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

Strategic Human Resource Development

Overview

The Strategic Human Resource Development online professional course examines the significance of strategic human resource development (HRD) in a global context. This course explores successful talent development practices and policies at individual, group, national, and international levels. Students will consider HRD theory and practice in a global economy and the impact this may have.

Course Structure

The course covers a range of topics, including:

• Human resource development theory
• The key aspects of delivering effective and efficient HRD strategies
• Talent development methods, policies, and strategies
• Nature and meaning of strategic HRD
• HRD strategies
• Ethical learning and talent development
• Individual, group, and organisational learning
• The practice of training
• Learning transfer and evaluating HRD interventions
• Critical perspectives on workplace learning
• Managing graduate talent and career development

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 to help students settle into online study.

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 UK / ｣1,455 International
• Alumni discount of 10% of the tuition fee available for previous graduates of the University of Essex or University of Essex Online
• 14-day money-back guarantee

Graduation

Upon successful completion of the course, students will receive a certificate from the University of Essex, a top 30 UK university. The course also offers 20 academic credits, which are transferrable to further study on a PG Cert, PG Dip, or full Masters degree.