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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
• 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

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 programmes
• Research areas
• Research students

Graduate School

The Graduate School offers a supportive and stimulating environment for both internal and external postgraduate students and researchers.

Research Forums

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

Course Details

Invertebrate Biodiversity and Population Monitoring Methods

Overview

This part-time tutored online course offers expert-led training in invertebrate surveying techniques from planning and preparations through to sampling strategies, surveying methods and reporting.

Who the Course is For

Professional ecological consultants, environmental managers and rangers, research and postgraduate students, and volunteers.

Flexible Online Learning

Students typically study on this course alongside their work. The course can be taken with or without Masters-level credit.

Certification

Students can choose to study for academic credit or simply for the learning experience. Accredited study requires the submission of an assignment, while non-accredited study does not.

Programme Details

Topics Covered

• Rationale and practicalities of invertebrate surveys
• Before starting - planning and preparation
• Field methods 1 - active methods
• Field methods 2 - interception trapping
• Field methods 3 - responsive trapping
• Sorting, identification and taxonomic considerations
• Sampling strategies
• Invertebrate habitat description and evaluation
• Invertebrate survey for monitoring
• Data and specimens - what to do with them
• Survey results - interpreting
• Writing up and reporting

Teaching Methods

The course tutor will guide students through a series of key topics via reading materials, online activities, and discussion forums.

Level and Demands

The course is designed for Masters-level students. Students can expect to engage with and contribute to the course around ten to 15 hours per week.

Fees

• Accredited study: ｣1248.00
• Non-accredited study: ｣790.00
• Student Rate: ｣555.00

Tutors

• Dr Liam Crowley - Tutor
• Dr Thomas Hesselberg - Course Director

Application

Application/registration processing will close 6 weeks before the start of the course.

Selection Criteria

All candidates will need to:

1. Hold a minimum qualification equivalent to a first Honours Degree (BA, BSc, etc).
2. Offer some first-hand knowledge and/or experience of field work or conservation issues.
3. Satisfy the minimum required English language criteria set by the University.
4. Demonstrate an ability to be able to commit the necessary time to study.
5. Have good access to a computer and a fast/reliable internet connection.
6. Demonstrate an ability to work alongside fellow students and tutors as part of an online community and independently.