To study a degree at the University of Essex, you can choose the relevant degree preparation course below. Once you’ve passed your course at the required level, with good attendance, you’re guaranteed progression to your chosen degree.
Take a Foundation Certificate to progress to the first year of a bachelor’s degree at the University of Essex.
If you’ve finished high school but don’t meet the entry requirements for your preferred university, a Foundation Certificate can help you gain entry to the first year of an undergraduate degree.
Studying a Foundation Certificate gives you the chance to improve your English language level, academic skills and subject knowledge.
Take an International Year One (IYO) course to progress straight to the second year of a bachelor’s degree at the University of Essex.
If you’ve finished high school with good grades, but don’t meet the entry requirements for university, an International Year One, or IYO for short, can help you gain entry to the second year of an undergraduate degree.
Studying an IYO gives you the chance to combine academic preparation with the first year of an undergraduate degree. You can improve your English language level, academic skills and subject knowledge.
Take a Pre-Master’s to progress to a master’s degree at the University of Essex.
If you’ve completed a bachelor’s degree or equivalent but don’t meet the entry requirements for postgraduate study, a Pre-Master’s can help you gain entry to a master’s degree.
Studying a Pre-Master’s gives you the chance to improve your English language level, academic skills and subject knowledge.
If you meet academic requirements for a degree and just need to improve your English, you can take a Pre-Sessional English course before starting your degree. This course is available at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
A Pre-Sessional English course can help you enhance your English language and study skills for entry to a degree preparation course, a bachelor’s degree or a master’s degree.
If you have an offer to study at university that is conditional on English language, a Pre-Sessional English (PSE) course may be most suitable for you. You can also take a PSE course even if your study offer is unconditional, in order to develop your academic skills and confidence, ready for a degree.
If you’d like to gain valuable work experience during your studies, you can often choose to add an integrated online internship to your course, which is taken in the UK. Simply select the internship option of your preferred course when you apply.
