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Courses
We offer over 800 courses per year across a broad spectrum of subjects. Classes vary in length from one-day seminars and short courses to weekly classes, online courses, summer schools, and degree programmes.
Courses are grouped by their duration or focus into the broad categories you see below. Use the search feature to the left to find courses by subject; or click on any of the course groupings below to learn more. You may also wish to browse a list of all our courses.
Day & weekend events
Courses of 1 or 2 days duration, usually held at weekends. The majority of these courses require no coursework.
Weekly classes
Courses which meet once per week over a period of 10 or 20 weeks. Most require coursework and are assessed.
Online & distance learning
These courses range from short courses of 5, 10 or 20 weeks duration, to part-time degree programmes.
Professional development
For organizations and professionals worldwide, these courses range from short refresher courses to full degree programmes.
Oxford qualifications
Requiring one or more years of part-time study, these courses lead to an award from the University of Oxford
Summer schools
One-week residential and non-residential courses. Most require no coursework, and are non-assessed.
Course Highlights
- Download the Nanotechnology Programme Brochure
- Protocol Preparation
- South Africa since Apartheid
- Bugs in your home and garden
Courses held in town of Reading:
We offer over 80 evening courses on the London Road Campus. More...
International Students
Information on courses for international students, visas, English language requirements and more can be found on our international students pages.