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 available.

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

Global Logistics and Transport Management

Overview

The Global Logistics and Transport Management online professional course explores the nature of logistics and its many moving parts. Students develop a critical understanding of global transport management and how the latest industrial and technological developments can improve processes within this field.

Course Structure

The course covers a range of topics, including:

• Introduction to logistics management
• Global logistics and strategies
• Integrated transport management
• E-commerce and logistics information systems
• Customer service in logistics
• Logistics costing
• Warehousing and inventory management
• Humanitarian logistics management
• Reverse logistics management
• Facility location decision management
• Global transportation and transport security
• Sustainability in transport and logistics

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 with tutors
• A comprehensive eLibrary of textbooks and academic journals
• 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

Study Duration

The course has a study duration of 13 weeks, including a one-week induction.

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 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 completion of the course, students can progress to further study, such as a PG Cert Supply Chain Management and Global Logistics, PG Dip Supply Chain Management and Global Logistics, or the full MSc Supply Chain Management and Global Logistics.