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
Short intensive • 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.
- Fri 31 May 2024
- 09:00 - 17:00
Summer schools • Short courses
The Dark Triad- Narcissistic, Machiavellian, Psychopathy- a very specific set of personality traits. Few people would desire or express such traits however they are often seen in leading roles in many areas.
- Sun 14 Jul 2024 – 20 Jul 2024
Summer schools • Short courses
Examine the inevitable developmental, biological and psychological changes occurring in adulthood across different generations and the techniques and solutions developed to manage these changes.
- Sat 03 Aug 2024 – 10 Aug 2024
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 09 Sep 2024 – 22 Nov 2024
Qualifications • Professional development
This two-year part-time course offers experienced practitioners an opportunity to develop specialist skills in Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
Further study
Part-time postgraduate programmes and professional development courses.