japanese, Mandarin Chinese, Russian or Spanish. You can also learn a language through Essex Modern Language Certificates, from beginner to mastery level, on a fee-paying basis or via Proficio. essex.ac.uk/life/student-services/learn- a-language

SHARING NEW IDEAS Throughout the year our THINK series of debates engages with the issues that matter today. Open to all, each debate welcomes a guest speaker to introduce a topic before the floor is opened for discussion. From sex work to capitalism and climate change to global population, nothing is off limits.

Having won the Guardian University Award Lakeside Theatre for Student Experience in 2016, our THINK series continues to challenge convention at every opportunity. THEATRES OUR SCIENTIFIC COMMUNITY business contacts for the future. The seminar INNOVATIVE LEARNING SPACES The Lakeside Theatre on our Colchester At our Colchester Campus our exciting facilities series hosted by our research groups also offers You have access to a wide range of study and Campus, the Clifftown Theatre in Southend and include our STEM Centre, which includes a a valuable opportunity to hear from leading research facilities across our campuses. In the Corbett Theatre at our Loughton Campus 180-capacity life sciences lab and an IT-rich thinkers from across the globe. Colchester, work with your friends in our interactive showcase student and professional productions. exploratory learning space. We are members essex.ac.uk/departments/essex- group-working spaces, the Limehouse and the Whether you’re a keen actor, interested in of Research-Council-funded Doctoral Training business-school Orangery, and our iconic Forum in Southend production, or just enjoy an evening at the Partnerships, and have a diverse research houses a mixture of pods and open-plan spaces theatre this provides an excellent creative expertise, infrastructure, and new technologies, for solo or group work. space for students with an interest in the arts. including world-leading data analytics. Essex scientists are at the heart of interdisciplinary ESSEXLAB LATIN AMERICAN ART and collaborative national and international Researchers from the EU, US, and all over the The Essex Collection of Art from Latin America academic and industrial networks, such as UK benefit from ESSEXLab’s large participant (ESCALA) is unique in Europe, offering unparalleled with BT, Intel, NHS Trusts, environmental database, networked lab environment and access to art from Latin America for researchers organisations and local SMEs. biometric equipment. In our lab, researchers can of all disciplines. Our teaching and research space carefully control the lab environment to assess gives students the opportunity to experience our ESSEX BUSINESS SCHOOL (EBS) the causal impact of their intervention, generating creative object-based learning approach as part Our EBS students become members of a useful insight about peoples’ attitudes, behaviours of taught modules and extracurricular activities. lifelong international business community. and decisions. Postgraduates are able to apply ESCALA also offers an internship opportunity The Student Engagement Team in Colchester for funding to use our lab with their supervisors. and access to professional networks. organise regular events for our Masters students Essex Business School essex.ac.uk/research/ESSEXLab escala.org.uk to help them grow their network and build vital

14 essex.ac.uk/life/student-facilities 15 CAREER DEVELOPMENT

Gaining a postgraduate qualification is instrumental to your career. STUDENT DEVELOPMENT ENGAGEMENT WITH EMPLOYERS At Essex you’ll find a range of additional development opportunities Our Student Development Team provides We work with a wide range of employers and to help prepare you for your future. tailored support and friendly, professional advice, professional bodies. These include Rolls Royce, face-to-face, over the phone and online, to help Defra and Transperfect. We also have Employer you enhance your career. We have a range of Advisory Boards which ensure the relevance tools and resources and can help you gain of our postgraduate curricula so that we’re valuable skills and experience for your CV delivering workplace-relevant content. through work and volunteering opportunities, advertising local and part-time work as well as STARTING A BUSINESS internships throughout the UK that are only We offer a range of support for business available for our students. development and start-ups. This includes peer support, mentoring and tutoring, as well as We provide you with online learning resources, enterprise grants and support through Essex digital skills content and e-appointments with Startups at Studio X in our Innovation Centre. careers professionals. Also available to you is our CV360 CV checking tool, as well as online The team at Studio X offer interactive sessions courses, and one-to-one help and guidance to help you develop your idea, create a business via Zoom. plan, streamline your brand and secure funding. They help you and our graduate entrepreneurs POSTGRADUATE SERVICES launch cutting-edge enterprises. As a postgraduate student you will be able to access our full range of services including access to our Careerhub platform, annual Careers Fair and online vacancy service. Your academic department will also offer development and career-focused activities.

“The Student Development Team at Essex offers a great service to help students prepare for their future. I definitely recommend any postgraduate student making the most of what they provide, which includes lots of resources and information, virtual and face-to- face support, and they also run regular events too.”

There are lots of opportunities for paid part-time Siobhan Ralfe MA History, 2018 work on campus and in our local areas

16 essex.ac.uk/life/student-services/careers 17 WORK ON CAMPUS RESEARCH TRAINING Our multi-award-winning Frontrunners scheme Although your degree is about gaining gives you the opportunity to undertake paid, specialist knowledge, we also equip you with challenging, career-relevant work within the a range of skills tailored to your chosen career University which helps you develop the higher path. Aspiring researchers are guided by an level skills you need to compete for the best experienced supervisor, and the majority of jobs when you graduate. our Masters students benefit from modules designed to boost research skills. We also provide support to help you find part- time jobs on or beyond campus such as a social Our research students also have access media coordinator or sports coach, to roles in to Proficio, our Professional Development retail or administrative work. Scheme, which offers learning and development courses that can lead to further qualifications, TEACHING AND LAB EXPERIENCE professional memberships and new skills. There are many opportunities to work part-time while you study. Research students may work We give all of our research students up to £2,500 as Graduate Teaching Assistants (GTAs) or to access a variety of courses, which cover Graduate Laboratory Assistants (GLAs) and everything from languages and IT, to research gain experience of teaching in higher education. and public engagement, so that you develop skills that you can use in both academia and industry. essex.ac.uk/postgraduate/research/ proficio

Gain work experience and valuable transferable skills as a Frontrunner or Student Ambassador

SKILLS FOR SUCCESS GIVE SOMETHING BACK Our Skills for Success scheme helps you identify There are many volunteering opportunities “Studying risk management gave me useful knowledge your talents and strengthen areas you want to available locally and through some of our develop during virtual and timetabled classes and clubs and societies. Our Students’ Union and a broad view of financial markets and companies’ workshops. The areas we can support include volunteering team, VTeam, can help you to risk management techniques and processes. Using the English language, writing skills, mathematics secure volunteering experience in many Bloomberg terminals was a unique perk of my Essex and statistics. different areas. degree that has helped me in my current job. After BECOME AN AWARD-WINNER The VTeam are here to help you gain skills Our Big Essex Award recognises extra-curricular and make positive changes to the community. graduating I was hired by a hedge fund company which and voluntary activities completed during Projects include supporting animal conservation, operates in .” your time at Essex, both on and off campus. providing much needed company for elderly It identifies the skills you’ve developed to residents or helping local children learn to code. demonstrate to future employers. essexstudent.com/volunteering Ludovico Luce MSc Financial Engineering and Risk Management, 2019

18 essex.ac.uk/life/student-services/careers 19 LIFE AFTER GRADUATION

You never lose the connection you have with Essex. After you’ve graduated, we’ll remain in contact, offering support, inviting you to events, and helping you develop your career. We also offer CPD courses in specific areas that will help you stay on top of your profession.

OUR ALUMNI NETWORK Professional and social networking events, The Essex alumni community is an extraordinary, which take place around the world and online, global network made up of over 100,000 will help you expand your network and create Essex graduates. When you complete your opportunity out of every moment. Our social studies, you will automatically join a group of media channels also allow you to link with like-minded people based around the world, and those in your field, while keeping up to date who share the unique Essex Spirit. Continually with all of the news and research from Essex. questioning, inspiring and making change, Essex graduates are making the difference in every If you plan to start your own business, Essex corner of the world. Startups at Studio X supports both current students and recent graduates, and the Your studies do not end when you complete pioneering Click crowdfunding platform also your course, and a lifetime membership to online continues to be available to you as a graduate. journals through JSTOR means you’ll always With no fees to use the platform, and specialist be up to speed with your subject. If you end fundraising support always on hand, you can up based a little closer to campus, continual make your big idea a reality. access to the library will also provide further resources and a quiet place to work. GRADUATE IMMIGRATION ROUTE The UK Government is introducing a new Graduate If you find yourself needing some guidance Immigration Route, which should be open to after your time at Essex, career suport is applications from summer 2021 onwards. This available for life. Appointments and advice can new route will allow eligible graduates to remain be completed in person and online, so wherever in the UK to work (or to look for work) for up two you are based you will still have this support years after completing their course. Students who to hand. Your new alumni network will also be complete a PhD will be able to stay for up to three available to provide support and advice through years. Once you have found a suitable job, you mentoring and bespoke events. will then be able to switch to a skilled work visa. essex.ac.uk/international/new-graduate- immigration-route

We host events around the world for our alumni to develop their personal and professional networks

20 essex.ac.uk/alumni 21 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT n PG Cert Advanced Musculoskeletal Maintain your practice registration or business Assessment and Practice knowledge by engaging in Continuing (Hand Therapy) Professional Development (CPD) at Essex. This pathway enables clinicians who have We offer a range of CPD courses with both specialised in hand therapy to advance on- and off-site learning, workshops, credit- their practice. bearing modules and degree pathways. Our staff are academically and clinically qualified, n PG Cert, PG Dip, MSc and many are also practising clinicians or Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Imaging business professionals. These CASE-accredited courses essex.ac.uk/short-courses are appropriate for sonographers, physiotherapists, radiologists and Health and Social Care other health care practitioners in n PG Cert, PG Dip, MSc Health musculoskeletal medicine. Care Practice Mapped to the national Multi-Professional Business Framework for Advanced Clinical Practice, Our MSc Human Resource Management course this modular course develops specialised can be studied part-time, as can the Essex MBA clinical skills and knowledge. which also offers a degree apprenticeship, so you can continue to work alongside your studies. n PG Cert, PG Dip, MA Professional Practice SHORT COURSES AND Advance your understanding of SUMMER SCHOOLS professional practice, your professional We also offer short courses and summer schools reasoning and decision-making with this in business, psychosocial and psychoanalytic flexible and dynamic course. studies, human rights, and data science.

n PG Cert, PG Dip, MSc Medical Our Essex Business School offers a range and Clinical Education (MaCE) of short courses including management and Consolidate your role and emerge as leadership, innovation, sales and customer Essex is as much about gaining skills for professional an education leader, able to design, account management and business strategy. employment as it is about education implement and coordinate educational initiatives that can transform learning and Each of our summer school bring experts make an impact on your organisation. together from around the world to share their experiences, provide insight into current trends Physiotherapy and developments, and explore research n PG Cert, PG Dip, MSc Advanced methods in a variety of contexts. “I came to an Essex Summer School because I searched for Musculoskeletal Assessment essex.ac.uk/summer-schools data mining and analytics events, and what Essex was offering and Practice Learn to assess and manage patients with seemed perfect. All the relevant information was sent to me a range of musculoskeletal conditions in advance, it was well organised, and it brought together beyond the scope of your normal practice. researchers, academics, and industry professionals to give a good overview of data technologies.”

Analytics and Data Science Summer School Delegate

22 essex.ac.uk/short-courses 23 OUR CAMPUSES

OUR CAMPUSES

C Colchester

S Southend

L Loughton

Glasgow Edinburgh

Newcastle

Belfast The University Manchester of Essex is Dublin

spread across C L the county with S London three campuses Cardiff in Colchester, Southend-on-Sea and Loughton.

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1. NORTH-WEST CAMPUS n Accommodation: University Quays and The Meadows n Essex Business School n Day Nursery 1. NORTH-WEST 2. NORTH n Knowledge Gateway CAMPUS CAMPUS n Innovation Centre

2. NORTH CAMPUS n Accommodation: North Towers 4. EAST n Health Centre CAMPUS n Three teaching facilities

3. CENTRAL CAMPUS n Lecture Theatre Building n Academic departments 3. CENTRAL 6.  n Lecture and seminar rooms CAMPUS PARK n Students’ Union n Bars, cafés and restaurants n Shops and Post Office n Postgraduate Common Room 5. SOUTH-EAST n STEM Centre CAMPUS 4. EAST CAMPUS n Silberrad Student Centre and SU Creative Studios n Albert Sloman Library n Lecture Hall n Lakeside Theatre and Café n Parkland and lakes

5. SOUTH-EAST CAMPUS n Sport Arena, Centre and Gym n Synthetic turf pitch n Tennis courts

6. WIVENHOE PARK n Wivenhoe House Hotel n Brasserie Restaurant n International College n Edge Hotel School n Essex Collection of Art from Latin America (ESCALA) n Campus allotment n Sports pitches and parkland

26 essex.ac.uk/life/colchester-campus 27 COLCHESTER CAMPUS

Located within Wivenhoe Park, our Colchester Campus is surrounded by beautiful landscapes and wildlife, providing the perfect place to study, live and relax. The centre of campus is buzzing with life, it’s a vibrant hub bringing together students and staff from over 130 countries.

OUR COMMUNITY SPORTS, SOCIETIES AND Our Colchester Campus is at the heart of what VOLUNTEERING makes your Essex experience. Study in our We believe your health and wellbeing is very state-of-the-art computer labs, stay up all night important. We have a great range of facilities, in our 24-hour library or break out with course both indoors and outdoors, including a spacious mates in our group workspaces. Take a walk gym, fitness studios, squash courts and large through our Green Flag award-winning 200 sports halls. acres of parkland or watch a film at Cine10. Essex is renowned for our research on the benefits FOOD ON CAMPUS of Green Exercise and we practice what we From burritos in Cantina to burgers at Fusion preach. Covering 40 acres, our outdoor sport areas Grill, wraps at Moa or something sweet at includes an 18-hole disc golf course, all-weather Crumbs, we’re proud of the diversity of our food tennis courts, plus loads of space for you and and drink options, with foods from all over the your friends to play a game of five-a-side football. world. We’re committed to ethically-sourced, responsibly-packaged, always-available options There are over 50 clubs and 100 societies at whatever you fancy, including vegan, vegetarian Essex. From choirs to juggling, and everything and gluten-free. Each Thursday our Students’ in between, you’ll be able to find one that suits Union hosts market stalls for local suppliers you. And if you can’t, you can start a new to share their products with you, from vegan society yourself! wraps to spicy curries, cakes and cheeses to fresh fruit and vegetables. Grab a Starbucks or CREATIVE COLCHESTER Costa with friends, or sit down with a burger and We bring both internationally famous and chips to watch the game – the choice is yours. emerging artists into the heart of our campus and offer you the chance to work with them. We’re the proud home of ESCALA, a world- renowned collection of art from Latin America, and our Lakeside Theatre hosts internationally acclaimed plays, live music, performances by our own talented students, and you can get involved through the regular open mic nights.

Time out from studying means meeting up with friends on central campus Thursday street market

28 essex.ac.uk/life/colchester-campus 29 COLCHESTER FACILITIES

n Located near Central Campus, our n Our Sport Arena has 1,655 seats Postgraduate Common Room is a and international standard facilities for great place to unwind, or get some work televising sporting events. It’s competition- done with friends. The best part? It’s just standard, the biggest of its kind in the for you. country, and provides space for twelve badminton courts, three basketball courts, n If you require childcare during your time three netball courts or five volleyball courts. with us, we have a day-time nursery. It’s also the home of our School of Sport, You’ll also have access to an NHS Rehabilitation and Exercise Sciences. health centre on campus. n Our purpose-built Centre for Brain n The diversity of our student body is Science provides world-class equipment what makes Essex so unique. Our Faith which can measure and modulate Centre brings together a mix of faiths and brain activity, track eye movements and beliefs, giving you a space to practice or measure physiological responses. We also explore your faith either on campus or by have a virtual reality suite. Our psychology connecting you to a local place of worship. staff and postgraduate students use these facilities to investigate why we n Essex Business School is the UK’s think, feel and act the way we do. first zero-carbon business school building, featuring a winter garden, café, virtual n Our interpreting training lab can be trading floor and numerous group and used to interpret conferences of up to quiet study spaces. 20 people. You can use the lab as part of your studies, giving you the tools you n For our healthcare students, we have a need to become an expert interpreter. functioning hospital ward with robotic patients which can simulate a range of medical conditions. You’ll have everything you need on campus to call it home. With a large library, shops, a Post Office, hairdressers, restaurants and bars, n Wivenhoe House is a 4* country house a cinema, theatre and plenty of study spaces – weeks could fly by hotel on campus, perfect for visiting family and guests. It’s part of our Edge Hotel without ever needing to leave. School.

n We can offer initial legal advice to the n The Albert Sloman Library offers you n Need some help? The Silberrad local community through our Essex Law 24-hour access to study facilities, live chat, Student Centre is home to our Student Clinic. Law and human rights students one-to-one sessions with librarians, skills Services Hub – your go-to place for can work alongside practicing lawyers and workshops and countless online resources. any questions. It’s also a fantastic advise real clients to gain vital experience. There’s also a postgraduate workspace contemporary space for you to study, on the ground floor. We’re a member of the with 24-hour access to learning pods, n The STEM Centre includes a 180-seat SCONUL Access Scheme, meaning you a reading room overlooking one of our lab for our School of Life Sciences can borrow books from other participating gorgeous lakes, and our Students’ Union students and a learning space for libraries – great if you’re working away from Creative Studios, which includes two radio collaboration between students in our STEM Centre campus. Oh, and we have a lot of books! studios, a newsroom and a TV studio. Faculty of Health and Science.

30 essex.ac.uk/life/colchester-campus 31 BEYOND CAMPUS

Colchester is the oldest recorded town in Britain with centuries of fascinating history, but also has the modern conveniences that make our town such a wonderful place to live. From theatre and live comedy to vintage shopping and bustling markets, Colchester is a thriving regional hub for culture and leisure – and we’re less than an hour into central London by train.

EATING AND DRINKING World-famous Wilkin & Sons’ Tiptree jam. An Oyster Festival dating back to 1845. Refreshing, local beers at the picturesque waterside of Wivenhoe. Some of the UK’s most well-known and revered seafood restaurants. Comforting, family-owned gastropubs serving pub grub all year round.

And when the sun goes down, we rise up. Wivenhoe waterfront Local breweries and underground gin bars, bustling restaurants and cheap and cheerful takeaways. Nightclubs, pubs and bars packed at the weekends with the energy of no tomorrows. SPORTS Calmer cafés and local hangouts – there’s There are swimming and leisure centres, golf something for everyone. Empty glasses and clubs, tennis courts and even roller- and ice- empty stomachs? No thank you. skating nearby. Or why not push the boat out with some sailing or kitesurfing at one of our HISTORY, CULTURE AND NATURE nearby coastal towns. Colchester Castle gives you the chance to discover our incredible local history. It’s We’ve got the professional Colchester United surrounded by a beautiful park where you can for football fans, countless countryside cycling watch fireworks in autumn or go boating in the routes and we’re only 45 minutes from the summer. Tucked away in other corners of the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park by train. town are Roman walls, priory ruins, witch-trial legends and the iconic water tower, Jumbo. SHOPPING Colchester has big-name brands as well as a Visit the world-famous Gardens cinema for all the latest blockbusters. Make for over six acres of incredible woodland and sure you visit Sir Isaac’s Walk, Eld Lane and water gardens. For animal lovers, Colchester Trinity Street – three of our most colourful Zoo is one of the best zoos in Europe and has and characterful streets in the town centre, a strong focus on conservation. Visit Constable full of retro clothes shops, cosy tea rooms and Country, where John Constable painted some old-school sweet shops. of his most famous artworks, or take a peaceful rowing boat out in Dedham along the River Stour. There’s plenty of gorgeous, untouched Did you know board games are making a comeback? countryside to take a wander in as well. Check out Dice & A Slice, a board-game cafe in Colchester

32 essex.ac.uk/life/colchester-campus/local-area 33 SOUTHEND CAMPUS

1. THE FORUM n 24/7 access to The Learning Hub n Student Services n Public and academic library n Lecture and seminar rooms 8. SEAFRONT n Focal Point Gallery

7. CLIFFTOWN 2. THE GATEWAY BUILDING THEATRE n Academic departments n In-house dentist n Lecture and seminar rooms 3. SOUTHEND n SU Lounge and The Mezz CENTRAL STATION 3. SOUTHEND CENTRAL STATION n Lovely Leigh-on-Sea is just a few stops away, and 2. THE GATEWAY there are frequent, direct trains to London, as well BUILDING as Lakeside shopping centre 4. UNIVERSITY SQUARE ACCOMMODATION n Dedicated block for postgraduate students n Supermarket n International shops 1. THE FORUM 5. HIGH STREET n Cinema 5. HIGH STREET n Cafés and restaurants n Post Office n Chain stores and independent shops

6. SOUTHEND VICTORIA STATION n Frequent links to Colchester and direct trains to London and London Southend Airport for flights 4. UNIVERSITY across Europe SQUARE ACCOMMODATION 7. CLIFFTOWN THEATRE n Home to the in Southend n Prittlewell Square Gardens n The Railway Hotel music venue 6. SOUTHEND VICTORIA STATION 8. SEAFRONT n Southend Pier n Adventure Island amusement park n Beach and promenade

34 essex.ac.uk/life/southend-campus 35 SOUTHEND CAMPUS

Southend-on-Sea is a vibrant and modern seaside town and our campus sits right at the heart of it. With seven miles of coastline, an international airport, a thriving arts and cultural scene, and a wide variety of restaurants and nightlife all on your doorstep, it’s the perfect place to live and study.

THINGS TO DO Head to the beach for traditional seaside fun and thrills, catch a film at the cinema, relax in one of the many lovely parks or immerse yourself in our fantastic live music and theatre scene; you’ll never be stuck for something to do in Southend.

If you love a sporting challenge or just like to keep fit, there are a huge variety of activities on offer, whatever your level or ability. If you want to try something new, you can learn to dive in world class facilities or ride one of the UK’s top mountain biking trails at Hadleigh SU Lounge Country Park.

COMMUNITY SPIRIT Full of cultural diversity, our Southend Campus offers a close-knit, international community from around the world. Our social venue, the SU Lounge, which is run and owned by students is your home-from-home and the ideal spot to grab a snack, relax and catch up with friends.

Grab such chips and take a stroll along Southend Pier with friends Outside The Forum

36 essex.ac.uk/life/southend-campus 37 SOUTHEND FACILITIES

As a town-centre campus, Southend combines all the conveniences of modern, urban living with state-of-the-art facilities to offer you a superb learning environment.

STUDY SPACES AND FACILITIES n The Forum is home to an integrated public and academic library, our 24-hour Learning Hub, plus all our student support services in one convenient place. From quiet reading spaces to technology-driven group study pods, there are a range of spaces dedicated to different styles of learning.

n The Gateway Building is where you will find our academic departments. There are also group-working pods and quiet study spaces here, including a PhD room. Clinical patient care facilities n The SU lounge is the perfect spot to settle down with a cuppa and catch up on your reading. On the first floor, you n Our Faith Centre in The Gateway can find The Mezz – a social space that Building is open to anyone, of any religion stays open after the SU Lounge closes. or none, and is a welcoming place to meet, make friends and explore your faith. n With the High Street on your doorstep, you don’t have to go far to enjoy a spot of n Clifftown Theatre is home to the East retail therapy or your favourite restaurant. 15 Acting School in Southend. Set in With more than 300 places to eat, you’ll a converted Gothic Church, it presents have plenty to choose from! an eclectic programme of events with discounted rates for students.

n Gain hands-on experience in our purpose- built Dental Skills lab and clinical patient care facilities, located in The Gateway Building.

n Essex Business School in Southend occupies the entire third floor of Gateway Building. We are perfectly located at the heart of the Thames Gateway, one of the Government’s key Southend high street areas for economic growth – a fitting location for entrepreneurial study!

Inside The Forum

38 essex.ac.uk/life/southend-campus 39 BEYOND CAMPUS

With an abundance of coastline and green open spaces, a rich cultural heritage and exciting entertainment – there is so much to offer both on and off campus, you’ll be spoilt for choice in Southend.

n Southend is hotbed of creative activity with enough museums, galleries and theatres to keep the most discerning arts and culture buffs entertained.

Drop in at the Focal Point Gallery for the best in contemporary visual arts, visit one of the town’s four museums to discover the history of our seaside town or check out the Cliffs Pavillion and Palace Theatres for everything from pantomimes and comedy to Adventure Island amusement park concerts and West End shows.

Whatever your interest, there are plenty n Head to the Seafront and enjoy some of opportunities for you to get involved, mood-boosting sea air. Wander down the with festivals, workshops and community longest pleasure pier in the world, grab an events running throughout the year. ice cream or try your hand at water sports for the ultimate adrenaline fix. Further n If you love the buzz of the city, London is along the coast, Leigh-on-Sea with it’s less than an hour away by train. Whether quaint Old Town and bustling Broadway you want to take in the sights, shop ‘til you full of independent shops and eateries is drop, hit the West End or visit the Royal perfect for people watching and just ten Parks, there is so much to see and do in minutes from Southend by train. the Capital.

n Take a break from your studies and n Just five minutes from our campus is explore the great outdoors at one of London Southend Airport. With flights Southend’s many parks and nature to over 50 destinations across Europe, reserves. Discover historic woodland and the only problem you’ll have is deciding ornamental gardens, or pack a picnic and where to go first! enjoy the beautiful Essex sunshine.

Take a moment to unwind down at the Southend seaside Prittlewell Square Gardens

40 essex.ac.uk/life/southend-campus/local-area 41 LOUGHTON CAMPUS

Dedicated to our East 15 Acting School, our Loughton Campus sits on the east edge of London, providing access to both the rich, cultural diversity of the British capital city and an attractive and peaceful setting in which to study.

FACILITIES n A beautiful Georgian house, Hatfields, is the heart of our Loughton Campus. Set in five acres of green land, the site boasts 28 rehearsal spaces, a dance studio, radio recording room, a large café and common room, computer facilities, library, screening rooms and the school’s own, fully equipped theatre.

n Roding House is a new facility containing the School’s Joan Littlewood Studio Theatre, ten rehearsal rooms, a green room, sound recording studio, video editing suite and a costume department.

n Home to our Stage and Production The Corbett Theatre Management Department, our Unit Four facility contains a large workshop, paint shop, prop department and teaching spaces. BEYOND CAMPUS n Based on the Hatfields site, the Corbett n It’s not all work and no play in Loughton. Theatre is a unique performance and The campus is just a five minute walk from learning space. The theatre is a converted the nearest London Underground station, barn, transformed into seating for 130 Debden. Take a 30-minute ride into Central people, equipped with dressing rooms London for West End theatres, shopping, and full technical facilities. East 15 host and mainline train stations, including many public performances throughout the Eurostar to continental Europe. year, alongside lectures, rehearsals and technical classes. n The campus is situated on the edge of Epping Forest, a 6,000 acre ancient ACCOMMODATION woodland, ideal for a study break in the n Our East 15 students at our Loughton fresh air. Campus live and study in the local area and our Student Services Team are here n The centre of Loughton is a short stroll to help with any questions you may have. away from our campus. Treat yourself Choose between a shared house, living to some shopping in the independent with a landlord or letting a whole house. boutiques, or head out to one of the many [email protected] restaurants and pubs. Hatfields House

42 essex.ac.uk/life/loughton-campus 43 ACCOMMODATION

We place as much importance on living as we do on learning, so all postgraduate students are guaranteed accommodation for their first year of study. To guarantee yours, just make sure you’ve had your place confirmed, you accept your offer of study, and your accommodation application is received by the deadline published on our website.

LIVING ON CAMPUS RESIDENCE LIFE Wi-Fi, heating, hot water, contents insurance, We have a team of full-time staff and part-time electricity and the cleaning of communal areas student-staff known as Residents’ Assistants are all included in your rent. Also included, for (RAs). Our Residence Life scheme is designed those living on our Colchester Campus, is an to help make sure you have a positive experience Essex Sport Silver membership package. whilst living and learning at Essex. An RA can provide you with advice and support, and Rooms are normally let for 50 weeks in a signpost you to additional support if needed. single year for postgraduate students from They can also help you connect with your Essex late September to the following September, community by providing events for you to meet which means that even if you’re away from new people and make connections. the University during the winter and spring vacations, you don’t have to remove your things LIVING NEARBY from your room. Our Students’ Union offers a house-finding service, called SU Homes, from our Colchester We also offer: Campus. They provide support for students n Single gender flats planning to or living off campus, including n Adapted rooms helping you to find your ideal property, and n Self-contained accommodation for single completing property and landlord checks to or double occupancy ensure your safety. n Shared twin en suite rooms and studios LIVING AT HOME We cannot guarantee accommodation for Whilst there are lots of benefits to living on first-year students who are accompanied by campus, you may decide it makes more sense a partner, but we’ll do our very best to help. for you to stay at home. With a jam-packed Just make sure you get in touch as early as programme of social events, plus hundreds you can if you think you need to talk to us of clubs and societies, you’ll still be as much about any of this. a part of student life as your friends who live [email protected] on campus.

The Meadows student accommodation has great views across the neighbouring countryside Please be aware that the accommodation costs on the following pages show the 2020-21 costs per week. It’s likely that our rental charges for 2021-22 will increase from these amounts.

44 essex.ac.uk/life/accommodation 45 UNIVERSITY QUAYS NORTH TOWERS

Cost per week: £148.40 - £174.44 Cost per week: £102.13 Location: Colchester Campus Location: Colchester Campus n En suite facilities n Shared bathroom facilities n 5 minute walk to campus n 2 minute walk to campus n 4 – 8 rooms per flat n 5 – 14 rooms per flat n Premium rooms (bigger bed) and double rooms available

YOU’LL LOVE THIS IF YOU... YOU’LL LOVE THIS IF YOU... want a peaceful existence, and a picturesque walk want to roll out of bed into a lecture and would rather to campus. spend your money on pizza.

46 essex.ac.uk/life/accommodation 47 THE MEADOWS UNIVERSITY SQUARE

Cost per week: £155.26 - £162.05 Cost per week: £152.67 - £188.30 Location: Colchester Campus Location: Southend Campus n Shared and en suite bathroom facilities n En suite facilities depending on flat n 5 minutes from main university buildings n 10 minute walk to campus and the town centre n 5 – 12 rooms per flat n 11 rooms per flat n Premium rooms (bigger bed) available n Studio rooms and adapted studios available

YOU’LL LOVE THIS IF YOU... YOU’LL LOVE THIS IF YOU... need chilled vibes and fancy a short stroll into want to be central to the campus buildings and the centre of campus. the town centre.

48 essex.ac.uk/life/accommodation 49 NEXT STEPS

The next few pages cover important things you’ll want to consider if you’re going to study a Masters or research degree at Essex.

SO WHAT NEXT? These next few pages give you information on how much it costs to study at Essex, potential sources of funding and how to apply.

But we’re here to help, so if you can’t find the information you’re looking for either in this prospectus or on our website, please do get in touch. essex.ac.uk/about/contact

50 essex.ac.uk 51 FEES AND FUNDING

Learn about our fees, living expenses and all the ways in which you can save money on your degree – either through discounts, loans or scholarships.

POSTGRADUATE FEES PAYMENT OF TUITION FEES Tuition fees for all of our postgraduate courses Your fees can be paid in full when you start are on our website. Just find the course studying with us, or in three equal instalments you’re interested in and click on its ‘fees and at the start of each academic term, in October, funding’ tab. January and April. If you will require sponsorship for a UK immigration permission, you must pay TUITION FEE INCREASES your first instalment of £1,000 as a deposit The University sets postgraduate tuition fees in order to be assigned your Confirmation of for one academic year at a time. If your course Acceptance for Studies (CAS), or show proof that lasts for more than one academic year, the fees you are being sponsored by a body recognised due for your second and subsequent years of by our University. study may therefore be different to the fee advertised on our website. LIVING EXPENSES In January 2019, the average amount required For students commencing their studies at the for living expenses for a single student in University of Essex from the 2021-22 academic 2019-20 was estimated to be £14,418 for year, your fees will increase by up 5% for each both our Colchester and Southend campuses academic year of study. and £13,622 for our Loughton Campus. This included the cost of University accommodation WHAT ARE FEES SPENT ON? and an allowance to cover food and other We re-invest our students’ fees to employ some expenses, such as travel, leisure activities and of the best academic minds in the UK, as well study-related books. Expenses are usually higher as improve our facilities. Recent additions to our for families and research students. campuses include the Sport Arena, the STEM essex.ac.uk/living-costs Centre (for science, technology, engineering and mathematics students), and the Innovation Centre LOYALTY DISCOUNT on our Knowledge Gateway Research Park. If you’re an Essex alumnus you can save up essex.ac.uk/fees-and-funding/using- to 33% on one year of postgraduate study at your-fees either Masters or research level. We also offer a 10% discount if you previously studied at Essex STUDENT VISA REQUIREMENTS on a study abroad programme for at least one As part of the visa application process, term. There’s never been a better time to stay you’ll need to be able to provide evidence at Essex and take advantage of the financial that you can pay tuition fees and cover living support we are providing our alumni! expenses. essex.ac.uk/fees-and-funding/ essex.ac.uk/immigration masters/loyalty

52 essex.ac.uk/postgraduate/fees-and-funding 53 POSTGRADUATE MASTERS LOAN SCHOLARSHIPS DOCTORAL TRAINING If you’re a UK/Home student and looking to We want talented people from all backgrounds to PARTNERSHIPS study a Masters course, you may be entitled to be able to benefit from an Essex Education, so If you’re wondering how you’re going to pay for a government-backed loan of up to £11,222. we offer a range of scholarships and bursaries your research study, take a look into Doctoral The loan has almost no subject restrictions for both Doctoral and Masters-level students. Training Partnerships (DTPs) which are usually (MBAs are included), isn’t means tested (ie To find out more and check your eligibility, visit funded by UK Research Councils. These it is not dependent on your or your family’s our website. partnerships will: income) and is available for full-time, part-time essex.ac.uk/postgraduate/fees-and- and distance learning courses. funding n give you funding to enable you to do a essex.ac.uk/postgraduate/fees-and- research degree funding You can also check out our Scholarship Finder, n enable you to work alongside leading which helps pinpoint the most appropriate academics in your subject FUNDING FOR PRE-REGISTRATION scholarship for you to apply for. n offer opportunities for a variety of MASTERS essex.ac.uk/fees-and-funding/ research training and skills development If you’re a UK/Home student looking to study scholarship-finder n offer cross-institutional collaboration with one of the following pre-registration courses, you other consortium member institutions will not be entitled to a Postgraduate Masters MASTERS EU SCHOLARSHIP Loan (above) but may be able to access loans This brand new scholarship has been created There are three DTPs that Essex belongs to from the Student Loan Company: specifically to support our postgraduate taught which may be able to fund your studies. These students from the European Union who will be DTPs enable you to gain advanced skills and n MSc Occupational Therapy studying as a new student in the academic knowledge whilst receiving funding to support (pre-registration) year 2021-22, and who are classified as your research. n MSc Physiotherapy (pre-registration) international students for fees purposes. The n MSc Speech and Language Therapy awards are worth up to £5,500, which will be ARIES (pre-registration) automatically deducted from your tuition fees. Funded by the Natural Environment Research essex.ac.uk/fees-and-funding/masters/ Council (NERC), ARIES is an extensive world- Students on these courses will be able to scholarships/pgt-eu-scholarship.aspx class partnership integrating 59 partners from apply for the same package of support as universities, research institutes and end users. undergraduate students, including tuition fee POSTGRADUATE DOCTORAL LOAN ARIES is built upon scientific excellence within loans and maintenance loans. Please note that If you’re a UK/Home student and you’re keen to five overlapping research themes: ecology eligibility criteria apply. start a PhD programme at Essex, you may be in and biodiversity; marine, atmospheric and SeNSS luck! The UK Government has recently introduced climate science; geosciences, resources and Funded by the Economic and Social Research Additional support will also be available through new loans of up to £26,445 for students applying environmental risk; environmental genomics Council (ESRC), SeNSS offers studentships the Learning Support Fund administered by the for PhDs and equivalent qualifications (up to eight and microbiology; agri-environments and water. in a range of disciplines, including economics, NHS Business Services Authority, including: years in length, in any subject). politics and international studies, business and essex.ac.uk/postgraduate/fees-and- CHASE management, linguistics, sociology, psychology n child dependants’ allowance funding Funded by the Arts and Humanities Research and socio-legal studies. n exceptional hardship support Council (AHRC), CHASE offers studentships n additional travel and accommodation PROFICIO FUNDING in the arts and humanities, including art Learn more about each DTP to see whether expenses If you’re applying for research study, you’ll be history, film, history, human rights, languages, they can fund your research. able to benefit from our innovative research law, linguistics, literature, philosophy, politics, essex.ac.uk/postgraduate/research/ Further information can be found online. training scheme, Proficio. Receive up to £2,500 sociology, and theatre studies. doctoral-training-partnerships essex.ac.uk/departments/health-and- which you can spend on training designed to social-care/scholarships-and-funding give you the skills needed to be successful in both academia and industry. nhsbsa.nhs.uk/learning-support-fund essex.ac.uk/postgraduate/research/ proficio

54 essex.ac.uk/postgraduate/fees-and-funding 55 APPLYING TO ESSEX

We offer a wide range of postgraduate degrees from Graduate Diplomas to Professional Doctorates. The following pages will guide you through things to consider before applying to Essex. When you’re ready, you can apply directly to us by visiting essex.ac.uk/pgapply

GENERAL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS If you have successfully and recently completed Taught courses a degree taught in English, this is also likely to We will consider a 2:2 or above (or international be sufficient proof of proficiency. equivalent) in an undergraduate degree. For some courses there may be additional requirements. Visit the course pages on our website for Visit the course pages on our website for information on specific English language information on specific entry requirements. requirements.

Research degrees PRE-SESSIONAL ENGLISH In most cases you will need: LANGUAGE COURSES We offer pre-sessional English language n a good performance in a Masters degree courses which can be taken before your degree (in order to study for a PhD, in most if you do not meet our English language entry disciplines) requirements. The courses will help you improve n a well-developed research proposal in an your English. On successful completion of area we can offer supervision the pre-sessional course you will be able to proceed on to your degree course without Visit the course pages on our website for more having to retake IELTS. Our pre-sessional information on specific entry requirements. courses are delivered by the University of Essex International College. ENGLISH LANGUAGE essex.ac.uk/international/pre-sessional REQUIREMENTS If English is not your first language, you need to PATHWAY COURSES provide evidence of your ability to understand University of Essex International College, a and express yourself in English for academic partnership between the University of Essex and purposes. We accept a range of tests, including Kaplan International Pathways, provides pathway IELTS, TOEFL and Pearson. A test should courses that can prepare you to study a Masters normally be less than three years old at the course. Postgraduate pre-Masters courses are time you start your course. If you have already offered in the disciplines of humanities, science taken a test, you can include a copy of your and health, and social sciences. test certificate with your application. Your kaplanpathways.com/colleges/ offer will be conditional upon you achieving university-essex-international-college an acceptable English language qualification if you do not meet the requirements above. CONTACT US The score required will vary by subject, but all Contact our Postgraduate Admissions Office postgraduate courses require a minimum IELTS for all enquiries about applying to Essex. score of 5.5 in each component (or equivalent). [email protected]

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56 essex.ac.uk/postgraduate 57 TAUGHT COURSES RESEARCH DEGREES

CHOOSING A RESEARCH DEGREE Once you have identified your preferred Understanding which university is right when supervisor and discussed your research proposal, deciding where to do your research may come you can complete your Essex application online down to several different factors. Here are a few to apply for your chosen research degree. questions to ask yourself before applying to us: Whichever research degree you’re applying for, n Does Essex have expertise in an area that you’ll need to provide the following supporting I’m interested in? documents with your application: n Does Essex have a suitable academic supervisor for my research? n a research proposal n Does Essex offer the specific research n a copy of your degree transcript(s) degree I want to study? n a personal statement (applicants requiring n Can I get funding to do a research degree a UK student visa) at Essex? For some courses you will also be required to Use the information here and on our subject provide additional documents, so we strongly pages to work out which degree is best for you. suggest you check the course requirements Visit our website to find out detailed information before making an application. about each one. We interview all research applicants as part of TYPES OF RESEARCH DEGREES our selection process so that we can discuss n Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) the suitability of your proposed project for n Integrated Doctor of Philosophy PhD study. (Integrated PhD) n Professional Doctorate Full details about applying for a research degree n Master of Philosophy (MPhil) are available online. n Master of Arts by Dissertation (MAD) essex.ac.uk/postgraduate/research/ n Master of Science by Dissertation (MSD) applying-to-essex n Doctor of Medicine (MD) CHOOSING A TAUGHT COURSE APPLYING FOR A TAUGHT COURSE RESEARCH FUNDING Use the information here and on our subject Once you have identified the specific taught course APPLYING FOR A We offer a number of funded studentships pages to identify your preferred course. Visit you would like to apply for, you can complete your RESEARCH DEGREE and scholarships which may match your own our website to find out detailed information Essex application online. We’ve made it as simple To apply for a postgraduate research degree research interests. Further information about about each one. as possible to apply to Essex and it should take you should first make contact with one or more our opportunities can be found online. less than 20 minutes to complete our form online of our academic members of staff via email in essex.ac.uk/postgraduate/research/ TYPES OF TAUGHT COURSES and send us the information we need. order to discuss your suitability for a research opportunities n Master of Arts (MA) essex.ac.uk/postgraduate/masters/ degree, your research proposal and to identify n Master of Science (MSc) applying-to-essex your preferred supervisor. This is particularly n Master of Business (MBA) important to ensure the availability of facilities n Master of Law (LLM) Whichever taught course you’re applying for, and supervisors. Information about potential n Master of Fine Art (MFA) you’ll need to provide a copy of your degree supervisors can be found on our website. Just n Master of Research (MRes) transcript with your application. use our ‘people search’ function. n Graduate Certificate (Grad Cert) n Graduate Diploma (Grad Dip) For some courses you will also be required to n Postgraduate Certificate (PG Cert) provide additional documents, so we strongly n Postgraduate Diploma (PG Dip) suggest you check the course requirements before making an application.

58 essex.ac.uk/postgraduate 59 ALL COURSES

RESEARCH PROPOSALS Your research proposal should be between APPLICATION DEADLINE Your research proposal is an important part of 800-1,000 words in length and include: Please check our website for details on your application for a research degree. Use it to: application deadlines. You should also take into n a working title and key words account any deadlines for funding applications, n explain your personal and academic goals in n a summary of the aims and objectives of such as scholarships, or time needed to obtain undertaking an extended piece of research your research a student visa, if required. n reflect on the contribution you will make n an outline of the ways you meet these to the development of new knowledge, aims and objectives, referring to the CONDITIONAL OFFERS ideas and solutions research methods and specific resources If you are offered a place on your chosen n comment on how your research interests you will use course, your offer may be made conditional fit with the academic focus and expertise n evidence of your awareness of relevant upon us receiving supporting documents such at Essex literature and theoretical approaches as references, a personal statement, a certificate n an overview of the expected outcomes of English language proficiency, final transcripts and the original contribution your research and degree certificates. will make to existing bodies of knowledge n a brief statement on how your research REFERENCES interests tie in with those found in your You are required to submit references only if you department, school or centre are applying for one of the following courses.

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60 essex.ac.uk/postgraduate 61 OUR SUBJECTS

Accounting, finance 64 Human rights 87 On each of our and banking Journalism 88 subject pages in Acting and directing 65 Law 89 Actuarial science 66 Linguistics 90 this prospectus Art history 67 Literature 91 Biology: environmental 68 Marketing 92 you’ll find both our and marine Mathematics 93 Biology: molecular and cell 69 taught courses and MBA (Master of Business research degrees Business and management 70 Administration) 94 Childhood studies 71 Occupational therapy 95 listed. Visit our Clinical psychology 72 Oral health sciences 96 website to learn Computational finance 73 Philosophy 97 Computer science 74 Physiotherapy 98 detailed information Creative writing 75 Politics and 99 Criminology 76 international relations about each one. Data analytics 77 Psychological wellbeing 100 Drama 78 Psychology 101 Economics 79 Psychosocial and 102 Engineering 80 psychoanalytic studies English language and 81 Social and economic 103 English language teaching research Environment 82 Social work 104 Film studies 83 Sociology 105 Health and social care 84 Speech and language 106 therapy History 85 Sport and exercise 107 Hospitality and events management 86 Translation and interpreting 108

62 essex.ac.uk/subjects 63 ACCOUNTING, FINANCE ACTING AND AND BANKING DIRECTING

TAUGHT COURSES WHY CHOOSE ESSEX TAUGHT COURSES WHY CHOOSE ESSEX MSc, MRes Accounting n Many courses are accredited and give you MA Acting n Our reputation extends far beyond MSc Accounting and Finance exemptions from some professional exams MA, MFA Acting (International) the UK as a home for excellence in MSc Accounting and Financial Management with ACCA, CIMA and ICAEW performing and media arts globally, with MSc International Accounting and Banking MA, MFA Theatre Directing graduates working on stage, screen and MSc Banking and Finance n Learn how to use our virtual trading floor MA Advanced Professional Theatre Practice* MSc, MRes Finance behind-the-scenes worldwide RESEARCH DEGREES MSc Finance and Data Analytics and access Bloomberg financial data MSc Finance and Global Trading PhD Drama and Performance n Our exceptional industry links offer you n We are ranked in the top 200 in the world MSc Finance and Investment (Practice as Research) access to distinguished visiting actors and for accounting and finance (QS World MSc Finance and Management PhD Drama and Performance directors from UK theatres and beyond MSc Financial Engineering and Risk Management University Rankings 2020) MSc Financial Technology (Finance) All of these courses are based at our Loughton Campus n We are ranked first for drama and dance All applicants must complete the East 15 online application form (Guardian University Guide 2020) RESEARCH DEGREES * Subject to approval MPhil, PhD, Integrated PhD Accounting MPhil, PhD Accounting and Finance MPhil, PhD, Integrated PhD Finance

All of these courses are based at our Colchester Campus

“I was 30 when I did my Masters, and it was the “Essex provided me with new theories, techniques Image to be supplied best decision I ever made! I’m a director at The and strategies. I’m a senior risk consultant, Big House Theatre Company working with young developing and assessing credit risk models with adults on the verge of social exclusion.” major G-SIBs in Mexico and Europe.” Laura Thompson Silvia Marisol Sanchez Uicab MA Acting, 2017 MSc Financial Engineering and Risk Management, 2019

64 essex.ac.uk/subjects/accounting-and-finance#pg essex.ac.uk/subjects/acting-producing-stage-management#pg 65 ACTUARIAL SCIENCE ART HISTORY

TAUGHT COURSES WHY CHOOSE ESSEX TAUGHT COURSES WHY CHOOSE ESSEX PG Dip, MSc Actuarial Science n Our MSc Actuarial Science is based on Grad Dip, MA Art History and Theory n Our facilities include the Essex Collection PG Dip, MSc Mathematics and Finance the syllabus of the majority of the Core MA Curating of Art from Latin America, which houses RESEARCH DEGREES Technical subjects of the Institute and MA Curating with Professional Placement over 750 pieces of art Faculty of Actuaries PhD, Integrated PhD Actuarial Science RESEARCH DEGREES n Recent placement experiences have n Our focus on up-to-date research means sent students to work at the Hayward All of these courses are based at our Colchester Campus MAD, MPhil, PhD Art History and Theory you gain a solid training in actuarial and V&A MPhil, PhD Curating modelling and actuarial analysis All of these courses are based at our Colchester Campus n We have a broad range of expertise n We have active links with industry to from the Renaissance to modern and broaden your employment potential and contemporary art placement opportunities

“In the era of big data, it is an important skill to “I was the Magazine Designer for REBEL be able to manipulate, interpret and gain insights during my time at Essex which was an from your data. I am currently working as a Pricing incredible experience. I gained a lot of Analyst for RSA Insurance, the oldest property knowledge on the job. I’m currently studying insurance company in the UK.” an MFA at Goldsmiths University.”

George Brooks Tara Benjamin-Morgan MSc Actuarial Science, 2018 Grad Dip Art History and Theory, 2018

66 essex.ac.uk/subjects/actuarial-science#pg essex.ac.uk/subjects/art-history#pg 67 BIOLOGY: BIOLOGY: ENVIRONMENTAL MOLECULAR AND CELL AND MARINE

TAUGHT COURSES WHY CHOOSE ESSEX TAUGHT COURSES WHY CHOOSE ESSEX MSc Tropical Marine Biology n Our degrees evolve to reflect the latest MSc Biotechnology n Study specialist modules taught by our findings across plant, environmental and MSc Cancer Biology academics, industry experts and clinicians RESEARCH DEGREES marine biology, from the impact of climate MSc Data Analytics in Health Genomics within academic and hospital settings MSc Molecular Medicine MSD, MPhil, PhD Biological Sciences change on coral reefs to sustainable crop n Graduate with skills and expertise in MSD, MPhil, PhD Marine Biology yields RESEARCH DEGREES Integrated PhD Tropical Marine Biology MSD, MPhil, PhD Biochemistry demand from the biotechnology and MSD, MPhil, PhD Microbiology n You’ll have access to our Coral Reef MSD, MPhil, PhD Biological Sciences biomedical industries Research Unit and will be part of our MSD, MPhil, PhD Biological Sciences: Immunology MPhil, PhD Plant Biology n Our research covers a wide range of friendly and supportive School MSD, MPhil, PhD Cell and Molecular Biology MSD, MPhil, PhD Environmental Biology MSD, MPhil, PhD Microbiology areas, giving you the opportunity to MSD, MPhil, PhD Environmental Sciences n Network with internationally recognised MSD, MPhil, PhD Molecular Medicine develop new ideas and interdisciplinary researchers at the forefront of their field MSD, MPhil, PhD Molecular Medicine: projects All of these courses are based at our Colchester Campus Medical Microbiology All of these courses are based at our Colchester Campus

“I started working as an Environmental Consultant “Studying molecular medicine felt like the next for Orbis Energy a month after handing in my step, but I discovered that working in a lab dissertation, and have been employed there since! interested me more. My lecturers at Essex really This role involves map creation in ArcGIS, report helped me and aided my knowledge and career.” writing and research.” Neil Lorente Cobo Rebecca Daniel MSc Molecular Medicine, 2018 MSc Tropical Marine Biology, 2018

68 essex.ac.uk/subjects/marine-biology#pg essex.ac.uk/subjects/biomedical-science#pg 69 BUSINESS AND CHILDHOOD STUDIES MANAGEMENT

TAUGHT COURSES WHY CHOOSE ESSEX TAUGHT COURSES WHY CHOOSE ESSEX Master in Business Management (MBM) S J n Our zero-carbon building at our Colchester MA Childhood Studies* n We approach childhood as a whole – you MSc Management C Campus offers an inspiring setting for you will broadly explore childhood from birth C RESEARCH DEGREES MSc Management (International) to study sustainable business management through to young adulthood MSc Management (Leadership) C MPhil, PhD Childhood Studies+ J A MSc Global Project Management S n We have start-up and business incubation n We place a high priority on understanding MSc International Business and Entrepreneurship S All of these courses are based at our Colchester Campus MSc Entrepreneurship and Innovation S space for student entrepreneurs at both J January-start option A April-start option children’s inner lives and emotional worlds MSc Business Analytics S J our campuses + Distance-learning available n Our staff have experience of working with MSc International Logistics and Supply Chain * Subject to approval Management S n As a champion of ethical business children in residential care and mental MSc Human Resource Management C practices, we’re a signatory of the UN health settings MSc Organisational Change Management C Principles for Responsible Management PG Dip, MA Management and Organisational Education (PRME) Dynamics C MRes Management and Organisation C RESEARCH DEGREES PhD Business Analytics S Integrated PhD Business Administration S MPhil, PhD, Integrated PhD Management Studies C S “At Essex, the lecturers fostered “Childhood studies is a vibrant, interdisciplinary MPhil, PhD Human Resource Management and Organisation Studies C my interest in the subject and field of study and our unique psychosocial MSD, MPhil, PhD, Integrated PhD I decided to take steps for an perspective places a high priority on understanding Entrepreneurship S academic career.” children’s lives alongside their social, cultural, and These courses are based at either our C Colchester Campus or S Southend Campus political contexts.” J January-start available Carolin Welser MSc Management, 2019 Jess Clark Lecturer and course leader

70 essex.ac.uk/subjects/business-and-management#pg essex.ac.uk/subjects/childhood-studies 71 CLINICAL COMPUTATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY FINANCE

PROFESSIONAL DOCTORATES WHY CHOOSE ESSEX TAUGHT COURSES WHY CHOOSE ESSEX Doctorate in Clinical Psychology n Develop both applied research skills and MSc Algorithmic Trading n We focus on established and emergent (D Clin Psych) your understanding of substantive theories MSc Computational Finance J technologies to deal with big data, such This course is based at our Colchester Campus and advanced practice in your field MSc Financial Technology as machine learning, and decentralised (Computer Science) exchanges, including blockchain n Our research addresses local, national and international issues relating to health RESEARCH DEGREES n Our highly cross-disciplinary expertise and social care policy and practice MSD, MPhil, PhD Computational Finance covers different aspects of the interplay between computer science, economics n Our flexible approach is designed to fit All of these courses are based at our Colchester Campus and finance around your current practice commitments J January-start available n Gain practical hands-on skills and undertake projects alongside industry experts “My course provides me with an opportunity to challenge the status quo and advocate for those “Studying at Essex helped me to improve my data who need this the most. Learning from Clinical analysis skills and financial knowledge such as risk Psychologists enriches the experience and helps management. I work as a Data Scientist in a high- link the academic and clinical parts of the course. frequency trading firm in Hong Kong.” The range of placements means that my skillset is expanding all the time.” Wai Chung MSc Computational Finance, 2018 Sade King Doctorate in Clinical Psychology

72 essex.ac.uk/subjects/psychology-applied-and-clinical#pgr essex.ac.uk/subjects/computational-finance#pg 73 COMPUTER SCIENCE CREATIVE WRITING

TAUGHT COURSES WHY CHOOSE ESSEX TAUGHT COURSES WHY CHOOSE ESSEX MSc Advanced Computer Science n Our courses are closely aligned to the MA Creative Writing n Join a pantheon of great writers, including MSc Artificial Intelligence J needs of industry and provide ideal MA Literature and Creative Writing Booker Prize winner and poet MSc Artificial Intelligence and its preparation for further study MA Wild Writing: Literature, Landscape Robert Lowell Applications (conversion course) J and the Environment n Get involved in our cutting-edge research n Get published in our yearly anthology, Creel MSc Big Data and Text Analytics which is changing people’s lives RESEARCH DEGREES MSc Computer Engineering n Explore both artistic expression and MPhil, PhD Creative Writing MSc Computer Games n Use our exceptional facilities and labs, critical discernment, in our unique literary MSc Financial Technology (Computer Science) such as our Lab and Intelligent All of these courses are based at our Colchester Campus conservatoire MSc Intelligent Systems and Robotics J Environments Lab MSc Internet of Things All of these courses are based at our Colchester Campus J January-start available RESEARCH DEGREES MSD, MPhil, PhD, Integrated PhD Computer Science “From my first visit of the Colchester Campus, “I knew that I was strong at programming and it felt like home. The community atmosphere, simulations. With these skills I thought it would be environment and the fact that Essex encourages nice to go into a field with a bit more creativity and interdisciplinary study meant I fell in love with fun, so I chose computer games. What it gave me Essex from the first moment. I am currently writing most was confidence in my own skills.” a young adult science fiction novel.”

Joseph Munro Rachel Simson MSc Computer Games, 2019 MA Creative Writing, 2018

74 essex.ac.uk/subjects/computer-science#pg essex.ac.uk/subjects/creative-writing#pg 75 CRIMINOLOGY DATA ANALYTICS

TAUGHT COURSES WHY CHOOSE ESSEX TAUGHT COURSES WHY CHOOSE ESSEX MA Criminology n We pioneered sociologically informed MSc Data Science n Work in partnership with businesses to MA Sociology and Criminology approaches to criminology – Essex is MSc Data Science with Professional Placement develop skills and knowledge to inform where it all started MSc Applied Data Science (conversion course) J important decisions and predict trends MSc Criminology and Socio-legal Research MSc Data Science and its Applications (conversion course) J MA, MSc Organised Crime, Terrorism and n We have a dedicated student resource n Focus on real-world challenges, Security MSc Statistics centre offering academic and personal PG Dip, MSc Statistics and Operational Research opportunities, commercialisation and the RESEARCH DEGREES support to all sociology and criminology use of data RESEARCH DEGREES MPhil, PhD, Integrated PhD Criminology students MPhil, PhD, Integrated PhD Data Science n Access specialist on-campus facilities All of these courses are based at our Colchester Campus n We are top 15 for criminology MSD, MPhil, PhD, Integrated PhD Statistics including the UK Data Archive and our (The Times and Sunday Times Good MSD, MPhil, PhD, Integrated PhD Operational Business School’s trading floor which University Guide 2020) Research uses Bloomberg financial data MSD, MPhil, PhD Biostatistics PhD Bioinformatics All of these courses are based at our Colchester Campus J January-start available

“I’m the Group Manager for Security Standards with “Data science is one of the most exciting fields Sandals Resorts International. I conduct site visits to be a part of right now. Essex students are and risk assessments, give lectures and training well-prepared to be competitive in the field sessions, and establish standards and expectations because the courses on offer are so high quality.” for stakeholders.” Tanya Ramirez Gordon Ellison MSc Data Science, 2018 MSc Organised Crime, Terrorism and Security, 2017

76 essex.ac.uk/subjects/criminology#pg essex.ac.uk/subjects/data-analytics#pg 77 DRAMA ECONOMICS

TAUGHT COURSES WHY CHOOSE ESSEX TAUGHT COURSES WHY CHOOSE ESSEX MA Theatre Practice n We are ranked 1st in the UK for drama Grad Dip, MSc Economics n We’re top 5 in the UK for research MA Scriptwriting and dance (Guardian University Guide MSc Economics and Econometrics excellence for economics (REF 2014, (Theatre and Digital Media) 2020) MSc Behavioural Economics J mainstream universities, THE 2014)

RESEARCH DEGREES n We have a strong tradition of creating MA, MSc International Economics n We are ranked 11th in the UK for MAD, MPhil, PhD Theatre Studies politically engaged theatre MA, MSc Management Economics J economics and econometrics (QS World MAD, MPhil, PhD Theatre Studies MSc Economics with Data Analytics University Rankings 2020) n Our industry links offer you access to (Playwriting) MSc Applied Economics and Data Analysis distinguished visiting actors and directors n Dual Award Option – get dual Masters MA, MSc Financial Economics All of these courses are based at our Colchester Campus from UK theatres degrees in two years, studying at Essex MSc Financial Econometrics and one of our partner institutions in MSc Financial Economics and Econometrics Germany MSc Financial Technology (Economics) MSc Financial Economics and Accounting “I particularly enjoyed the freedom my course MSc Financial and Business Economics gave me, allowing me to start making progress MSc Money and Banking “Studying at Essex specifically in my professional life as well as taking time to MA International Development advanced my research skills, independently research for my dissertation project. MSc Quantitative International Development in addition to increasing my I have worked my way up at the Mercury Theatre, RESEARCH DEGREES knowledge in economics. This and now run their Young Company as their MPhil, PhD, Integrated PhD Economics is essential to me because I am Creative Practitioner.” All of these courses are based at our Colchester Campus pursuing a PhD.” J January-start available Fabiana Sforza Lawrencia Greenslade MAD Theatre Studies, 2019 MSc Economics and Econometrics, 2018

78 essex.ac.uk/subjects/drama#pg essex.ac.uk/subjects/economics#pg 79 ENGINEERING ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING

TAUGHT COURSES WHY CHOOSE ESSEX TAUGHT COURSES WHY CHOOSE ESSEX MSc Computer Engineering n We develop engineers who are working MA English Language and Linguistics n Gain real-world, practical experience in MSc Computer Networks and Security on optoelectronics, nanorobotics, neural MA Teaching English to Speakers of Other the analysis and description of English MSc Electronic Engineering engineering, comms, cyber security, the Languages (TESOL) n Pursue your academic interests – internet and IoT, and even robotic fish, MSc Global Communication Systems specialise in a range of areas in the study fruit pickers, and solar-farm survey drones RESEARCH DEGREES RESEARCH DEGREES PhD English Language Teaching of English language or teaching n Our graduates are driving the economy by Integrated PhD Engineering PhD Linguistics n Classes are small so you benefit from pushing the frontiers of knowledge with MSD, MPhil, PhD Applied Physics intensive, personal teaching throughout the latest technology All of these courses are based at our Colchester Campus MSD, MPhil, PhD Computing and Electronic Systems n You’ll use imagination as you fine MSD, MPhil, PhD Electronic Systems tune your creativity, team-working and Engineering leadership skills All of these courses are based at our Colchester Campus “The knowledge and experience I gained at Essex has been a great help for my career as a “My research was in artificial engineering and the teacher of English. It was amazing to listen to Internet of Things. Technology is getting smarter other students’ opinions, especially when they and it’s very useful to have knowledge in these came from different countries and educational areas. I am now a postdoctoral researcher.” backgrounds.”

Sahar Ahmadzadeh Truong Thanh Que Ly PhD Electronic Systems Engineering, 2018 MA Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), 2018

80 essex.ac.uk/subjects/engineering#pg essex.ac.uk/subjects/english-language#pg 81 ENVIRONMENT FILM STUDIES

TAUGHT COURSES WHY CHOOSE ESSEX TAUGHT COURSES WHY CHOOSE ESSEX MA, MSc Environmental Futures with n Our academics engage closely with local MA Film Studies n We put theory into practice and Climate Change ecologies and communities working MA Film and Literature are ranked top 5 for dance, drama and MA Environment, Society and Culture together on environmental issues RESEARCH DEGREES cinematics (The Times and Sunday MA Wild Writing: Literature, Landscape and Times Good University Guide 2020) the Environment n You’ll have access to leading research on MAD, MPhil, PhD Film Studies global environmental challenges across MPhil, PhD Film Studies (Creative Practice) n Whether your focus is critical or creative, RESEARCH DEGREES the humanities and sciences we will provide you with access to the All of these courses are based at our Colchester Campus MSD, MPhil, PhD Environmental Biology UK’s creative industries sector MSD, MPhil, PhD Environmental Sciences n Our green campus is close to nature reserves, waterways and coastline that n We engage in world-leading research and All of these courses are based at our Colchester Campus are central to our research and teaching film analysis, and make award-winning films with our industry-standard equipment

“Studying an environmental degree at Essex will “I particularly enjoyed the Cityscapes and mean you’re part of a community passionate about Modernism modules. The professors were really confronting global and local issues from across knowledgable and their passion and excitement different disciplines.” for film inspired me to look further and dig deeper.”

Dr Lisa Blackmore Debbie Oluwaseyi Sonaike Director of Global Studies MA FIlm and Literature, 2018

82 essex.ac.uk/subjects/environment essex.ac.uk/subjects/film-studies#pg 83 HEALTH AND HISTORY SOCIAL CARE

TAUGHT COURSES WHY CHOOSE ESSEX TAUGHT COURSES WHY CHOOSE ESSEX MSc Health Research n Develop applied research skills and your PG Cert, MA History n We specialise in public, social and MA Health and Organisational Research understanding of substantive theories MA War, Culture and Society cultural history from 1450 to the present RESEARCH DEGREES and advanced practice in your field – our research interests span the globe RESEARCH DEGREES MPhil, PhD Applied Psychology n Our research addresses local, national n We encourage you to challenge and MPhil, PhD Health and Organisational Research MAD, MPhil, PhD History and international issues relating to health question what you’ve been told, and we MSD, MPhil, PhD, Integrated PhD Health Studies All of these courses are based at our Colchester Campus MSD, MPhil, PhD Nursing Studies and social care policy and practice help you develop the means to do it MSD, MPhil, PhD Public Health MSD, MPhil, PhD Social Policy n Our flexible approach is designed n Our courses are flexible, so you can PROFESSIONAL DOCTORATES to fit around your current practice choose the modules and thesis topic commitments which best suits your interests Doctorate in Health Care Education Doctorate in Health Service Management Please enquire to find out which campus each of these Doctorate in Nursing courses is based at Doctorate in Public Health (Health Visiting) Doctorate in Social Care Education Doctorate in Social Services Management “I work at the British Library as a Project Officer, conducting research and assisting with the “My Professional Doctorate prepared me to make preparation of a Recommendations Paper. I’ve also a smooth transition into my current role as the lead had the opportunity to work with curatorial teams for infection prevention and control for Southend from the Western Heritage Department.”

University Hospital.” Jake Millar MA History, 2017 Axilia Tanakasei Makoni Doctorate in Health Service Management, 2018

84 essex.ac.uk/subjects/health-and-social-care#pg essex.ac.uk/subjects/history#pg 85 HOSPITALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS EVENTS MANAGEMENT

TAUGHT COURSES WHY CHOOSE ESSEX TAUGHT COURSES WHY CHOOSE ESSEX MSc International Hospitality Management* n Your learning is integrated alongside LLM International Human Rights Law n Join one of the largest and most the operation of Wivenhoe House, our effective human rights alumni networks This course is based at our Colchester Campus LLM International Human Rights Law * Subject to approval fully-commercial 4-star hotel (Economic Relations) in the world LLM International Humanitarian Law n Our unique approach to industry- n Our academics are engaged in LLM Corporate Responsibility engaged learning creates networking teaching, research and practice, and career progression opportunities LLM Economic, Social and Cultural Rights meaning we offer an unrivaled range MA Human Rights and Cultural Diversity of modules n Delivered in collaboration with the MA Theory and Practice of Human Rights renowned management experts at n We have been providing a pioneering RESEARCH DEGREES Essex Business School education in human rights for almost PhD Human Rights 40 years MPhil, PhD Human Rights and Research Methods

All of these courses are based at our Colchester Campus

“Our Masters course connects you with our extensive “Studying at Essex opened the door for me to do network of industry professionals, equipping you with a placement at the UK-based charity, Freedom the skills, contacts and knowledge to succeed in the From Torture. Since graduating, I’ve been running a global hospitality industry.” charity called Revive Congo.”

Andrew Boer Pamela Abiola Principal LLM International Human Rights and Humanitarian Law*, 2017 * This specific course is no longer available

86 essex.ac.uk/subjects/hospitality-and-events-management essex.ac.uk/subjects/human-rights#pg 87 JOURNALISM LAW

RESEARCH DEGREES WHY CHOOSE ESSEX TAUGHT COURSES WHY CHOOSE ESSEX MSD, MPhil, PhD Journalism n We’re committed to upholding the LLM International Law J n We offer tailored degrees which develop highest of reporting standards, alongside LLM Corporate Responsibility top commercial and human rights lawyers All of these courses are based at our Colchester Campus LLM International Commercial and Business Law predicting the latest developments in LLM International Commercial and Business Law and activists media technology with Professional Placement LLM Maritime Law n Gain real-life practical experience in our n As established journalists and scholars, LLM International Trade Law Law and Human Rights Clinic our staff are ideally positioned to guide LLM International Trade and Maritime Law n Network with solicitors, lawyers, Members topical and interdisciplinary research LLM International Trade and Maritime Law with Professional Placement of Parliament and judges at annual LLM Economic, Social and Cultural Rights n Enjoy the use of our purpose-built lectures and study trips LLM International Human Rights Law newsroom and studios to expand your LLM International Human Rights Law with All of these courses are based at our Colchester Campus broadcasting skillset Economic Relations J January-start available LLM International Humanitarian Law + Undergraduate-level course suitable for those with no background + LLB Law (Senior Status) in law RESEARCH DEGREES “Ten years ago, journalism teaching was still locked MPhil, PhD Law into separate silos – print, television, and so on. Some still is. But the important thing is finding and telling “After graduating from Essex, I worked as an the story. Nowadays the platform comes second. intern in an organisation called Right and I want to develop students who can tell important, Humanity. I am now working at the Centre for honest stories about the world in a compelling way.” Human Rights in Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia, as a legal officer.” Tim Fenton Director of Journalism Tamru Kedir Ireso LLM Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, 2017

88 essex.ac.uk/subjects/journalism#pgr essex.ac.uk/subjects/law#pg 89 LINGUISTICS LITERATURE

TAUGHT COURSES WHY CHOOSE ESSEX TAUGHT COURSES WHY CHOOSE ESSEX MA, MRes Linguistics n We are ranked 13th in the UK for MA Literature n Our staff and students have been Nobel MA Applied Linguistics linguistics (QS World University MA Literature and Creative Writing Prize, Booker Prize and Pulitzer Prize MA Linguistic Studies Rankings 2020) winners MA English Language and Linguistics MA American Literatures MA Language in Society n Our state-of-the-art facilities, including MA Modern and Contemporary Literature n We aim to shed light on new modes of MA Psycholinguistics eyetracking and EEG equipment, allow MA Wild Writing: Literature, Landscape and writing and reconsider classics using MRes Experimental Linguistics the Environment MRes Analysing Language Use you to gain hands-on experience emerging forms of literary criticism RESEARCH DEGREES RESEARCH DEGREES n Your classes are small so you benefit n A home to practising poets and novelists, MAD, MPhil, PhD Linguistics from intensive, personal teaching MAD, MPhil, PhD Literature we have a reputation for nurturing radical MAD, MPhil, PhD Applied Linguistics throughout your course All of these courses are based at our Colchester Campus writers and thinkers MPhil, PhD Experimental Linguistics MAD, MPhil, PhD Psycholinguistics All of these courses are based at our Colchester Campus Integrated PhD Psycholinguistics and Neurolinguistics MAD, MPhil, PhD Sociolinguistics MPhil, PhD Analysing Language Use

“I loved studying syntax, which has always been “I loved the freedom to explore so many potential research one of my favourite disciplines. I am now working opportunities with a teaching team who were keen and regularly as an EAL Teaching Assistant and my degree really available to chat to. It made me feel like we were making valuable helped me with the foundations of the role.” contributions, especially as seminars were so student-led.”

Tegan Walker Cara Darroch MA Linguistics, 2017 MA American Literatures, 2019

90 essex.ac.uk/subjects/linguistics#pg essex.ac.uk/subjects/literature#pg 91 MARKETING MATHEMATICS

TAUGHT COURSES WHY CHOOSE ESSEX TAUGHT COURSES WHY CHOOSE ESSEX MSc Marketing and Brand Management C n Our Creative Studios, at the Colchester Grad Dip, MSc Mathematics n We offer a wide variety: algebra, geometry, MSc International Marketing and Campus, mimic the environment found in PG Dip, MSc Mathematics and Finance analysis, differential equations, numerical Entrepreneurship S top marketing and design agencies, helping methods and mathematical modelling, RESEARCH DEGREES MSc Management (Marketing) C you develop a range of practical skills applied maths and mathematical physics MSD, MPhil, PhD, Integrated PhD MSc Management (Advertising and Mathematics Corporate Communications) C n We work with Colchester-based n We have a dedicated maths peer marketing agency Footprint Digital, MSD, MPhil, PhD Pure Mathematics mentoring scheme, an open-door policy These courses are based at either our C Colchester Campus or S Southend Campus who run the Footprint Academy for our MSD, MPhil, PhD Applied Mathematics and no hierarchies students MSD, MPhil, PhD Mathematical Biology n We undertake ground-breaking research n Our courses are perfect either if you’re All of these courses are based at our Colchester Campus and we’re at the heart of a revolution in studying marketing for the first time or if mathematics teaching you want to extend your skills

“I’m employed as Head of Client Services at “Maths is for people who enjoy challenges. I’ve Footprint Digital. My Essex degree gave me the especially enjoyed studying the D’Alembert confidence to step into the world of business and principle by which you can find the solution just challenge myself with new opportunities.” by knowing the initial conditions.”

Hannah Meadows Despoina Makri MSc Marketing and Brand Management, 2016 MSc Mathematics student

92 essex.ac.uk/subjects/marketing#pg essex.ac.uk/subjects/mathematics#pg 93 MBA (MASTER OF BUSINESS OCCUPATIONAL ADMINISTRATION) THERAPY

TAUGHT COURSES WHY CHOOSE ESSEX TAUGHT COURSES WHY CHOOSE ESSEX The Essex MBA n The Essex MBA is accredited by the MSc Occupational Therapy n Undertake over 1,000 hours on a (full-time – 12 months) J Association of MBAs (AMBA) (pre-registration) healthcare-based placement to blend The Essex Executive MBA RESEARCH DEGREES theory and practice (part-time – 2-3 years) n You won’t sit any exams during this course MSD, MPhil, PhD Occupational Therapy The Essex MBA Online* – our emphasis is on consultancy projects, n Develop your practical skills with (part-time – 2-3 years) site visits and employer workshops PROFESSIONAL DOCTORATES exclusive use of our dedicated The Essex MBA (Degree Apprenticeship)+ Doctorate in Occupational Therapy occupational therapy labs on campus n Pitch your business idea at one of our (part-time – 2 years) Shark Tank events around the world or All of these courses are based at our Colchester Campus n Our close links with clinicians in practice All of these courses are based at our Colchester Campus impress in your interview, and you could For information about making an application, visit our website: will strengthen your career prospects essex.ac.uk/departments/health-and-social-care J January-start available be considered for a scholarship * Taught by University of Essex Online in partnership with Essex Business School: online.essex.ac.uk/courses/mba Are you interested in Continuing Professional + You can only apply for this course if you have been put Development? Check out page 22. forward by your employer via our apprenticeships team

“It’s great that I’m able to get formal learning and “I really loved bridging the gap between theory and qualifications while still on the job. What I’m studying practice. After graduating from Essex I secured really contributes to our work at Essex County Council.” a role as an Occupational Therapist in a National Specialist Childrens Unit.” Joe Chell Head of School Organisation and Place Planning at Essex County Council Rebecca Licorish The Essex MBA (Degree Apprenticeship) student MSc Occupational Therapy, 2016

94 essex.ac.uk/subjects/mba essex.ac.uk/subjects/occupational-therapy#pg 95 ORAL HEALTH PHILOSOPHY SCIENCES

TAUGHT COURSES WHY CHOOSE ESSEX TAUGHT COURSES WHY CHOOSE ESSEX PG Dip, MSc Periodontology (for dentists) n Our Academic Dental Clinic is the only MA Philosophy n We’re world-renowned for our PG Dip, MSc Advanced Periodontal place in to teach advanced Continental philosophy pathway combination of continental and Practice (for hygienists and therapists) periodontology outside of a hospital Critical social theory pathway Anglo-American philosophy setting These courses are part-time and are based at the Philosophy and art history pathway n Become part of a tight-knit school University of Essex Academic Dental Clinic in Colchester n You have access to a state-of-the-art RESEARCH DEGREES which prides itself on its collaborative Are you interested in Continuing Professional dental skills lab with the latest simulation MAD, MPhil, PhD Philosophy and supportive ethos and teaching Development? Check out page 22. ‘phantom heads’ to practise on environment All of these courses are based at our Colchester Campus n We are practice focused – you’ll be n We run three major projects: Competition treating patients under the supervision and Competitiveness, The Ethics of of clinically trained and experienced Powerlessness, and The Essex Autonomy academics Project

“It has been incredibly valuable to work with real “I’m now a contributing writer at The Outline, write patients in clinical sessions and learn from great a monthly column on British universities and academics – particularly in one-to-one tutorials.” academia for Vice, and have also written for the likes of The Guardian and The New York Times.” Deepak Simkhada MSc Advanced Periodontal Practice, 2018 Tom Whyman PhD Philosophy, 2018

96 essex.ac.uk/subjects/oral-health-sciences#pg essex.ac.uk/subjects/philosophy#pg 97 PHYSIOTHERAPY POLITICS AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

TAUGHT COURSES WHY CHOOSE ESSEX TAUGHT COURSES WHY CHOOSE ESSEX MSc Physiotherapy (pre-registration) n We offer a unique approach with MA Politics n We are ranked 6th in the UK and innovative teaching and assessment MA, MSc, MRes International Relations top 30 in the world for politics and RESEARCH DEGREES MA, MSc Conflict Resolution international studies (QS World University MPhil, PhD Physiotherapy J A n You develop physical approaches to MA United States Politics MA, MSc Global and Comparative Politics Rankings 2020) MPhil, PhD Musculoskeletal Practice promote, maintain, and restore physical, MA Ideology and Discourse Analysis psychological and social wellbeing n We have always been the highest-rated PROFESSIONAL DOCTORATES MA, MSc, MRes Political Economy MA, MSc, MRes Political Science politics department in the UK (REF 2014, Doctorate in Physiotherapy n Adopting a patient-centred scientific MA Political Theory mainstream universities, THE 2014) All of these courses are based at our Colchester Campus approach allows you to extend, apply, MA, MSc Public Opinion and Political Behaviour J January-start available A April-start available evaluate and review the evidence MSc Social Data Science n Dual Award Option – get dual Masters The Essex MPP (Master of Public Policy) degrees in two years by studying at Essex Are you interested in Continuing Professional RESEARCH DEGREES and in Germany or Japan Development? Check out page 22. MPhil, PhD, Integrated PhD Government All of these courses are based at our Colchester Campus PhD Ideology and Discourse Analysis

“My course definitely prepared me for the demands “After completing my Essex degree I attended of working in a healthcare profession. I’m working as the UN General Assembly in New York, delivered an MSK Physiotherapist at Circle Integrated Care as statements with our country’s ministers, visited the part of an NHS contract in Bedfordshire.” UN, and had my proposed paragraph adopted in a UN resolution!” Kieran Mitham

MSc Physiotherapy, 2018 Natalie Haas MSc Conflict Resolution, 2018

98 essex.ac.uk/subjects/physiotherapy#pg essex.ac.uk/subjects/politics-and-international-relations#pg 99 PSYCHOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGY WELLBEING

TAUGHT COURSES WHY CHOOSE ESSEX TAUGHT COURSES WHY CHOOSE ESSEX Grad Cert, PG Cert Psychological Wellbeing n We give you a solid grounding in cognitive MSc Psychology (conversion course) n Our research and teaching spans Practitioner (Low Intensity) behavioural protocols and treatments, MSc Cognitive Neuroscience and three areas: thinking about the These courses are based at our Colchester Campus and are allowing you to utilise self-help processes Neuropsychology world, interacting with the world, and only available to UK applicants to empower patients MSc Research Methods in Psychology experiencing the world

n We personalise learning and development RESEARCH DEGREES n Use state-of-the-art facilities, learn from through small group processes to help MSD, MPhil, PhD, Integrated PhD our world-renowned experts, and pursue you become an effective practitioner Psychology your intellectual passion Integrated PhD Psychology with Cognitive n We work closely with our local Neuroscience and Neuropsychology n We are ranked top 300 in the world IAPT-compliant partners to ensure your for psychology (QS World University All of these courses are based at our Colchester Campus training prepares you well for your current Rankings 2020) role in practice and your future career

“I really valued the one-to-one support with patients “Human behaviour has always fascinated me. while I was studying. I knew I would be able to Studying psychology at PhD level enabled me work anywhere with an Essex degree in to utilise neuroscience techniques to examine psychological wellbeing and I’m now a step 2 empathy and meditation. I loved being able to team leader managing a team of Practitioners.” create and conduct my own research project.”

Eliza Pepper Steven Southworth Grad Cert Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner, 2018 PhD Psychology, 2019

100 essex.ac.uk/subjects/psychology-applied-and-clinical#pg essex.ac.uk/subjects/psychology#pg 101 PSYCHOSOCIAL AND SOCIAL AND PSYCHOANALYTIC ECONOMIC RESEARCH STUDIES

TAUGHT COURSES WHY CHOOSE ESSEX TAUGHT COURSES WHY CHOOSE ESSEX MA Psychoanalytic Studies n We have links with the Institute of MSc Applied Economics and Data Analysis n The Institute for Social and Economic Grad Dip Psychodynamic Approaches Psychoanalysis, the Society for Analytical MSc Survey Methods for Social Research Research (ISER) is a powerhouse for MA Psychodynamic Counselling Psychology and the International MSc Sociological Research Methods social and economic research in the UK MA Jungian and Post-Jungian Studies Association for Jungian Studies MSc Health Research and around the world MA Refugee Care n Our close ties with education, social care RESEARCH DEGREES n We have been conducting research into PG Dip, MA Management and and health services ensures our courses MPhil, PhD Applied Social and Economic issues of major social, economic, and Organisational Dynamics are highly credible Research policy importance for over 30 years RESEARCH DEGREES n Essex is top 20 in the UK for research MPhil, PhD Economics n Take advantage of the vast range of study MPhil, PhD Psychosocial Studies+ J A excellence (REF 2014, mainstream MPhil, PhD Health Research and research facilities at our Colchester PhD Psychoanalytic Studies universities, THE 2014) MPhil, PhD Survey Methodology Campus – including ESSEXLab

PhD Refugee Care All of these courses are based at our Colchester Campus, All of these courses are based at our Colchester Campus with the exception of MA Refugee Care which is delivered and are delivered by ISER with either our Department of jointly with the Tavistock Clinic, London Sociology, Department of Economics, or School of Health J January-start available A April-start available and Social Care + Distance-learning available

“The course gave me the qualification that I “Essex offered opportunities to cultivate data needed to pursue my career. As the training analysis skills in addition to continuing my studies involved clinical placements, I felt confident in my in economics. The UK Data Archive was also a draw, abilities when I qualified.” as we were trained on interesting datasets.”

Nina Heyden Fiona Hanna MSc Applied Economics and Data Analysis, 2018 MA Psychodynamic Counselling, 2018

102 essex.ac.uk/subjects/psychosocial-and-psychoanalytic-studies#pg iser.essex.ac.uk 103 SOCIAL WORK SOCIOLOGY

TAUGHT COURSES WHY CHOOSE ESSEX TAUGHT COURSES WHY CHOOSE ESSEX MA Social Work n Unique to the UK, our Masters course MA Sociology n We are ranked 7th in the UK and among enables you to qualify as a social worker the top 50 in the world for sociology RESEARCH DEGREES MA Sociology and Criminology whilst developing expertise in human MA Sociology and Management (QS World University Rankings 2020) MSD, MPhil, PhD Social Work rights and social justice MA Sociological Research Methods n We are top 20 in the UK for research All of these courses are based at our Colchester Campus n MSc Survey Methods for Social Research For information about making an application, visit our website: Gain a global outlook through our work excellence for sociology (REF 2014, essex.ac.uk/departments/health-and-social-care with the UN, governments, human rights MA Advertising, Marketing and the Media mainstream universities, THE 2014) organisations and corporations MA, MSc Migration Studies n We have a dedicated student resource n Undertake over 170 days on placement RESEARCH DEGREES centre offering academic and personal as a Student Social Worker, blending MAD, MPhil, PhD, Integrated PhD Sociology support to all sociology and criminology theory with practice and widening your students All of these courses are based at our Colchester Campus professional network

“Our diverse team of lecturers provides an “Essex was one of the only universities in UK that international representation, views and knowledge offered advertising, marketing and media modules. of some of the most complex individual, family and I am now a Student Recruitment Manager for community challenges.” Navitas Europe.”

Gert Scheepers Trisha Hedge Lecturer in social work MA Advertising, Marketing and the Media, 2018

104 essex.ac.uk/subjects/social-work#pg essex.ac.uk/subjects/sociology#pg 105 SPEECH AND SPORT AND EXERCISE LANGUAGE THERAPY

TAUGHT COURSES WHY CHOOSE ESSEX TAUGHT COURSES WHY CHOOSE ESSEX MSc Speech and Language Therapy n You’ll have exclusive access to our MSc Sport and Exercise Science n Our multidisciplinary approach means (pre-registration) Communications Lab MSc Sport and Exercise Psychology you are able to work in the field with MSc Coaching Science external partners or support elite athletes PROFESSIONAL DOCTORATES n We offer you a wide range of high-quality RESEARCH DEGREES in our Human Performance Unit Doctorate in Speech and Language Therapy practice placements leading to excellent MSD, MPhil, PhD Sport and Exercise Science n These courses are based at our Colchester Campus employment opportunities MSD, MPhil, PhD Sport and Exercise Psychology Study alongside staff internationally For information about making an application, visit our website: MSD, MPhil, PhD Sport and Exercise Medicine recognised for their research in our new n All of our teaching staff are registered essex.ac.uk/departments/health-and-social-care MSD, MPhil, PhD Sports Therapy Sport Arena Speech and Language Therapists, MSD, MPhil, PhD Health and Exercise Sciences Are you interested in Continuing Professional who are still in practice and engage MSD, MPhil, PhD Health and Physical Activity n Develop skills using state-of-the-art Development? Check out page 22. in current research PROFESSIONAL DOCTORATES equipment in biomechanics, physiology, psychology and biochemistry Doctorate in Sport and Exercise Science Doctorate in Sport Performance and Coaching All of these courses are based at our Colchester Campus Doctorate in Sports Therapy

“The best thing about my course is the theoretical “I wanted to develop myself as an academic grounding you receive in the first year. It underpins researcher under the supervision of world-leading everything you do going forwards.” experts on my specific topic of research, so Essex was the place for me.” Lorna Maclean

MSc Speech and Language Therapy student Marco Konings PhD Sport and Exercise Science, 2018

106 essex.ac.uk/subjects/speech-and-language-therapy#pg essex.ac.uk/subjects/sport-and-exercise#pg 107 TRANSLATION AND INTERPRETING GOLD RATED in the Teaching Excellence Framework (2017)

4TH IN THE UK TAUGHT COURSES WHY CHOOSE ESSEX MA Conference Interpreting and Translation n Our modern facilities include an for international outlook (Chinese-English) interpreting lab and UN-style conference MA Advanced Interpreting with Specialised interpreting booths (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2021) Translation (Chinese-English) PG Dip Chinese-English Translation and n Your classes are small so you benefit Interpreting from intensive, personal teaching MA Chinese-English Translation and throughout your course Professional Practice n We’re 4th in the UK for social science MA Translation, Interpreting and Subtitling research excellence (REF 2014, MA Audiovisual and Literary Translation mainstream universities, THE 2014) MA Translation and Professional Practice MA Translation and Professional Practice TH with Professional Placement 25 IN THE UK RESEARCH DEGREES MPhil, PhD Translation Studies “I found the Technologies of for research quality (Translation, Interpreting and Subtitling) Translation module very useful, (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2020) All of these courses are based at our Colchester Campus because CAT tools are essential when doing long translations. It was an excellent degree. I currently work as a freelance translator.”

Emily Bettini MA Translation, Interpreting and Subtitling, 2019

108 essex.ac.uk/subjects/translation-and-interpreting#pg 109 SUSTAINABILITY VISIT US

We advocate a sustainability-centred approach across the entire University and encourage our students, staff and local community to be stewards of the environment.

n We are currently committing over n We have drinking fountains across our £1 million per year to sustainability initiatives campuses, giving students and staff easy and projects and we are on track to hit our access to fresh water for refilling bottles carbon emission reduction target of 43% by the end of the 2020-21 academic year n #LittleChoicesBigChanges campaign encourages our students to save energy n Our electricity is sourced from a company and recycle when living in our University who supply only 100% renewable energy accommodation Open Day at our Colchester Campus

n The Green Impact accreditation n Our Green Thumbs Gardening Society programme helps us create effective has a space for students to ‘grow their sustainability plans own’ on our campus allotment Now is the time to get to know us better and find out what we’re all about. The best way to do it? Come and visit! n We have a dedicated Sustainability Team n We host an annual Environment Week on Explore our campuses, meet our academics, look inside our who are committed to improving the campus where you can find out more as accommodation and chat to students. University’s environmental performance well as get involved in our activities

n Our campus food outlets offer YOU CAN DO YOUR BIT TOO OPEN DAYS WE’LL COME TO YOU! compostable boxes and cutlery, and When you’re finished with this prospectus, save Open Days are your chance to find the place We’re proud to be a global university and have biodegradable straws the trees and pass it on to a friend, leave it in you will forever call your second home – they’re students and staff from all over the world. We a careers library or pop it in your recycling bin. a pretty big deal. You probably think an Essex have several regional offices as well as events Open Day is the same as all the rest, and of throughout the year in lots of countries, so even course, we’ll show you all the important stuff, if you don’t live anywhere near us in Essex, but we don’t stop there. we might still be able to meet you in person. essex.ac.uk/visit-us/open-days If you want to get in touch with our Regional International Offices or to see what we can CAMPUS TOURS do for you in your country, visit our website. Can’t make it to one of our Open Days but still essex.ac.uk/international want to look around? Don’t worry, our students run campus tours every weekday and you can book a place on our website. essex.ac.uk/visit-us/campus-tours /uniofessex

CAN’T VISIT US? /Uni_of_Essex We understand that it’s not always possible to visit us in person, so why not take a virtual look /uniessex around? From virtual tours of our campuses and accommodation, to live chat where you can get all /uniessex your questions answered, we won’t let you miss out on a thing. But don’t forget to check us out on social media where you can find loads of great /uniofessex Our Silberrad Student Centre at our Colchester Campus photos and videos made by us and our students. essex.ac.uk/visit-us/cant-visit-us /school/12814

110 essex.ac.uk/sustainability essex.ac.uk/visit-us 111 PARTNERSHIPS

DUAL AWARDS Study at Essex and with one our partner universities to achieve two separate Masters degrees within two years. Our partnerships with universities in Germany (Universities of Bamberg, Mannheim and Konstanz) and Japan (Kobe University) enable students to achieve University of Essex International College, a two Masters-level politics or economics degrees partnership between the University of Essex and in two years across two universities. Kaplan International Pathways, provides pathway essex.ac.uk/postgraduate/masters/ courses that prepare international students dual-awards for their undergraduate degrees and Masters courses. Successful achievement of the published EUROPEAN NETWORKS progression criteria for a pre-Masters course will We are a member of two important European enable articulation to a relevant Masters course networks to enrich our research and enhance at the University. Kaplan provides fantastic study learning opportunities for our students. The opportunities to international students and since Young European Research University 2005, thousands of students from every corner Network (YERUN) is a cluster of 17 young of the globe have started their path to success universities from 12 European countries with a with a Kaplan pathway course. focus on joint research and teaching initiatives, kaplanpathways.com/universities/ open sciences, and graduate employability. university-of-essex Young European Universities for the Future of Europe (YUFE) is a ground- breaking European network of eight universities from across Europe. The YUFE alliance wants to develop a truly European university promoting physical and virtual mobility across The Trust is a prominent provider of clinical our universities and encourages students to We work closely with partner institutions to develop and maintain mental health services and a leading NHS mental get involved in societal engagement. health postgraduate training organisation. They essex.ac.uk/global/engagement/ high-quality and accessible learning opportunities across the region and train clinicians, nurses, educators, social workers, european-networks beyond. Graduate with a degree awarded by the University of Essex. volunteers and many more. All the teaching is delivered by clinician-tutors. They also carry INTERNATIONAL DOCTORAL out a substantial amount of research which PARTNERSHIPS influences clinical guidelines and best practice We have an expanding portfolio of international fitting your studies around work and personal in a number of settings. collaboration at doctoral level. We offer commitments. Online distance learning is a international joint doctorate degrees in a number cost-effective, convenient and flexible way to You can study at the Trust for postgraduate of areas, which brings benefits of international gain advanced skills which help you stand out in taught or research degrees awarded by the experience, reputation, and research exchange. today’s competitive workplace. Upon successful University of Essex. The Trust offers postgraduate Postgraduate researchers undertaking a joint completion of your studies, you will be invited to a Certificates, Diplomas and Masters-level courses degree have the opportunity to work with graduation ceremony at the University of Essex. and Professional Doctorates. Courses are supervisors at both institutions, spending equal We have regular intakes throughout the year and delivered at the Tavistock Centre, London, with time at each and benefitting from access to We offer a variety of postgraduate programmes our entry requirements recognise work experience some courses delivered online or at centres learning and resources in both locations. Get which are delivered online, enabling you to gain as well as previous academic achievements. across the UK and Europe. in touch to learn more. a qualification from a respected university whilst online.essex.ac.uk tavistockandportman.nhs.uk [email protected]

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114 115 WE ARE ESSEX. WE’RE ON THE SIDE OF PEOPLE WITH GUTS – REBELS WITH A CAUSE. WE’RE ABOUT PEOPLE WHO LOVE TO LEARN HOW, BUT WANT TO CHALLENGE WHY. BUT WHY DO WE HAVE TO STOP HERE? WHY CAN’T WE TAKE IT FURTHER, TO THE BIT WHERE IT REALLY GETS INTERESTING? WE’RE ABOUT THE PEOPLE WHO HUDDLE OUTSIDE A CLASS LONG AFTER IT’S FINISHED BECAUSE THERE’S MUCH MORE TO BE SAID, MORE ARGUMENTS TO BE HAD. WE’RE ABOUT PEOPLE WHO ARE BOLD ENOUGH TO CHALLENGE INEQUALITY AND THE STATUS QUO. PEOPLE WHO DON’T EXPECT THE WORLD TO CHANGE SIMPLY BECAUSE THEY LIKED A FACEBOOK STATUS OR NODDED WHEN SOMEONE ELSE SPOKE. AT ESSEX YOU’RE NOT JUST A STUDENT, YOU’RE A MEMBER, SOMEONE WITH GENUINE LICENCE TO SHAPE WHAT GOES ON AROUND YOU. TO US IT DOESN’T MATTER WHERE YOU’VE COME FROM. WE’RE INTERESTED IN HOW YOU WANT TO GROW AND WHAT YOU WANT TO CHANGE. WE’RE AFTER PEOPLE WHO WILL HELP US PUSH THE FRONTIERS OF KNOWLEDGE. CHALLENGING CONVENTION IS IN OUR DNA. ALL OF WHICH LEAVES YOU WITH A DECISION: ARE YOU GOING TO SIT AND WATCH THE WORLD GO BY? OR DO YOU HAVE THE COURAGE AND ENERGY TO SHAPE IT? WE’LL HELP YOU EXPLORE, QUESTION AND CREATE POWERFUL IDEAS. WE’LL INTRODUCE YOU TO PEOPLE FROM EVERY CORNER OF THE PLANET, A GENUINELY GLOBAL COMMUNITY THAT LIVES, WORKS AND PLAYS TOGETHER. IF YOU GIVE UP AT THE FIRST HURDLE, ESSEX ISN’T FOR YOU. IF YOU WANT TO BE SPOON-FED A DEGREE, ESSEX ISN’T FOR YOU. IF YOU ARE BRAVE ENOUGH TO HAVE IDEAS AND GENEROUS ENOUGH TO SHARE THEM, WELCOME HOME. essex.ac.uk