Literature, creative writing and film studies

Develop your own creativity and examine that of others

Join us for a short course – in Oxford or online

Start (or finish) your own novel, poem or play; produce critical analyses of classic and contemporary literature; or explore the cinematic works of a country, genre or director.

Gain credit from short courses

Many of our short courses, including weekly learning programmes (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.

Part-time Oxford University qualifications

From undergraduate level study to advanced graduate courses.


Upcoming courses

Online - live • Short courses • Hybrid - in person or online
  • Sat 10 Jun 2023
  • 9:45am – 5:00pm
Online - flexible • Short courses
  • Wed 14 Jun 2023 – 25 Aug 2023
Online - flexible • Short courses
  • Wed 14 Jun 2023 – 25 Aug 2023
Online - flexible • Short courses
  • Mon 19 Jun 2023 – 01 Sep 2023
Summer schools • Short courses
  • Sun 23 Jul 2023 – 12 Aug 2023