Program Overview

University of Essex Online Programs

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

Program List

• Advanced Object-Oriented Design and Programming
  • Study mode: Part-time
  • Location: Online
  • Indicative duration: 13 weeks
• Applied Forensic Psychology
  • Study mode: Part-time
  • Location: Online
  • Indicative duration: 13 weeks
• Applied Pathophysiology and Pharmacology in the Management of Disease
  • Study mode: Part-time
  • Location: Online
  • Indicative duration: 13 weeks
• BA (Hons) Business and Management
  • Study mode: Part-time
  • Location: Online
  • Indicative duration: 4 years
• BA (Hons) Business and Management (Top-up)
  • Study mode: Part-time
  • Location: Online
  • Indicative duration: 16 months
• BA (Hons) Business and Marketing
  • Study mode: Part-time
  • Location: Online
  • Indicative duration: 4 years
• BSc (Hons) Business and Computing
  • Study mode: Part-time
  • Location: Online
  • Indicative duration: 4 years
• BSc (Hons) Business Psychology
  • Study mode: Part-time
  • Location: Online
  • Indicative duration: 4 years
• BSc (Hons) Computer Science
  • Study mode: Part-time
  • Location: Online
  • Indicative duration: 4 years
• BSc (Hons) Criminal Psychology
  • Study mode: Part-time
  • Location: Online
  • Indicative duration: 4 years

Law of World Trade Organisation

Overview

The Law of World Trade Organisation online professional course is designed to provide students with an in-depth knowledge of the global rules of international trade between nations. The course covers the framework for implementing and monitoring agreements, the development of the WTO in world trade, its remit, how it operates, and notable successes and failures.

Course Structure

The course covers a range of topics, including:

• International trade and the WTO
• WTO dispute settlement
• WTO principles: most favoured nation, and national treatment
• Tariff and non-tariff barriers
• Exceptions to the WTO rules
• Dumping and subsidies
• WTO annexed agreements
• The future of the WTO in international trade

Learning and Assessments

Teaching Methods

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

• Multimedia lecturecasts
• Discussion forums
• Live Q&A sessions
• A comprehensive eLibrary
• Support from academic staff and a dedicated Student Support team

Assessment Methods

Students are assessed exclusively through assignments, including:

• Assessed discussion forums
• Written assignments
• Journal entries

Entry Requirements

No formal qualifications or experience are necessary. However, a high proficiency in English is required, equivalent to an IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5.

Fees and Funding

The full tuition fee for the course is ｣1,386 for UK students and ｣1,455 for international students. A 10% alumni discount is available for previous graduates of the University of Essex or University of Essex Online.

Graduation

Upon successful completion of the course, students will receive a digital certificate confirming they have achieved 20 academic credits at postgraduate level. This can be beneficial for those looking to climb the career ladder or take the first step into law. Students can also progress to additional law online professional courses or postgraduate qualifications, subject to meeting the entry requirements.