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
Online - live • 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.
- Tue 25 Oct 2022 – 28 Oct 2022
- 4 meetings
- 11:00-12:30 (UK time)
In-person weekly • Short courses
Have you ever thought of becoming a coach? Could coaching suit your lifestyle? Have friends or colleagues said that you would make a good one? Are you a little unsure of how to get started, what training you need or the skills involved?
- Wed 02 Nov 2022 – Wed 30 Nov 2022
- 5 meetings
- 6:30 – 9:30pm
Online - live • Short courses
What is normal? What is psychopathological? This one-day online course will present theories about the origins of psychological disorders, symptoms and syndromes, historical perspectives, and current treatment practices.
- Thu 15 Dec 2022
- 10:00am – 5:00pm
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 Jan 2023 – 24 Mar 2023
In-person day/weekend • Short courses
Join us in Oxford to discover the contribution of psychotherapy and literature in exploring our emotional transitions from birth to old age. We will look at the challenges, excitement and disappointment that each stage can represent.
- Sat 21 Jan 2023
- 9:45am – 5:00pm
Postgraduate study
Part-time graduate courses for those looking to gain an Oxford qualification.
Master's Programme in Psychodynamic Studies
Part-time master's programme providing training in psychodynamic counselling, including academic study and research.