Studying with us
Flexible, part-time adult learning
More than 15,000 adult learners annually are enrolled on flexible, part-time courses at the University of Oxford, on more than 1000 courses and programmes offered through this Department.
- Most short courses can be studied with no previous qualifications. We offer day schools, weekly classes, summer schools and online courses, some of which can be taken for credit.
- Oxford undergraduate awards and postgraduate degrees are designed for those who wish to balance work and life with their studies.
- Several hundred Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programmes are geared for working professionals in many fields, including the health sciences, technology, business, environment and sustainability.
Support for students
Student support and resources:
Study skills for students
Study skills for students
If you are new to higher education or have not studied for some time, you may benefit from our study skills programme.
Online facilities
Online facilities
Using Moodle, Canvas, Eduroam (wifi), Nexus email and other IT facilities
Library facilities
Library facilities
The Library is one of the Bodleian Libraries and is located within the Department for Continuing Education at Rewley House
Funding
Funding
Scholarships, bursaries, concessionary fees, hardship assistance, and financial support for students with disabilities
Support for students with disabilities
Support for students with disabilities
Support for students with disabilities and specific learning difficulties
Student health, welfare and wellbeing
Student health, welfare and wellbeing
Arrangements for health, emergencies and supporting students with disabilities or impairments
Coursework and examinations
Coursework and examinations
Submitting assessed work and sitting examinations (undergraduate and postgraduate courses)
Certificates, transcripts and CATS points records
Certificates, transcripts and CATS points records
How to obtain your academic records (certificates, transcripts and CATS points)
Award-Bearing Handbook
Award-Bearing Handbook
For students registered on courses leading to an undergraduate or postgraduate qualification
Award ceremony
Award ceremony
The crowning achievement: students receive their awards at Oxford's iconic Sheldonian Theatre
Accommodation
Accommodation
Central accommodation for visitors and students at the Department for Continuing Education
Student and applicant FAQs
Student and applicant FAQs
Frequently asked questions about studying at the department
Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme, and qualification frameworks
The Scheme enables academic credit to be transferred between higher education institutionsOxford University Alumni benefits
Discounts for University of Oxford Alumni on selected short online courses, day and weekend events and summer schools.International students
Our students come from more than 150 countries around the world and study with us online and in Oxford - at summer schools, intensive courses, weekend events and low-residency award programmes.Terms and conditions
Terms and conditions for current and prospective students on Continuing Education courses