University of Essex
Colchester, United Kingdom · QS World Rank #456
Living cost in United Kingdom: GBP 1,529–1,171/mo official source
English requirements
What this university states for taught postgraduate entry, across every test it accepts. Individual programmes can ask for more — the table below shows a programme's own score where we have verified it.
| Test | Overall | Min per section |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS | 6 | 5.5 |
| TOEFL(0-120 scale) | 82 | 17 |
| PTE | 60 | 59 |
| Cambridge | 169 | 162 |
Group 1, the lowest of the published postgraduate requirement groups; each course is assigned a group so many taught master's require higher. TOEFL on pre-2026 scale. Duolingo is not listed · official source
Verified programmes (2)
Master's programmes at this university that we have verified against its official pages — the field each maps to, and a direct link to the official course page.
| Programme | Field | Length | Tuition (intl) | English |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LLM International Human Rights Law | International Human Rights Law | 12 moIntake: Sep | GBP 23,875 total | See official page |
| LLM International Humanitarian Law | International Human Rights Law, Humanitarian Action | 12 moIntake: Sep | See official page | See official page |
Scholarships that fund study here
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What master's programmes does University of Essex offer?
We have verified 2 master's programmes at University of Essex against its official pages, concentrated in International Human Rights Law, Humanitarian Action.
How much is international tuition at University of Essex?
Across the programmes we verified, international tuition is about GBP 23,875. It varies by programme — confirm on the official course page.
What IELTS score does University of Essex require?
University of Essex's university-wide minimum for taught master's entry is IELTS 6 (TOEFL and others also accepted). Individual programmes can require more.
How much does it cost to live in United Kingdom as a student?
Student living costs in United Kingdom are around GBP 1,529–1,171/mo (official source).
Are there scholarships to study at University of Essex?
Yes. Scholarships that fund study in United Kingdom include: Cambridge Trust Scholarships, Chevening Scholarship, Clarendon Fund Scholarship, Commonwealth Master's Scholarship and 10 more.
Programme names and tuition are verified against official pages and dated in our database; nothing here is a paid placement. Confirm current details on the official course page before applying.