Psychology and counselling
Understand the human mind
Short courses and training
Introducing a range of theories, skills and techniques to help you understand the human mind and its functions, and to gain an appreciation of how we think, both collectively and as individuals. There are options to progress your studies to postgraduate study.
Many of our short courses, including flexible online courses, weekly classes (both in Oxford and online) and some summer schools, can be studied for credit, which means they can count towards a recognised qualification such as our Undergraduate Certificate of Higher Education.
Postgraduate programmes
Upcoming courses
Online - flexible • Short courses
This course introduces the science of psychology, exploring the richness of human functions, uncovering the brain's secrets and revealing its complexities. Studies from biological, psychodynamic, cognitive, behavioural and social approaches are presented.
- Mon 24 Apr 2023 – 07 Jul 2023
Online - live • Short courses • Professional development
Learn how to make the work system work and explore the ways in which you can create a more successful physical and psychological workplace.
- Tue 25 Apr 2023 – 28 Apr 2023
- 4 meetings
- 11:00-12:30 (UK time)
In-person weekly • Short courses
Exploring the way young people form relationships with themselves and others from a therapeutic perspective. The ten week programme provides transferrable skills and a basic introduction for listening to and helping young people in a variety of settings.
- Wed 26 Apr 2023 – Wed 28 Jun 2023
- 10 meetings
- 10:30am – 12:30pm
In-person weekly • Short courses
Exploring the various historical and contemporary models that endeavour to explain the etiology of psychopathology. A holistic and person-centred approach to the conceptualisation and treatment of distress will be considered.
- Wed 26 Apr 2023 – Wed 28 Jun 2023
- 10 meetings
- 7:00 – 9:00pm
In-person weekly • Short courses
Whether you are a counsellor already, keen to understand the power of this approach, wish to integrate it into your own practice, or a professional in one of the many disciplines that have been influenced by it, then this course should fascinate you.
- Wed 17 May 2023 – Wed 14 Jun 2023
- 5 meetings
- 6:30 – 9:30pm
Postgraduate study
Part-time graduate courses for those looking to gain an Oxford qualification.
Master's Programme in Psychodynamic Studies
Part-time master's programme providing training in psychodynamic counselling, including academic study and research.