Undergraduate Diplomas
Undergraduate Diplomas are equivalent to the second year of undergraduate study. They are the next step if you have either completed, or due to complete, a course at first-year undergraduate level (FHEQ Level 4).
Diplomas are offered in:
We also offer Advanced Diplomas.
How you will study
All of our courses are taught on a part-time basis which means that many of our students study alongside work and family commitments. Some meet weekly or over weekends and are taught in Oxford. Other courses are taught with online components and with short residencies in Oxford.
Credit
The syllabus and teaching of these award courses are aimed at second year undergraduate level and students are eligible for the award of 120 transferable CATS (Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme) points at FHEQ Level 5 on successful completion of a two year programme.
Find out more about CATS points
Credit transfer scheme
The Department does not offer undergraduate degrees, but students who obtain a Diploma may, if they wish, apply to transfer the credit to another academic institution, such as the Open University, modular universities such as Oxford Brookes University, and other institutions of higher eduction. Please note that successfully completing a course does not give you automatic right of entry to any institution, the transfer-in of credit is always at the receiving institution's discretion.
Opportunities vary for the transfer of credit, so students who are considering taking this course in order to transfer credit are advised to discuss the possibilities before applying. Please contact Student Support on +44 (0)1865 280355 or student.support@conted.ox.ac.uk.
Courses
Undergraduate Diploma in Creative Writing
For aspiring writers, the Diploma offers involvement in a wide range of literary projects over two years of focused part-time study.
Undergraduate Diploma in History of Art
This is a two-year, part-time modular course equivalent to one year full-time undergraduate degree study
Undergraduate Diploma in British Archaeology
The Diploma in British Archaeology is an undergraduate part-time course specially designed to suit adult students with busy lives
Undergraduate Diploma in English Social and Local History
The Undergraduate Diploma in English Social and Local History is a part-time, modular course, lasting two years
Read some of our Student Spotlights to find out how others have used their Oxford Undergraduate Diploma for further study, career progression or personal enrichment.
Student spotlight: Margaret Broadbent
Aged 80, Margaret Broadbent wanted a new focus in life - and our Diploma in English Local History ticked the boxes.Student spotlight: Paul Scott
The Diploma in Creative Writing gave Paul the freedom to experiment with different genres, and the confidence to embark on a new path in lifeStudent spotlight: Tahmina Maula
Tahmina worked as a senior manager in education before taking a career break to undertake the Undergraduate Diploma in Creative Writing.