5 reasons to start your Masters degree this January

Hannah’s story...

When Hannah graduated from university with a Bachelors degree in business and management, she always knew that studying for a Master of Business Management (MBM) would be the next logical step for her future career.

Shortly after graduation, Hannah was offered an exciting new job opportunity out of the blue and decided to put her study plans on hold. After two years and enjoying the progress she had made in her current role, Hannah quickly realised in order to reach a more senior position, she would need to actively pursue her original postgraduate study plans. However, giving up her current work responsibilities wasn’t an option.

That’s when Hannah did some research into flexible, 100% online Masters and came across the University of Essex Online, which offered an alternative, manageable Master of Business Management course. Hannah could study from the comfort of her own home when it suited her best. Even better, upon successful completion of her course, she would be able to attend an in-person graduation ceremony to celebrate her achievements. There wasn’t any need to wait until next year to enrol as the next intake was in the upcoming January!

More time to research next steps

University courses traditionally start in October. Depending on where you are in your career or personal life, the summer months may be particularly busy and there may be less time to explore which online course is best for you. By aiming for a January start date, you can take the time as the year winds down to prepare for your next big career move. We also offer multiple intakes throughout the year for added flexibility.

Additional time to pursue hobbies and interests

Why not take some extra time to pursue your passions? With the later January intake, you can spend more time dedicated to your interests and hobbies before embarking on a Masters degree. These extracurricular activities may even help to add much-needed colour to your CV, drive career opportunities and lead to a more fulfilling work-life balance in the future.

Align work responsibilities

If you’re a working professional, it makes sense to start your course in line with a new working year, to give you more time to plan ahead and maximise annual leave. In addition, all courses at the University of Essex Online are designed specifically for online delivery and to fit flexibly around your existing commitments wherever you are in the world. So, there’s no need to hit pause on your current career.

International study commitments

If you’re studying in another country and have yet to finish your undergraduate course, then a January start could be a convenient alternative. Speak to one of the dedicated student ambassadors on the Unibuddy platform to find out more about the rich international community. What’s more, the Student Support team covers a wide range of time zones and they’ll be happy to help with any enquiries.

Kick off new year’s resolutions

Not sure if your non-traditional background makes you a good fit for online study? At the University of Essex Online, you can pursue either an academic or work experience entry route onto your chosen course. With an education that’s accessible to everyone, the new year is the perfect time to kick-start your new adventure and enjoy a student experience like no other.

The University of Essex Online is one of the UK’s longest-running providers of 100% online courses and one of the country’s top 40 universities (Complete University Guide 2023). Discover our full range of postgraduate courses and apply today.