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University Programs

The university offers a wide range of programs, including short and online courses, undergraduate, postgraduate, professional, and research programs.

Subject Areas

• Archaeology and anthropology
  • Courses include archaeology, certificate of higher education, English literature, history, history of art, and theological studies
• Architectural history
• Business and management
• Data science, computing, maths
• Diplomatic studies and law
• Economics and politics
• Education and study skills
• Environment and sustainability
• History of art
• History, including local and social
• Languages and cultural studies
• Literature, creative writing and film studies
• Medical and health sciences
• Music
• Natural sciences
• Philosophy
• Psychology and counselling
• Religion and theology
• Technology and AI

Course Format

• Day and weekend events
• In-person learning
• Lecture series
• Online learning
• Professional
• Summer schools
• Weekly learning

Join Us

Our open-access short courses include day events, weekly learning classes, and summer schools.

Academic Credit

Many courses can be studied for academic credit, which means they can count towards a recognized qualification.

Undergraduate Programs

Certificates

• Archaeology
• Certificate of Higher Education
• English Literature
• History
• History of Art
• Theological Studies

Diplomas

• Archaeology
• Creative Writing
• English Social and Local History
• History of Art

Advanced Diplomas

• British Archaeology
• IT Systems Analysis and Design (Online)
• Local History (Online)

Pre-Master's

• Advanced Pre-sessional Course for Graduate Students (nine weeks, full-time)
• Foundations of Diplomacy Pre-Master's Course (six months, full-time)

Summer Schools

• Oxford University Summer School for Adults

Postgraduate Programs

Certificates

• Architectural History
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
• Ecological Survey Techniques
• Enhanced Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
• Health Research
• Historical Studies
• Nanotechnology
• Patient Safety and Quality Improvement
• Psychodynamic Counselling
• Qualitative Health Research Methods
• Teaching Evidence-Based Health Care

Diplomas

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Severe Mental Health Problems
• Health Research
• International Wildlife Conservation Practice
• Psychodynamic Practice

Master of Studies (MSt)

• Creative Writing
• Diplomatic Studies
• Historical Studies
• History of Design
• Literature and Arts
• Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy
• Practical Ethics
• Psychodynamic Practice

Research Degrees (DPhil)

• Archaeology
• Architectural History
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
• English Local History
• Evidence-Based Health Care
• Literature and Arts
• Sustainable Urban Development

Master of Science (MSc)

• Applied Landscape Archaeology
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
• English Local History
• Evidence-Based Health Care
• Evidence-Based Health Care Medical Statistics
• Evidence-Based Health Care Systematic Reviews
• Evidence-Based Health Care Teaching and Education
• Experimental and Translational Therapeutics
• Nanotechnology for Medicine and Health Care
• Surgical Science and Practice
• Sustainable Urban Development
• Translational Health Sciences

Professional Programs

Continuing Professional Development

• Business and management
• Cultural heritage
• Data science, computing, maths
• Diplomatic studies
• Education
• Environment and sustainability
• Medical and health sciences
• Nanotechnology and nanomedicine
• Philosophy and ethics
• Psychology and counselling
• Research methods and skills
• Technology and AI
• Urban studies

Research

Research Community

Research at Oxford Lifelong Learning extends across the disciplines and is supported by a research culture that encourages interdisciplinary initiatives.

Research Areas

• Academic staff profiles
• Part-time DPhil programs
• Research areas
• Research students

Research Forums

• Artificial Intelligence (AI) Steering Group
• Lifelong Learning Pedagogies forum
• Research Ethics Colloquium
• The Vice-Chancellors Colloquium

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• Mission, vision and values
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• Student spotlights
• Vacancies and tutor panel
• Visiting Fellowships Scheme

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Course Details

Ancient Religion and the Senses

Overview

Every religion has rituals that the human body experiences with different senses. This course explores the importance of sensory experiences in understanding ancient societies, especially their religions.

Programme Details

• Seminars
  • Participants are taught in small seminar groups of up to 10 students and receive two one-on-one tutorials with their tutor.
• Daily Timetable
  • 09:00-10:30: Seminar
  • 10:30-11:00: Tea/coffee break
  • 11:00-12:30: Seminar
  • 12:30-13:30: Lunch
  • 13:30-18:00: Afternoons are free for tutorials, individual study, course-related field trips, or exploring Oxford.

Certification

• Certificate of Attendance
• Digital badge
• Academic credit: 10 CATS points at FHEQ Level 4

Fees

• Fee Option 1 (Single en suite - inc. Tuition and Meals): ｣2305.00
• Fee Option 2 (Double en suite - inc. Tuition and Meals) 1 person: ｣2410.00
• Fee Option 3 (Twin en suite - inc. Tuition and Meals) per person: ｣1950.00
• Fee Option 4 (No Accommodation - inc. Tuition, Lunch & Dinner): ｣1475.00

Funding

Concessionary rates are available on a non-residential basis for those who qualify.

Tutor

Dr Francesca Mazzilli has been teaching Classical Archaeology at Royal Holloway University of London, the University of Durham, the University of Bergen, and the University of M鮾ster.

Course Aims

• Critically investigate religious practices in the Classical world across the Mediterranean and Britain.
• Critically examine material culture with a religious function and significance and religious sites in the Classical world across the Mediterranean and Britain.
• Critically investigate sensory approach in understanding past societies, artefacts, and especially ancient religions.

Teaching Methods

• Short lectures/presentations
• Seminars/group discussions
• Student presentations

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, students will have been given the opportunity to identify, understand, and critically discuss a variety of religious practices in the Classical world across the Mediterranean and Britain.

Assessment Methods

Participants are required to undertake preparatory reading and complete a pre-course assignment of 1,500 words. Although this does not count towards credit, it is seen as an important way of developing ideas and is mandatory. The pre-course assignment is typically due in the first week of June.

Application

Most courses fill quickly, so early registration is strongly recommended. If your preferred course is fully booked, you may wish to add yourself to the waiting list, and the Programme Administrator will contact you should a place become available.