Program Overview

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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
  • Archaeology
  • Theological Studies
• Architectural history
  • Architectural History
• Business and management
  • Business and management
• Data science, computing, maths
  • Data science, computing, maths
• Diplomatic studies and law
  • Diplomatic studies
• Economics and politics
  • Economics and politics
• Education and study skills
  • Education
• Environment and sustainability
  • Environment and sustainability
• History of art
  • History of Art
• History, including local and social
  • History
  • English Local History
• Languages and cultural studies
  • Languages and cultural studies
• Literature, creative writing and film studies
  • English Literature
  • Creative Writing
• Medical and health sciences
  • Medical and health sciences
• Music
  • Music
• Natural sciences
  • Nanotechnology
• Philosophy
  • Philosophy
• Psychology and counselling
  • Psychology and counselling
• Religion and theology
  • Religion and theology
• Technology and AI
  • Technology and AI

Course Formats

• 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

Research Forums

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

Course Details

Shakespeare's England

Overview

This course explores the context of Shakespeares life and work by examining the world which he knew England between 1560 and 1620.

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.
• Programme Timetable: The daily timetable includes seminars, tea/coffee breaks, lunch, and afternoons free for tutorials, individual study, or exploring Oxford.

Certification

• Certificate of Attendance: All participants who complete the course will receive a physical Certificate of Attendance.
• Digital Badge: Participants will also be issued with an official digital badge of attendance.
• Academic Credit: The course carries 10 CATS (Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme) points at FHEQ (Framework for Higher Education Qualification) Level 4.

Fees

• Fee Option 1 (Single en suite - inc. Tuition and Meals): Ł2205.00
• Fee Option 2 (Double en suite - inc. Tuition and Meals) 1 person: Ł2310.00
• Fee Option 3 (Twin en suite - inc. Tuition and Meals) per person: Ł1850.00
• Fee Option 4 (No Accommodation - inc. Tuition, Lunch & Dinner): Ł1375.00

Funding

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

Payment

• All fees are charged on a per week, per person basis.
• Payment terms: Full payment by credit/debit card at the time of booking or within 30 days of invoice date.

Cancellations and Refunds

Please see the terms and conditions for open-access courses.

Tutor

• Dr Alan Crosby: Editor of The Local Historian and has taught OUSSA courses in most years since 2000.

Course Aims

This course aims to introduce students to the context and background of Shakespeares life and work by exploring the world which he knew England between 1560 and 1620.

Teaching Methods

The teaching methods used during this course may include:

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

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, students will have been given the opportunity to understand:

• The nature of individual and collective exercise of power and authority in the government and administration of Elizabethan and Jacobean England
• The way in which England was emerging as a significant power during the period in question, first within Europe and then globally
• The long-term importance of the social welfare policies of late Elizabethan and Jacobean governments
• The power of the English language as a medium not only of personal expression but also as an ingredient of national and collective identity

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.

Application

Most courses fill quickly, so early registration is strongly recommended. If the preferred course is fully booked, participants may wish to add themselves to the waiting list.