Week 1: The Oxford Experience

Experience Oxford life

Week 1: Sunday 6 - Saturday 12 July 2025

The Oxford Experience is a residential summer programme aimed at non-specialists aged 18 and above, providing over 80 week-long courses in a range of subjects. Seminars meet each weekday morning, with afternoons free for course-related field trips, individual study, or exploring the many places of interest in and around Oxford.

During your course you will sample life in Christ Church, one of Oxford’s most impressive and beautiful colleges. 

View courses taking place during Week 1 below, or you can view courses for all weeks.

For full programme details, please see our Oxford Experience overview.

Programme update

Enrolment deadline:

All courses will close to new enrolments at 23:59 BST on 30 April.

Accommodation:

Weeks 1, 2, 3 and 5 now only have limited accommodation options available.

Week 1 social programme

Alongside the optional and free social activities held throughout the programme, Week 1 participants will be able to purchase tickets to the following social events:

• Walking tours (£10): Choice of one of three walking tours, led by expert local guides. Tuesday afternoon 2-4pm.
• Excursion (£40): Visit to Rousham House, originally built in 1635 and known for landscape gardens designed by the leading 18th-century horticulturalist, William Kent. Wednesday afternoon, 1.30-5.00pm.

Events are subject to change. Tickets will be available to purchase in spring 2025, all participants will be notified when they are available.