Postgraduate Prospectus

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A message from the Dean
of our Graduate School
As a research-intensive institution,
with a commitment to providing
high-quality education, the University
of Essex provides an academically
rigorous and stimulating education
for its postgraduates.
Our postgraduate courses and research
degrees are offered as part of our
University-wide Graduate School, which
provides a focus for the needs of our
postgraduates. You will find your studies
give you the opportunity to develop your
own ideas and interests, and to engage
with thinking at the leading edge of your
subject, as part of the research
community in your department, school
or centre and the wider academic and
professional community.
Our Graduate School takes its inspiration
from our University’s commitment “to
equip students, employers and the wider
community with the knowledge, skills and
ideas for living and working successfully
in an international world of rapid social
and technological change”. In addition
to receiving tuition and supervision from
internationally recognised staff, you
benefit from a supportive and enriching
postgraduate experience in our uniquely
international university.
Our students’ success speaks for itself.
Many former postgraduates now follow
rewarding careers in industry, commerce,
financial services, local and national
government, health, research and
education. I hope you enjoy reading
the varied student and graduate profiles
within these pages.
Dr Pam Cox
Dean of the Graduate School
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