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Where is University of Essex located?

Main campus

Colchester Campus, Colchester

Additional campuses

Southend Campus, Southend-on-Sea

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University of Essex

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Entry Requirements

48-128
UCAS Points

Average range for University of Chester entry requirements. Varies depending on the course.

Offer and Acceptance Rates

Offers: 12,875
÷  
Applications: 15,555
=
OFFER RATE:
82.77%
Acceptances: 2,550
÷  
Applicants: 14,440
=
ACCEPTANCE RATE:
17.66%

This is the latest available data, published by UCAS - 21st January 2026. All data is based on UCAS standard definitions.

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