Application Procedure, Fees and Terms

Course Fees
Information on course fees can be found on our fee schedule. Fees differ by length of course and there is a discounted fee for participants from academic institutions and non-profit organisations.

Application Procedure            
Applicants should complete the online application. We will continue to take applications until notice of application closure is posted. We strongly recommend early applications as courses can fill up quickly and many will become unavailable by May. All applicants also need to check our website for up-to-date information on course availability.

Essex postgraduate students must apply via Proficio in addition to the application form.

Full course fee payment must be received by the date provided to you with your invoice. Please contact essexsummerschoolssda@essex.ac.uk with all queries.

Making Your Payment
Upon confirmation of being offered a place, the Summer School office will send applicants an invoice for the amount due within two weeks. Full payment must then be paid by the date provided to you with your invoice. Places on courses cannot be guaranteed if payment has not been received in full by this date. There are two options for payment: online payment or bank transfer.

  1. Online Payment
    Payments can be made online at http://www.essex.ac.uk/online_shop/summerschool/. The University bank will accept Visa, Mastercard, and Eurocard. The 8 digit number required to complete the payment will be found at the top of the invoice, under Invoice Reference.
  2. Bank Transfer
    Please be aware that this form of payment can incur extra charges both in the country of payment and again in the UK. A direct bank transfer can be made to the University of Essex at Lloyds Bank. Please ensure that the name of the participant is used as a reference and included in all correspondence. Bank details and how to proceed with the bank transfer payment will be included on the invoice.

Cancellation and Refund Policies

  • Registered participants with unsuccessful visa attempts will be entitled to claim a full refund.
  • Registered participants on courses cancelled by the Essex Summer School in Social Science Data Analysis will be entitled to claim a full refund.
  • Cancellations made prior to 1 June 2026: A full refund minus an administrative charge of £50.00.
  • Cancellations made between 1 June and 1 July 2026: A fifty percent charge or refund of fifty percent.
  • Cancellations made after 1 July 2026: No refund to be made.
  • Extenuating circumstances will be considered at the organiser’s discretion