Program Overview

University of Essex Online Programs

The University of Essex Online offers a range of programs for students looking to further their education. Below are the details of the programs offered.

Program Details

• Advanced Object-Oriented Design and Programming: This program is offered part-time and can be completed online. The indicative duration of the program is 13 weeks.
• Applied Forensic Psychology: This program is offered part-time and can be completed online. The indicative duration of the program is 13 weeks.
• Applied Pathophysiology and Pharmacology in the Management of Disease: This program is offered part-time and can be completed online. The indicative duration of the program is 13 weeks.
• BA (Hons) Business and Management: This program is offered part-time and can be completed online. The indicative duration of the program is 4 years.
• BA (Hons) Business and Management (Top-up): This program is offered part-time and can be completed online. The indicative duration of the program is 16 months.
• BA (Hons) Business and Marketing: This program is offered part-time and can be completed online. The indicative duration of the program is 4 years.
• BSc (Hons) Business and Computing: This program is offered part-time and can be completed online. The indicative duration of the program is 4 years.
• BSc (Hons) Business Psychology: This program is offered part-time and can be completed online. The indicative duration of the program is 4 years.
• BSc (Hons) Computer Science: This program is offered part-time and can be completed online. The indicative duration of the program is 4 years.
• BSc (Hons) Criminal Psychology: This program is offered part-time and can be completed online. The indicative duration of the program is 4 years.

Postgraduate Diploma in International Healthcare Management

Overview

The Postgraduate Diploma in International Healthcare Management is a part-time program that can be completed online. The indicative duration of the program is 16 months. The program is designed to provide students with a critical understanding of leadership and management theory, challenges, and practices within a global healthcare environment.

Course Structure

The program is made up of the following modules:

• Healthcare Management: Principles and Practices (20 credits)
• Healthcare Leadership in Practice (20 credits)
• Strategic Management in Healthcare (20 credits)
• Financial Management in Healthcare (20 credits)
• Health Economics (20 credits)
• Optional modules:
  • Social Marketing (20 credits)
  • Introduction to Global Mental Health and Wellbeing (20 credits)
  • Healthcare Improvement (20 credits)

Learning and Assessments

The program is delivered through a virtual learning environment (VLE) and includes:

• Multimedia lecturecasts
• Discussion forums
• Live seminars and Q&A sessions
• A comprehensive eLibrary of textbooks and academic journals
• Support from academic staff and a dedicated Student Support team Students are assessed through a series of assignments, including discussion forums, reflective journal entries, live presentations, and written pieces.

Entry Requirements

To be eligible for the program, students must meet one of the following entry routes:

• Academic entry route: An undergraduate degree from an approved institution, equivalent to a UK Honours degree, or a relevant professional qualification.
• Work experience entry route: At least three years' relevant work experience. Students must also meet the English language requirements, which include an IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 or equivalent.

Fees and Funding

The full tuition fee for the program is:

• Ł8,314 (UK)
• Ł8,700 (International) A simple monthly payment plan is available, and a full payment discount of 5% is offered for upfront payment. Regional scholarships are available for international students based overseas in eligible countries, and an alumni discount of 10% is available for previous graduates of the University of Essex or University of Essex Online.

Graduation

On successful completion of the program, students are invited to attend a graduation ceremony at the University of Essex's Colchester campus.