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 Social and Local History
• Languages and cultural studies
• Literature, creative writing and film studies
  • English Literature
  • Creative Writing
• Medical and health sciences
  • Medical and health sciences
  • Health Research
  • Patient Safety and Quality Improvement
• Music
• Natural sciences
• Philosophy
  • Philosophy
  • Practical Ethics
• Psychology and counselling
  • Psychology and counselling
  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
  • Psychodynamic Counselling
• Religion and theology
• Technology and AI
  • Technology and AI
  • Nanotechnology

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

The Psychedelic Renaissance: Hope or Hype?

Overview

This course explores the narratives and neuroscience of altered states, therapeutic breakthroughs, and the deep cultural roots of substances like psilocybin, LSD, and ayahuasca.

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): ｣2205.00
• Fee Option 2 (Double en suite - inc. Tuition and Meals) 1 person: ｣2310.00
• Fee Option 3 (Twin en suite - inc. Tuition and Meals) per person: ｣1850.00
• Fee Option 4 (No Accommodation - inc. Tuition, Lunch & Dinner): ｣1375.00

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

• Mr. Damian White: An accredited Existential, Cognitive Behavioural, and Relational Life Psychotherapist with a background in international humanitarian work, domestic social work, and university lecturing.

Course Aims

• Introduce the various histories of psychedelics
• Introduce the philosophical, neuroscientific, and ethical ideas that underpin their research and use
• Introduce the potentials and pitfalls of psychedelics
• Encourage a gain in self-awareness

Teaching Methods

• Short lectures/presentations
• Seminars/group discussions
• Video recording

Learning Outcomes

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

• Develop a greater understanding of the various histories of psychedelics
• Develop a greater understanding of the philosophical, neuroscientific, and ethical ideas that underpin their research and uses
• Develop a greater understanding of the potentials and pitfalls of psychedelics
• Gain in self-awareness

Assessment Methods

• Pre-course assignment of 1,500 words
• On-course assignment: 1,000 word written assignment or a presentation supported by individual documentation

Application

Most courses fill quickly, so early registration is strongly recommended. The program is only open to those over the age of 18.