University of Essex
A research-intensive public university in Colchester, England, with strengths in the social sciences, business, computing and law.
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Subject areas
Subject areas reflect the faculties this university offers. Individual course availability and duration are confirmed per application.
Courses (13)
Course titles provided by the university. Fees, entry requirements and current availability are confirmed with the university before you apply.
Entry criteria, fees & scholarships
Provided by the university and shown by study level. Figures and criteria change each academic year — confirm current fees and requirements with the university before you apply. Intandem verifies these against your transcript first.
| Detail | UNDERGRADUATE | POSTGRADUATE |
|---|---|---|
| ACADEMIC CRITERIA | 12th Grade : GPA 2.6 or above | 4-Year Bachelor's Degree: 55% or above / CGPA 2.3 or above |
| ENGLISH LANGUAGE CRITERIA | IELTS: 6.0 overall / 5.5 in each band and above PTE: 60 overall / 59 in each band | IELTS: 6.0 overall / 5.5 in each band (depending on course) PTE: 62 overall / 60 in each band (depending on course) |
| FEE STRUCTURE | £24,360 | MBA - £28,000 / Other - £24,675 |
| SCHOLARSHIP | £4,000/- per year | Upto GPA 3.3 - £1500/- Above GPA 3.3 - £3500/ |
Entry requirements
Academic and English requirements are set by the university, differ by course, and are revised regularly. Intandem confirms the current criteria against your transcript before any application is submitted.