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In-person short courses
Join us for in-person learning
From single day events to short courses that meet weekly
Explore a topic in depth over one or two days or extend your knowledge over several weeks with a weekly class or lecture series. The majority of our in-person classes meet in Oxford; a few are held at Norden Farm Centre for the Arts, Maidenhead.
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In-person day and weekend events: one or two-day courses which meet in Oxford or at Norden Farm for in-person teaching. Some are livestreamed so you can watch online if you can't attend in person. Most of these courses are non-assessed and involve no coursework.
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In-person weekly classes: courses of 5, 10 or 20 weeks duration. Teaching takes place at Ewert House in Summertown or at Rewley House in central Oxford. Most of these courses require coursework and are assessed.
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Lecture series: enjoy a weekly series of lectures on a given topic in the Lecture Theatre at Rewley House, Oxford. No coursework is required.
Upcoming courses
Online - live • Short courses • Hybrid - in person or online
A day school focusing on Anglo-Scottish writers of the late Victorian period. Stories of imperial adventure by R.L. Stevenson and Arthur Conan Doyle will be placed in the context of the crisis of the British Empire and the question of Scottish identity.
- Sat 13 Jan 2024
- 10:15am – 5:30pm
In-person day/weekend • Short courses
Step into the world of maths at this introductory day school. Discover the maths of connections, known as graphs, and test your strategic thinking with some mathematical games. The day requires no previous mathematical experience.
- Sat 13 Jan 2024
- 9:45am – 5:00pm
In-person day/weekend • Short courses
Whether you are new to study or are experiencing a problem with some aspect of essay writing, this workshop will help you to develop a systematic approach to planning, writing and presenting your assignment.
- Sat 20 Jan 2024
- 1 meetings
- 9:45am – 1:00pm
In-person day/weekend • Short courses
A day school on how stories are told in musical theatre and screen musicals. Approaching examples of the genre primarily from the perspective of a writer, we will explore the key techniques used to create musicals, and how to write, or just enjoy, them.
- Sat 20 Jan 2024
- 9:45am – 5:00pm
Online - live • Short courses • Hybrid - in person or online
The relationship between literature and art was a crucial aspect of Victorian culture. This hybrid day school will look at some key aspects of this relationship, and coincides with the exhibition ‘Colour Revolution’ in the nearby Ashmolean Museum.
- Sat 20 Jan 2024
- 9:45am – 5:00pm
Online short courses and events
Study with Oxford University whenever it suits you, from anywhere in the world, with a flexible online course, live-time weekly class, online lecture series or day event.Day schools and weekend events
Join us in Oxford or online to explore a topic in depth over one or two days with multiple speakers or extend your knowledge over several weeks with a lecture series.Lecture series
Weekly lectures on a given topic. All can be enjoyed online via a livestream, with the majority being offered in a hybrid format – so you can choose to attend online or in Oxford.Weekly 'live-time' classes
Classes which meet once per week either online or in Oxford. Most require coursework and are assessed.Summer schools in Oxford
Study with us this summer in Oxford – for personal enrichment, academic progression or professional development. Explore a favourite topic while you discover the world’s most famous university city.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.