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
In-person weekly • Short courses
Exploring the various historical and contemporary models that endeavour to explain the etiology of psychopathology. A holistic and person-centred approach to the conceptualisation and treatment of distress will be considered.
- Wed 23 Apr 2025 – Wed 25 Jun 2025
- 10 meetings
- 10:30am – 12:30pm
Online - live • Short courses
What is normal? What is psychopathological? This online day school will present theories about the origins of psychological disorders, symptoms and syndromes, historical perspectives and current treatment practices.
- Thu 24 Apr 2025
- 10:00am – 5:00pm
In-person day/weekend • Short courses
Searching for happiness has been a major preoccupation through the centuries. Explore the concept of happiness from a psychological perspective at this day event in Oxford.
- Sat 26 Apr 2025
- 9:45am – 5:00pm
In-person weekly • Short courses
Explore the fascinating evolution of psychotherapy from its philosophical roots to modern methods. Engage with key theories, dissect transformative ideas, and prepare to shape future therapeutic practices. Open to all, but great CPD for practitioners!
- Mon 28 Apr 2025 – Mon 14 Jul 2025
- 10 meetings
- 2:30 – 4:30pm
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 28 Apr 2025 – 11 Jul 2025
In-person weekly • Short courses
This course helps any coach deepen their practice in various ways: enhancing intervention skills, better understanding clients' needs, drawing on evidence, exploring attitudes to work/clients, and expanding client bases and professional standing.
- Wed 30 Apr 2025 – Wed 02 Jul 2025
- 10 meetings
- 6:30 – 9:30pm
Further study
Part-time postgraduate programmes and professional development courses.
Master's Programme in Psychodynamic Studies
Part-time master's programme providing training in psychodynamic counselling, including academic study and research.