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 - 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 11 Sep 2023 – 24 Nov 2023
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.
- Mon 18 Sep 2023 – 21 Sep 2023
- 4 meetings
- 11:00-12:30 (UK time)
Online - live • Short courses • Professional development
Emotional Intelligence (EI) is particularly relevant in today's commercial environment where change is inevitable and uncertainty is common. EI skills are shown to facilitate higher resilience levels, both in leaders and their teams.
- Tue 19 Sep 2023 – 22 Sep 2023
- 14:00 - 15:30
Online - live • Short courses • Professional development
This course aims to explore the literature on Women in Leadership and uses an evidence-based approach to explore the journey many women negotiate in moving up the organisational hierarchy.
- Mon 25 Sep 2023 – 28 Sep 2023
- 4 meetings
- 2:00 - 3:30pm (UK time)
Online - live • Short courses • Professional development
This course provides you with the terminology to identify workplace toxicity. You will learn about psychological tools and techniques to recognise and protect yourself, and be introduced to self-repair strategies to facilitate better mental health.
- Tue 26 Sep 2023 – 29 Sep 2023
- 4 meetings
- 11:00-12:30 (UK time)
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.