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University of Essex Online Postgraduate Prospectus 2017

University of Essex Online courses are available to both UK and international students. They enable you to benefit from a flexible approach to study while maintaining the quality and support you would expect from a top UK university.

University of Essex Online courses are

delivered by Kaplan Open Learning, an

experienced online learning provider.

The University of Essex and Kaplan

Open Learning have developed a

partnership since 2007 to offer high

quality online courses.

Our structured online programmes allow

you to study for your degree in a unique

virtual learning environment and still

have access to all the support and

facilities you would expect to receive on

campus.

Whether you’re a student who has just

completed your undergraduate studies

or you are looking to enhance your

professional career, our flexible part-

time courses allow you to work and

study at the same time.

About us

Contents Why study with us? 3

Student support 4

MBA 5-6

Business and management courses 7-8

Criminology courses 9-10

Public Health courses 11-12

Infection Control courses 13-14

Law courses 15-16

Tuition fees 17

Entry requirements and how to apply 18

If you are looking to enhance your

professional career, studying online is

one of the most cost-effective,

convenient and flexible ways to gain a

postgraduate qualification, regardless of

your geographical location, work or

personal commitments.

Flexibility

Study at your own pace from anywhere;

at work, at home or on the move.

No travel

Save time and money; there is no need

to travel to attend face-to-face lectures

or tutorials. Everything is done online.

Experience

Our online tutors have vast experience

of delivering traditional campus and

online tuition.

No exams

We operate an assignment-based

approach for each module instead of

exams.

Learning and support

A dedicated Student Adviser will

support you from admission through

to graduation.

Affordability

We offer a simple monthly payment

plan that has been designed to allow

you to spread the cost of your tuition

over the duration of your course.

Graduation

Upon successful completion of your

postgraduate qualification, you’ll be

invited to attend a graduation

ceremony at the University of Essex.

Why study with us?

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Studying for your

postgraduate course

online allows you the

flexibility to be able to

work and study at the

same time.

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If you study with us, you’ll receive your

postgraduate qualification from a

top-ranked UK university and be able to

access all the support and facilities you

would expect to receive from a

campus-based university.

What support will I receive?

We pride ourselves on student support and satisfaction. Whatever your question or problem, we will work with you to find a solution. We have a range of support facilities in place to guide you through your studies. Student Advisers

You will be assigned a personal Student Adviser who will be your first point of contact with you throughout your studies and will serve as your mentor. The role of our Student Advisers is to support you throughout the course and provide guidance on your progress. Tutor support

Your module tutor will be in regular contact with you throughout the course via our online virtual learning platform which closely replicates a traditional campus classroom. Your module tutor will lead the class by delivering seminars, posting lessons and assignments, answering questions and interacting with you on a regular basis. The virtual learning environment will also be used to mark assignments and we aim to provide feedback on any coursework submitted within seven days. There is also the opportunity to have regular contact with your tutor by telephone and e-mail as you progress through your course and to interact with other students on the programme through online forums.

Enhanced Learning Credits (ELC)

The Ministry of Defence’s Enhanced Learning Credits scheme (ELC) is an initiative to encourage lifelong learning for members of the Armed Forces. The ELC scheme provides financial support for higher level courses. We are an approved course provider for the MoD through the ELC scheme and can offer advice and help you to apply for any financial support available. Additional resources

If you study with us you will have access to a number of resources to complement your studies via our virtual learning platform, such as online libraries, which will enable you to access on-line journals, databases and e-books. You can also apply to become a member of the University of Essex Students’ Union. Support for students with disabilities

You should make us aware of any disability, long-term medical condition, mental health difficulty or specific learning difficulty such as dyslexia during the application and interview process as we find that early awareness of these issues improves our level of support. We can also give advice on funding that may be available for students with disabilities.

Student support

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We ensure that you

are provided with the right

support and have access

to the resources you need

to successfully complete

your course online.

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MBA


Our entry

requirements recognise

your professional status

and work experience as

well as your academic

achievements.

The globalisation of business has

produced a growing demand for highly

educated individuals who can operate

successfully in the international arena,

particularly in emerging markets where

a high value is placed on education and

overseas experience.

The specialised skills and leadership

qualities taught in our MBA programme

will provide you with a competitive

advantage over others enabling you to

stand out in a highly competitive job

market.

Our MBA programme

Delivered entirely online, our MBA

programme has been created with the

busy working professional in mind,

enabling you to fit in study around

your work and personal commitments.

MBA overview

Enhance your skills in key leadership

areas, including the management of

people, organisational systems,

project delivery and management

reporting.

This course is an advanced

qualification designed for students

who wish to build on their business

expertise and open up new career

progression opportunities.

The MBA programme will also help

you to develop your personal and

professional network as you study

alongside like-minded individuals.

Why study this subject?

Strong leadership qualities are

recognised as crucial for directors and

senior managers in the modern

business environment. The MBA

online will provide you with the

theories, tools and techniques to

become an effective leader in your

organisation.

As well as developing graduate skills

such as analysis and interpretation of

data, negotiation and persuasion and

the presentation and communication

of information within a team, you will

gain relevant and up-to-date

knowledge and understanding of the

key issues in business and

management.

Upon commencement of the MBA

course online, you will undertake an

induction programme prior to starting

your first module which will enable

you to familiarise yourself with our

virtual learning platform and

understand what will be expected of

you during your studies.

Career destinations

The MBA online will provide you with

the fundamental business and

management skills necessary to be

able to manage and lead in the

dynamic environments of the modern

business world.

Popular career destinations for

graduates include executive and

senior management roles in business

finance, corporate strategy, internal

auditing, management consultancy,

marketing and sales management,

product management, research &

development and supply chain

management.

Professional exemptions

If you have an accountancy

qualification from the ACCA, CIMA or

ICAEW, you can apply for up to 60

credits worth of module exemptions

from one of our online MBA

programmes, saving you both time

and money as you top up to a full

MBA.

Specialisation options

Students on our MBA programme

have the option to specialise in

finance, marketing or human resource

management by choosing to study

optional modules in these fields.


Ready to apply?

Complete the online

application form and an

Admissions Adviser will be

in touch to assist you in

the enrolment process.

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Business and management courses

Our innovative,

virtual learning platform

replicates a real

classroom environment

using the latest internet

software technology.


A postgraduate qualification is awarded

after an academically rigorous

programme during which you explore

your subject in depth, reaching a high

level of specialist knowledge.

You draw on understanding and skills

from your undergraduate study or your

professional life to produce work of a

high academic standard, informed by

current thinking and debate.

About our postgraduate

business courses online

Studying for a business Masters

qualification gives you the opportunity

to expand your subject knowledge

and build on the skills you have

gained during your undergraduate

studies.

The benefits extend beyond improving

your earning potential. Managers in

today’s knowledge-based economy

need to be adaptable and flexible with

strong analytical capabilities. Masters-

level study can prepare you for this

challenge as well as providing you

with specialist subject knowledge in

areas such as markets, finance,

customers and operations.

The programmes are intended to

prepare you for further professional

training in such fields as finance,

marketing, operations, information

systems and human resource

management and are useful to

graduates who wish to become

effective leaders and managers.

PG Cert Business and

Management

This course will develop your

understanding of management

practice, increase your awareness of

current frameworks, theories and tools

and enhance your ability to plan and

implement change within the

workplace.

The reading material and tutor support

provided will help you to adapt to the

challenge of postgraduate business

study and give you the tools to

develop your skills in a new direction

with confidence.

Upon completion of your

Postgraduate Certificate, we offer the

opportunity for you to progress on to

study for a Postgraduate Diploma

(awarded after 120 credits) and a full

Masters (awarded after 180 credits).

PG Dip in Business and

Management

The Postgraduate Diploma in

Business and Management offers an

advanced qualification that is

designed to equip graduates with a

thorough understanding of modern

management concepts and

techniques.

You will gain confidence in strategic

areas including financial decision

making, leadership in practice and

managing across cultures.


Postgraduate Diploma, we offer the


study for a full Masters (awarded after

180 credits).

MSc Business and

Management

This course explores a core set of

concepts and ideas about business

and management challenging you to

apply your understanding of core

topics to contemporary issues in

business and management.

If you have not previously studied for

a Bachelors degree in business or

related subjects, our MSc Business

and Management course will provide

grounding for a range of specialist

careers including marketing,

accounting, project management and

human resources.


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Criminology and Criminal Psychology

courses

Study entirely online

using a virtual learning

platform, receiving high-

quality resources and

support from experienced

tutors.


Understanding the reasons why

individuals commit crime and how we

can improve the detection of those who

do are two pertinent questions that as a

society we strive to understand. For the

criminal justice professional however,

understanding the answers to these

questions is unequivocally important.

This advanced course has been

developed in collaboration with subject

experts and industry specialists and is

designed to equip graduates with a

thorough understanding of how

psychological and criminological

science can answer such questions.

About our Criminology and

Criminal Psychology courses

online

This course explores how the

disciplines of psychology and

criminology contribute to the

understanding of offending behaviour

through the exploration of applied

contexts within the criminal justice

system. The course syllabus takes a

forensic and criminal investigative

approach but a wide variety of

pertinent topics are covered.

This advanced qualification has been

developed in collaboration with subject

experts and industry specialists. As a

result, you will gain the skills and

knowledge required to enhance your

career prospects and make an impact

in your current role, or progress into a

more senior position within the criminal

justice system.

PG Cert Criminology and

Criminal Psychology

You will explore modules such as

criminal victimisation, applied forensic

psychology, crime, causation and

criminological theory and many more.

The knowledge and skills you will

develop will help to expand your

sphere of influence your current role or

provide a base from which to explore

employment opportunities in a wider

setting.

This course is made up of the following

modules:

n Criminal Victimisation (20 credits)

n Complex Criminal investigations (20

credits)

n Practical Psychology for Policing

(20 credits)

Upon completion of your Postgraduate

Certificate in Criminology and Criminal

Psychology we offer the opportunity for

you to progress on to study for a

Postgraduate Diploma (awarded after

120 credits) and a full MSc (awarded

after 180 credits).

PG Dip Criminology and

Criminal Psychology

The Postgraduate Diploma in


enables you to gain a more in depth

understanding of the world of

criminology and criminal psychology.

As well as learning about the nature

of criminology and criminal

psychology, students also study

complex criminal investigations,

practical psychology for policing and

advanced research methods.

This course is made up of the

following compulsory modules:


n Applied Forensic Psychology (20

credits)

n Crime, Causation and

Criminological Theory (20 credits)

n Complex Criminal investigations

(20 credits)


(20 credits)

n Advanced Research Methods (20

credits)


Postgraduate Diploma in Criminology

and Criminal Psychology (awarded

after 120 credits) we offer the


study for a full MSc (awarded after

180 credits).

MSc Criminology and

Criminal Psychology

The MSc will provide you with a

thorough understanding of


and provide an ideal foundation upon

which to develop as an effective

professional.


following modules:


n Applied Forensic Psychology (20

credits)

n Crime, Causation and

Criminological Theory (20 credits)

n Complex Criminal investigations (20

credits)


(20 credits)

n Advanced Research Methods (20

credits)

n Criminology and Criminal

Psychology Thesis (60 credits)

Our programmes increase your skills,

making you more effective in your

current or future role.

This course is not accredited by

the British Psychological

Society (BPS).


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Public Health courses

Study from anywhere at

a time and place to suit you.

Learn at home, at work or on

the move from anywhere you

have internet access.


Modern public health professionals

require a blend of skills in order to

recognise risks to health and set up

models of intervention to raise levels of

understanding within societies.

This course will provide students with a

systematic and critical understanding of

the key concepts underlying public

health both in UK and internationally.

About our Public Health

courses online

You will gain the skills and knowledge

required to enhance your career

prospects and make an impact in your

current role, or progress into a more

senior position in a public, non-

governmental organisation or

international setting.

Through interaction with the diverse

international online student

community, the Public Health

programmes will provide a learning

environment which encourages you to

develop your cultural awareness and a

broader world view. This, in turn, will

enable you to become a successful

public health leader with the skills and

knowledge required to make a

difference in your local community

through the prevention of disease and

the promotion of health.

PG Cert Public Health

You will explore contemporary issues

facing population health, develop skills

in assessing health needs and priority

setting and understand the theory and

evidence of promoting public health.

The knowledge and skills you will

develop will help to expand your

sphere of influence in a current health

role or provide a base from which to

explore employment opportunities in a

public health setting.


modules:

n Health Promotion (20 Credits)

n Topics in Public Health (20 Credits)

n Health Needs Assessment and

Priority Setting (20 Credits)


Certificate in Public Health we offer the


study for a Postgraduate Diploma



PG Dip Public Health

The Postgraduate Diploma in Public

Health enables you to gain a more in

depth understanding of the world of

microbiology.

As well as learning about the nature of

communicable disease and how to

develop strategies for surveillance,

control and prevention you will gain

an understanding of the essential

principles of research design.


following compulsory modules:

n Health Promotion (20 credits)




n Epidemiology (20 Credits)

n Advanced Practice in Healthcare

(20 Credits)

n Research Methods (20 Credits)


Postgraduate Diploma in Public

Health (awarded after 120 credits) we

offer the opportunity for you to

progress on to study for a full Masters

(awarded after 180 credits).

Master of Public Health

(MPH)

The MPH will provide you with a

thorough understanding of Public

Health in the 21st century and provide

an ideal foundation upon which to

develop as an effective public health

professional.


following modules:

n Health Promotion (20 credits)




n Epidemiology (20 Credits)


(20 Credits)


n Dissertation (60 Credits)

Our programmes increase your

understanding of the skills required by

public health practitioners, making you

more effective in your role.


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Infection Control courses

Our courses give you

the opportunity to improve

your career prospects and

a mix of key skills that are

directly transferrable to the

workplace.


Preventing and controlling the spread

of infection is one of the key priorities

for hospital staff, environmental health

officers and healthcare professionals

not only in the UK but throughout the

world.

This advanced-level course has been

designed to provide you with the latest

knowledge and understanding of

inflection control practice, giving you the

ability to develop and implement

strategies to reduce the spread of

hospital acquired infection and respond

appropriately to an outbreak of infection

within a community.

About our Infection Control

courses online

Our Infection Control programmes

have been designed for nurses and

other health professionals who have

an infection control role in their

workplace but is open to anyone with

an interest in this area.

The course will develop your expertise

in several key areas of best practice.

Delivered entirely online, our Infection

Control programmes give you the

flexibility to study whilst you continue

to work full-time. They also allows you

to interact with other infection control

specialists spread throughout the

country and internationally.

PG Cert Infection Control

The Postgraduate Certificate in

Infection Control course provides an

introduction to an understanding of the

world of microbiology.

You will learn about the nature of

communicable disease and how to


control and prevention of infection in

hospitals, the community and

world-wide.


modules:

n Introduction to Medical Microbiology

and Immunology (20 Credits)

n Communicable Disease Control (20

Credits)

n Applied Microbiology (20 Credits)


Certificate in Infection Control we offer

the opportunity for you to progress on

to study for a Postgraduate Diploma



PG Dip Infection Control

The Postgraduate Diploma in Infection

Control enables you to gain a more in

depth understanding of the world of

microbiology.

As well as learning about the nature

of communicable disease and how to


control and prevention you will gain

an understanding of the essential

principles of research design.


following modules:

n Introduction to Medical

Microbiology and Immunology (20

Credits)


Credits)



(20 Credits)




Postgraduate Diploma (awarded after

120 credits) we offer the opportunity

for you to progress on to study for a

full Masters (awarded after 180

credits).

MSc Infection Control

The MSc in Infection Control allows

you develop an in depth awareness of

the world of microbiology and build on

the skills and knowledge gained

throughout your studies allowing you

to apply them to a final research

project.


following modules:

n Introduction to Medical

Microbiology and Immunology (20

Credits)


Credits)



(20 Credits)



n Dissertation (60 Credits)

Our programmes will increase your

understanding of the skills required by

an infection control practitioner, which

will enable you to be more effective in

your role.


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Law courses

Enhance your career

prospects and prepare for

a high-level career in an

international law firm,

multinational company or

governmental

organisation.


Developed and managed by subject

experts, our LLM course will prepare

law and business graduates for a high-

level career in international law firms,

multi-national companies,

governmental/non-governmental

organisations, human resources,

insurance companies, investment

companies, companies/businesses

involved in export/import, research

institutions, and many more.

Internationally-focused and

internationally-recognised, this

programme will enable students to

study areas such as international

competition law, commercial dispute

resolution and private law as well as

intellectual property law, the law of the

World Trade Organisation (WTO) and

the international sale and carriage of

goods.

About our LLM International

Trade and Commercial Law

programme

Our International Trade and

Commercial Law programme will

appeal to both UK and international

students.

It has also been designed for qualified

solicitors or barristers who will also be

able to use the skills and knowledge

gained from studying the course to

meet their annual Continuing

Professional Development (CPD)

requirements.

Delivered entirely online, our courses

give you the flexibility to study whilst

you continue to work full-time.

PG Cert International Trade

and Commercial Law

The Postgraduate Certificate in

International Trade and Commercial

Law is the starting point for your

journey on our postgraduate law

pathway.

You will learn about law of world trade

organisation, international competition

law, international sales of goods and

more.


modules:

n Law of the World Trade

Organisation (20 credits)

n International Competition Law (20

credits)

n International Sales of Goods (20

credits)

Upon completion of your PG Cert

International Trade and Commercial

Law we offer the opportunity for you to

progress to study for our PG Dip

degree (120 credits) and the full LLM

(awarded after 180 credits).

PG Dip International Trade

and Commercial Law

The next step in our postgraduate law

pathway, this course builds on the

knowledge and experience you gained

in our PG Cert course.


modules:




credits)


credits)

n Legal Research Skills and Methods

(20 credits)*

Optional modules**

n International Carriage of Goods (20

credits)

n Private International Law (20

credits)

n Intellectual Property Law (20

credits)

n International Commercial Dispute

Resolution (20 credits)

* These modules are core and must be

passed in order to achieve the award.

** In addition to the core modules,

students will take two optional modules.

Upon completion of your PG Dip

(awarded after 120 credits) we offer

the opportunity for you to progress on

to study for a full LLM (awarded after

180 credits).

LLM International Trade and

Commercial Law

The final step in our postgraduate law

pathway, this course prepares you for

a high-level career in an international

law firm, multinational company or

governmental organisation.


following modules:




credits)


credits)

n Legal Research Skills and Methods

(20 credits)*

n Dissertation (60 credits)*

Optional modules**

n International Carriage of Goods (20

credits)

n Private International Law (20

credits)

n Intellectual Property Law (20

credits)

n International Commercial Dispute

Resolution (20 credits)

* These modules are core and must be

passed in order to achieve the award.

** In addition to the core modules,

students will take two optional modules.


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Our postgraduate courses are flexible enough to allow you continue to work alongside your studies. Many students meet the costs of their

study through a combination of personal savings, family savings, loans and full-time or part-time employment. Our fees are the same for all

students, and anyone will receive a 10% discount if they pay the annual tuition or course fee payment up-front.

If you are an overseas student, you should check whether your government provides financial support for overseas study.

We offer a simple monthly payment plan to spread the cost of your tuition fee.

If you have successfully completed a Bachelors degree with us and decide to continue your studies to Masters level, we will also offer you

a 10% Alumni Loyalty Discount on your postgraduate tuition fees.

*The indicative study duration is a guide to how long your course will take to complete. The actual duration will vary according to module

availability and the student’s study speed.

**We reserve the right to change course fees to reflect inflation and changes in available higher education funding. Please read our terms

and conditions for more details.

Postgraduate tuition fees

Programme Credits Indicative study duration* Annual tuition/course

fee** Full course fee**

Postgraduate Certificate 60 8 months £3,000 £3,000

Postgraduate Diploma 120 1 year, 4 months £4,500 £6,000

MSc / MPH /LLM 180 2 years £4,500 £9,000

MBA 180 2 years £6,000 £12,000


All applications will be considered on their individual merits and assessed by the

academic team, taking into account professional status and work experience as well

as prior academic achievements. If English is not your first language, then we require

IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

For more detailed information on the specific entry requirements for our postgraduate

courses please visit the relevant course page on our website.

Entry requirements

University of Essex Online courses are delivered by Kaplan Open Learning (Essex) Limited. Every effort has been made to ensure the information within this publication is correct.

However, Kaplan Open Learning (Essex) Limited reserves the right to change or amend, at any time, any of the course details including content, dates, fees payable, terms and

conditions. Kaplan Open Learning (Essex) Limited also reserves the right to close or not start any published course.

Contact one of our experienced Admissions Advisers today on + 44 (0) 800 0527 526.

It is important that you fully understand the commitment involved and choose the right

programme.

We will discuss your previous education, relevant work experience, time available to

study and your career aspirations.

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