Week 5: The Oxford Experience

Experience Oxford life

Week 5: Sunday 3 - Saturday 9 August 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 5 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.

Social programme

Alongside the optional and free social activities held throughout the programme, Week 5 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 Stonor Park a history country house nestled in the Chilterns. The house includes a 12th century private chapel, Italianate garden and a prehistoric stone circle in the ground. Wednesday afternoon, 1.30-5.30pm.

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