Our methods
Essex is a campus-based university and we know that our students value being together on campus. On our campuses we can better support you to achieve success, and you can also experience all the benefits of being part of our diverse, global and inclusive community. It is these experiences, both academic and cultural, that play such an important part of your time at Essex.
Face-to-face
The traditional-style, and most likely what you will be expecting when arriving at Essex. At Essex, we pride ourselves on being a campus-based University. We offer alternatives for those that need it, but we believe your course is only one part of the transformational educations you'll receive when studying with us. And why wouldn't we, with the stunning campuses we have at Colchester, Southend and Loughton.
We use a range of different styles and methods when teaching face-to-face, from teaching in large groups such as lectures and seminars, to smaller group learning and more student-led and active sessions also. Each of our departments have incredible facilities to ensure you have the best learning experience whilst on campus and achieve our goal of giving you a research-led education.
Dual-delivery
When the new academic year starts in October, our teaching programmes will be taught in a way that blends in-person classes with a range of online lectures, teaching, learning and collaborative support to deliver a high quality education.
How you are taught will vary between courses and departments. You can find out more about how teaching will be delivered on our department pages. Here you can find out more about your specific teaching and assessment arrangements.
The combination of different types of learning opportunities will be tailored to the learning outcomes of your course. This may include:
- webinars
- lectures and tutorials in the University's virtual learning environment
- collaborative discussions
- group project work using social media or other meeting platforms like ZOOM, WhatsApp or Messenger
There will also be other ways of learning, designed to enable you to engage more easily and manage your workload. It will also help develop your deeper understanding of the topic. This will usually involve:
- self-directed study
- readings
- online tasks
This approach gives us a built in way to move to off-campus delivery at any point during the year, which means less disruption and ensures our students’ wellbeing, whatever the circumstances. This is not an online degree, but a way for us to deliver teaching that will ensure the continuity of education for all students.
We are dedicated to delivering a quality, transformative education and to supporting you to succeed in your studies and in preparing for your future.
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