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
  • Certificate of Higher Education
  • English Literature
  • History
  • History of Art
  • 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 Formats

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

Academic Credit

Many courses can be studied for academic credit, which means they can count towards a recognised 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)

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

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

Research Degrees (DPhil)

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

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

The university has an active interdisciplinary research community, with a strong focus on the humanities and social sciences.

Research Community

• 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

The Department

• Academic staff profiles
• Mission, vision and values
• Our history
• Student spotlights
• Vacancies and tutor panel
• Visiting Fellowships Scheme

News and Events

• News
• Open events
• Whats on

Student Information

• Continuing Education Library
• Oxford qualifications
• Student resources and support

Course Details

The BBC at War: Its Finest Hour

• Code: O25I602OER
• Fees: From ｣1660.00
• Dates: Sun 09 Aug 2026 - Sat 15 Aug 2026
• Location: Christ Church, St. Aldates, Oxford, OX1 1DP

Overview

The course examines the British Broadcasting Corporation's (BBC) role during the Second World War, including its relationship with the government, armed forces, and ordinary people.

Programme Details

• Daily schedule: Seminars meet each weekday morning after breakfast, with afternoons free for individual study or exploring Oxford.
• Seminars:
  • Monday: The Home Front
  • Tuesday: The European Service
  • Wednesday: Radio Wars
  • Thursday: Television Wars
  • Friday: From Dunkirk to D-Day

Certification

• Certificate of Attendance
• Digital badge

Fees

• Fee option 1: ｣2380.00 (single en suite accommodation and meals)
• Fee option 2: ｣2270.00 (single standard accommodation and meals)
• Fee option 3: ｣2260.00 (double en suite accommodation and meals)
• Fee option 4: ｣2260.00 (twin en suite accommodation and meals)
• Fee option 5: ｣2260.00 (twin set standard accommodation and meals)
• Fee option 6: ｣1660.00 (no accommodation, includes lunch and dinner)

Funding

There are no sources of funding available for the Oxford Experience programme.

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 Tim Barrett: Lectures in political history and the history of science.

Teaching Methods

• Short lectures/presentations
• Physical handouts
• Seminars/group discussions
• Video recordings
• Audio recordings

Application

• Enrolment deadline: Registration closes at midnight on 1 May 2026.
• Most courses fill quickly, so early registration is strongly recommended.

Level and Demands

• The Oxford Experience is aimed at non-specialists: no prior knowledge is required, and classes are pitched at an introductory level.
• There are no assessments for this course.

Accommodation

• Residential options: Single, twin, and double bedrooms are available at Christ Church.
• Non-residential option: Participants can take classes and have lunch and dinner at Christ Church, having arranged their own accommodation elsewhere.