Essex short courses in social research
Our high-quality courses
are taught by experts in their fields, either from Essex or from our
partner organisations, and reflect the teaching and research excellence of the social sciences at our
University.
Who are the courses aimed at?
These training events are aimed at PhD students, practitioners and academics
wishing to deepen their understanding of social research and upgrade their
skills in research methods.
What courses do we offer?
We offer a range of courses from introductory courses to more advanced
methods including:
- Life history and oral history interviewing (Professor Paul Thompson)
- The art of qualitative interviewing (Liz Spencer)
- Narratives and humanistic social research (Professor Ken Plummer)
- Introduction to structural equation modelling (Dr Nick Allum, Dr Tom
Scotto and Katy Sindall (University of Surrey))
- Stories of health and illness (illness narratives) (Professor Ken
Plummer)
How much do they cost?
Fees vary for each course and can be found on each
event listing, but typical
prices are:
Standard fee (commercial, central/local government organisations)
- £180 for 1-day course
- £360 for 2-day course
Higher education staff or registered charities (non-Essex)
- £120 for 1-day course
- £240 for 2-day course
Registered PhD students (non-Essex)
- £120 for 1-day course
- £240 for 2-day course
University of Essex staff
- £120 for 1-day course
- £240 for 2-day course
University of Essex staff (Department of Sociology and associated units)
- £50 (refundable on attendance of the course)
University of Essex PhD students
- £50 (refundable on attendance of the course)
Cancellation policy
If participants wish to cancel their booking, they will receive a full refund
for the course fee provided they cancel with no less than one month's notice. No
refunds can be given after this time. In the event we are forced to cancel the
course, participants will receive a full refund of any course fees paid. Please
note that participants will not be reimbursed for any associated costs incurred,
including travel and accommodation.
Travel and accommodation
Contact information
For additional information or queries contact
Fay Wilson