University of Essex, Beaconhouse to expand education in Pakistan

The partnership will offer an exciting range of technology, law and business courses in Pakistan starting in September 2024.

Study in UK: The University of Essex has partnered with the Beaconhouse International College to provide courses in Pakistan.

Beaconhouse is a big name in the world as an education provider. It has over 300,000 students based in eight countries including Europe, the Middle East and Asia. The collaboration between the University of Essex and Beaconhouse International College will offer undergraduate and postgraduate courses across the purpose-built campuses across the major cities of Lahore, Faisalabad, and Islamabad.

While commenting on this partnership, Deputy Dean of Partnerships at the University of Essex David Briggs said: “We are extremely excited to launch this partnership to respond to the need for high-quality higher education opportunities within Pakistan and the wider region. As one of the most international universities in the world with a growing network of global partners we’re delighted to enter this agreement with Beaconhouse, one of the most respected education providers in the region."

“Together we can provide exceptional courses and educational opportunities with Beaconhouse International College to deliver a genuine international experience to its students, including new and innovative links between students studying with Beaconhouse International College in Pakistan and students studying with the University of Essex in the UK,” added David Briggs.

Nassir Kasuri, Chief Executive Officer of Beaconhouse International College, said: “It is a great privilege for us to enter into this partnership with the University of Essex, which will give students unparalleled access to some of the best UK qualifications. The deep collaboration envisaged under this agreement will see students benefit from a truly international experience for the first time without having to travel abroad.”

University of Essex, Beaconhouse courses details

The partnership will provide exciting courses in law, technology and business for the September 2024 intake in Pakistan campuses. The courses which will be offered include postgraduate level MSc Applied Data Science, Master of Business Management (MBM), LLM Business Law, and LLM International Commercial. At the graduate level, the courses will be - Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), LLB Law, BSc Artificial Intelligence, and BSc Accounting and Finance.

Beaconhouse International College will be able to provide these courses through the University of Essex’s internationally-renowned departments which comprises - Statistics and Actuarial Science, School of Mathematics, School of Computer Science and Electronic Engineering, Essex Law School, and Essex Business School.

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