Social Science Data Analysis

Courses are 35 hours over 2 weeks unless otherwise stated. Please note all courses will be offered only via online delivery.

For information on specific courses please refer to the 2021 course list overview.

ECTS Course credit will still be available for courses when taking the Single Course Exam. 

Along with our courses, we will be offering opportunities to enhance students’ ESS experience outside of the virtual classroom. These will include presentations from internationally renowned experts in social science methodology as part of our Speaker Series, as well as opportunities to network with fellow ESS participants.

We will conduct sessions via the video conferencing software Zoom. Participants therefore must have access to their own computing facilities in the form of a laptop or desktop PC. This should include adequate audio and visual equipment in the form of a webcam (built in or detachable), as well as a reliable internet connection to enable full participation in the online sessions.

Please be advised that all scheduled class times are in BST. However, many of our courses will be able to offer recordings that will be available to those enrolled.

We will ensure that each participant has access to the necessary software to participate in their course, along with other materials, as part of your course fees. 

The language of instruction of this summer school is English.

For best learning success, participants should have the background knowledge necessary to follow a course. The Instructors’ specifications of the prior knowledge expected of participants appear at the end of the course descriptions for each session. This will also include any specialised requirements, such as computing knowledge, although basic knowledge of computing is essential. Participants can refresh and enhance their mathematics knowledge in an intensive course, Mathematics for Social Scientists, which is provided free of charge for participants of the Summer School. 

Instructors will assume that everyone doing their course has the required background knowledge and reserve the right to exclude a participant who does not have the required background.

Anyone who is uncertain about whether a course is appropriate for their needs or their background should contact the Summer School office for advice.

Applications for our online 2021 Summer School are now closed. 

Fees differ by length of course and there is a discounted fee for participants from academic institutions. For a more detailed breakdown please view our course fees.

Applicants wishing to apply should complete the online application form. The completed application should reach the office of ESS-SSDA by 1 May 2021. Any applications received after this date will be subject to a £50 surcharge. We strongly recommend early applications as courses can fill up quickly and many will be unavailable at the time of the application deadline.

On receipt of the application, the Summer School office will send applicants an invoice for the amount due. At this point a non refundable £50 deposit needs to be paid to secure your place. Full payment must then be paid by 21 May 2021. There are two options for payment: online payment or bank transfer.

Essex PG students need to apply via Proficio, in addition to completing the application form. Please contact the summer school office with all queries by emailing essexsummerschoolssda@essex.ac.uk

For more information on the application process, including how to make payment and our cancellation policy, please visit our external Essex Summer School in Social Science Data Analysis website.

Please note as this summer school will be delivered online in 2021 – accommodation will not be available at this time.