Part-time qualifications in history

Enrich and extend your knowledge of the past

Our part-time undergraduate awards and postgraduate degree programmes in history are designed for adult learners with busy lives, who come from a variety of backgrounds.

Teaching takes place in smaller groups than many full-time degree courses, and (depending on the course) is held during evenings, weekends, short residencies or online. Tutors and students get to know each other in an informal, supportive and friendly environment.

Part-time study

Whether you're just returning to study, or are a committed lifelong learner – we have a flexible, part-time course for you. Browse our courses below.

 

Undergraduate Certificate in History

Undergraduate Certificate in History

The two-year part-time Undergraduate Certificate in History introduces key historical periods and is equivalent to the first year of a full-time undergraduate degree in History at Oxford University.

Postgraduate Certificate in Historical Studies

Postgraduate Certificate in Historical Studies

The Postgraduate Certificate in Historical Studies offers an exciting opening for graduates of all disciplines to pursue a taught postgraduate qualification in historical studies.

MSt in Historical Studies

MSt in Historical Studies

One-year part-time course combining focused study of key historical themes and concepts in British and Western European history.

MSt in Literature and Arts

MSt in Literature and Arts

An interdisciplinary programme which encompasses literature, history, art, architectural history, political thought and the history of ideas. Designed around 3 sequential periods of British history, from Early Modern to the early 20th century.

DPhil in Literature and Arts

DPhil in Literature and Arts

The interdisciplinary DPhil in Literature and Arts supports independent doctoral research on a subject linked to the British past, c.1450 – c.1914, encompassing at least two disciplines from a range including art, history and theology.

Undergraduate Certificate of Higher Education

Undergraduate Certificate of Higher Education

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.