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.
- Wed 08 Jan 2025 – 21 Mar 2025
Online - live • Short courses • Professional development
Emotional Intelligence (EI) is particularly relevant in today's commercial environment where change is inevitable and uncertainty is common. EI skills are shown to facilitate higher resilience levels, both in leaders and their teams.
- Mon 13 Jan 2025 – 16 Jan 2025
- 4 meetings
- 14:00-15:30 (UK time)
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.
- Mon 20 Jan 2025 – Mon 24 Mar 2025
- 10 meetings
- 2:00 – 5:00pm
In-person weekly • Short courses
Dive into transpersonal psychology, exploring spiritual dimensions of human experience through theories, practices, and real-world applications. Engage with meditation, therapy techniques, and reflective learning for personal and professional growth.
- Mon 20 Jan 2025 – Mon 24 Mar 2025
- 10 meetings
- 6:30 – 9:30pm
In-person weekly • Short courses
Exploring human development and relationships from a therapeutic perspective. The ten week programme provides transferrable skills and a basic introduction to counselling for those who may wish to progress to further training.
- Tue 21 Jan 2025 – Tue 25 Mar 2025
- 10 meetings
- 10:00am – 12:30pm
Further study
Part-time postgraduate programmes and professional development courses.
Master's Programme in Psychodynamic Studies
Part-time master's programme providing training in psychodynamic counselling, including academic study and research.