Online short courses and events
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Explore a topic in depth over one or two days; extend your knowledge over several weeks with a lecture series; or join a weekly learning programme.
Browse all online short courses or explore the different online course types below.
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Flexible short online courses: these have no live-time meetings so you can study when it suits you.
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Live-time weekly classes: these have scheduled, live-time online meetings to attend.
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Day schools and weekend events: include livestreamed lectures and small online workshops.
Upcoming courses
Online - live • Professional development • Hybrid - in person or online
Improve the effectiveness of your presentations and develop confidence in delivering them. There will be an opportunity to practice, observe and provide feedback. Part of the Graduate School's postgraduate research skills training programme.
- Wed 16 Apr 2025
- 11:00am – 1:00pm
Online - flexible • Short courses
Every day we meet people with interesting life stories. Our lives are made up of tragic, uplifting and humorous experiences which shape us as individuals. We love, fight, apologise, account for and endure through whatever comes our way.
- Wed 23 Apr 2025 – 04 Jul 2025
Online - live • Short courses
Medieval art glitters and enthrals. Medieval architecture elicits wonder and awe. In this introductory course you will learn about its breadth and diversity, from great cathedrals and imposing castles to sacred icons and subversive marginalia.
- Wed 23 Apr 2025 – 25 Jun 2025
- 10 meetings
- 3:00 – 4:00pm
Online - flexible • Short courses
Why do animals behave the way they do? In this course we will look at the full range of behaviours found in the animal kingdom, from simple escape behaviours to complex tool use and their evolution.
- Wed 23 Apr 2025 – 04 Jul 2025
Online - live • Short courses
Climate affects the planning of our daily activities. Its variability also inflicts damage on individuals and entire economies and societies. We will explore how climate varies, in the past, present and future, and how this impacts on society.
- Wed 23 Apr 2025 – 25 Jun 2025
- 10 meetings
- 11:30am – 12:30pm
Online - flexible • Short courses
Are we just who we think we are, or are we also who others think we are? Are we born prejudiced? Can we talk of 'national characteristics'? How can we best live together on this planet?
- Wed 23 Apr 2025 – 04 Jul 2025
Flexible learning with Oxford
As well as short online courses, we also offer flexible Oxford University qualifications and professional development programmes. Many can be studied fully online, some require short residencies in Oxford.
Distance learning
Study with Oxford from anywhere in the world. From part-time Oxford University qualifications and professional development programmes (CPD), to online short courses.Low-residency programmes
Our low-residency programmes allow students the flexibility of studying primarily from home, with short residential stays in Oxford.Continuing professional development
Professional development (CPD) with Oxford University. From short courses and training in Oxford and online to flexible graduate programmes and bespoke courses.