The Essex Summer School in Social Science Data Analysis

The 58th Essex Summer School in Social Science Data Analysis will run from 30 June - 15 August 2025

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ESS provides not only world leading social science research methods training, but also opportunity to socialise with your fellow participants from all around the world.

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Fast facts about ESS

  • Students
  • Lecturers
  • Through the years..
  • Essex Campus
600

Avg. Students per year

78

Different Countries Since 2012

14

Different disciplines

1,500

Credits earned in 2019

8

Disciplines

47

Different courses taught

20

Different countries

40

Different institutions

17,000+

Participants since 1967

1,450

Courses Taught

78

Different Countries Sending Participants

30

Master's Degrees granted since 2013

200

Acres of beautiful parkland

60 mins

From London and Stansted Airport

2 miles

From Colchester's centre – England's oldest recorded town

24 hours

Information Centre opening hours every day during your stay