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In-person short courses
Join us for in-person learning
From single day events to short courses that meet weekly
Explore a topic in depth over one or two days or extend your knowledge over several weeks with a weekly class or lecture series.
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In-person day and weekend events: one or two-day courses which meet face-to-face for in-person teaching. Some are livestreamed so you can watch online if you can't attend in person. Most of these courses are non-assessed and involve no coursework.
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In-person weekly classes: courses of 5 or 10 weeks duration. Most take place at Ewert House in Summertown or at Rewley House in central Oxford. The majority of these courses require coursework and are assessed.
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Lecture series: enjoy a weekly series of lectures on a given topic in the Lecture Theatre at Rewley House, Oxford. The majority are also livestreamed. No coursework is required.
Upcoming courses
In-person weekly • Short courses
The course introduces students to approaches, methods and sources for English local history, with an emphasis on the documentary evidence available for studying manors, parishes, towns and populations.
- Mon 09 Sep 2024 – Thu 26 Sep 2024
- 6 meetings
- 7:00 – 9:00pm
Online - live • Short courses • Professional development • Hybrid - in person or online
Delve into historic urban landscapes, mastering spatial analysis techniques in this 2-day course. Uncover layers of history and culture, enriching your professional skill set. Learn how the layout of cities helps to shape movement, interaction and trade.
- Tue 17 Sep 2024 – 18 Sep 2024
- 2 meetings
- 13.00pm Tues - 5pm Wed
In-person day/weekend • Short courses
Positive Psychology offers a direct approach to help people create strategies towards wellbeing. Changing our interpretation of the world can help us feel happier, healthier, more positive, and become more resilient. Join us in Oxford to learn more.
- Fri 20 Sep 2024
- 9:45am – 5:00pm
Online - live • Short courses • Hybrid - in person or online
On the occasion of the National Gallery’s upcoming exhibition 'Vincent Van Gogh: Poets and Lovers', we will consider the enduring interest of this painter and how his relevance is being framed anew.
- Sat 21 Sep 2024
- 9:45am – 5:00pm
In-person weekly • Short courses
Britain and France have colonised the countries of The Middle East since the mid-19th century, claiming to deliver enlightenment and democracy. However, from the conquest of Algeria to the Sykes-Picot agreement many challenge the integrity of such claims.
- Mon 30 Sep 2024 – Mon 02 Dec 2024
- 10 meetings
- 10:30am – 12:30pm
Online short courses and events
Study with Oxford University whenever it suits you, from anywhere in the world, with a flexible online course, live-time weekly class, online lecture series or day event.Day schools and weekend events
Join us in Oxford or online to explore a topic in depth over one or two days with multiple speakers or extend your knowledge over several weeks with a lecture series.Lecture series
Weekly lectures on a given topic. All can be enjoyed in person at Rewley House, with the majority also being livestreamed – so you can choose to attend online or in Oxford.Weekly 'live-time' classes
Classes which meet once per week either online or in Oxford. Most require coursework and are assessed.Summer schools in Oxford
Study with us this summer in Oxford – for personal enrichment, academic progression or professional development. Explore a favourite topic while you discover the world’s most famous university city.Undergraduate Certificate of Higher Education (from 2025)
A flexible, part-time route to an Oxford University qualification. Gain credit from flexible short online courses, weekly classes, and the Oxford University Summer School for Adults. Explore a wide range of subjects in this multidisciplinary programme.