Postgraduate awards and degrees

The Department offers a range of part-time postgraduate study options in an array of subject areas.

Certificates, Diplomas, master's degrees (MSt and MSc)  and DPhil programmes are a great way to further your study, progress in your career or learn for personal enrichment.

Programme formats and delivery vary but most are taught as a blend of short residencies in Oxford and online components.

Postgraduate certificates

Postgraduate certificates

Postgraduate certificates are taught at the same level as master's degrees and are ideal for those who wish to advance their knowledge and career prospects.

Postgraduate diplomas

Postgraduate diplomas

Taught at the same level as master's degrees, postgraduate diplomas usually take longer to complete than postgraduate certificates.

Master of Studies programmes

Master of Studies programmes

The Department offers eight part-time Master of Studies (MSt) programmes as well as one full-time course. An MSt is a postgraduate degree awarded in disciplines including art, history and social sciences.

Master of Science programmes

Master of Science programmes

The Department offers 13 part-time Master of Science (MSc) programmes – a postgraduate degree awarded in science or social science.

DPhil programmes

DPhil programmes

Part-time DPhil programmes with the Department for Continuing Education. 'DPhil' stands for 'Doctor of Philosophy', sometimes referred to as a 'doctorate' or 'PhD'.

Graduate school

Graduate school

Information for graduate students at the Department for Continuing Education.