Literature, creative writing and film studies
Short courses for adult learners
Develop your own creativity and examine that of others
Courses in literature, creative writing and film enable you to develop your own creativity and examine that of others. You may opt to start (or finish) your own novel, poem or play, or to produce critical analyses of works in these genres. You may study the history and varieties of the English language and/or ideas about language, meaning and literature. Or you may explore the cinematic works of a country, genre or director.
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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.
Oxford qualifications
Undergraduate programmes
We are delighted to introduce new distance learning study options for our undergraduate creative writing and English literature programmes, so that you can choose your preferred mode of study to fit around your work, home or family life.
Postgraduate degrees
Part-time master's and doctoral programmes for graduates.
Upcoming courses
- Mon 24 Jan 2022 – 08 Apr 2022
- Mon 24 Jan 2022 – 08 Apr 2022
- Tue 25 Jan 2022 – Tue 29 Mar 2022
- 10 meetings
- 12:30 – 2:30pm
- Wed 26 Jan 2022 – 08 Apr 2022
- Sat 05 Mar 2022
- 09.45 - 17.00
Award programmes
Part-time awards and graduate degrees.
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.Foundation Certificate in English Literature
A two-year part-time course, equivalent to the first year of a full-time undergraduate English degree. Two study options are available, including a mostly online option.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. Two study options are available including an online option with a summer school in Oxford.MSt in Creative Writing
A two-year, part-time master's offering a unique combination of high contact hours, genre specialization, and critical and creative breadth.MSt in Literature and Arts (MLA)
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.