Program Overview

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University Program Information

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

Subject Areas

• Archaeology and anthropology
  • Archaeology
  • 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

Research Forums

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

Theology Summer School

Overview

The Theology Summer School is a two-week program that explores the theme of "Christian Theology and the Task of Education." The program includes lectures from leading scholars in the field of theology and seminars led by members of Oxford University's Theology Faculty.

Programme Details

• The program takes place at Christ Church, one of Oxford University's largest and most beautiful colleges.
• The program includes a range of optional social events, such as a welcome reception, a walking tour of Oxford's religious history, and a formal gala dinner.
• Participants can choose to attend the full program or one week of their choosing.

Seminar Options

Week 1: 3 - 9 August 2025

• Play, Theology and Pedagogy Dr Joanna Collicutt
• Christian Theology and the Challenge of Higher Education: From the Church Fathers to the Postmodern 'Multiversity' Mr David Williams
• Life Together: Community-based Theological Training, from Benedict to Bonhoeffer and Beyond Dr Ken Barnes

Week 2: 11 - 17 August 2025

• _'Follow Me': Generation Z and the Search for Religious Meaning _ Dr Edward David
• The Wisdom Tradition: Past, Present and Future? Dr Jonathan Brant
• The Importance of Cultivating a Psychologically-informed Theological Education Dr Liz Gulliford

Fees

• Non-residential (Week 1) - tuition, refreshments and dinner: ｣1300.00
• Non-residential (Week 2) - tuition, refreshments and dinner: ｣1300.00
• Residential (both weeks) - accommodation, tuition and meals: ｣3900.00
• Residential (Week One) - accommodation, tuition and meals: ｣1950.00
• Residential (Week Two) - accommodation, tuition and meals: ｣1950.00

Funding

The Department is unfortunately unable to offer any scholarships, bursaries or reduction in fees for this summer school.

Payment

• Programme fees are due within 30 days of the date on which the invoice was issued.
• Late applicants are required to pay the full fee within 7 days of their invoice date.

Cancellations and Refunds

• Cancellation by the participant: participants have the right to cancel their contract at any time within 14 days, beginning on the day they paid their fees.
• Cancellation by the Department: the Department reserves the right to alter details of any course or cancel a course if exceptionally low enrolment would make it educationally unviable.

Teaching Methods

• Students will attend a lecture programme and one seminar series per week of enrolment.
• Elements of seminar teaching will normally include mini lectures by tutors and tutor-led class discussions.

Application

• Applications will be reviewed on a first-come-first-served or rolling basis until 31 May 2025.
• Late applications may be considered until 15 June 2025.
• To apply, participants must submit a completed application form, a brief statement of purpose, and official evidence of English language proficiency (if applicable).

Enrolment

• Participants will be formally enrolled on the summer school once they have accepted their offer of a place.
• Following enrolment, the student will be issued an invoice together with full instructions for payment.

Support for Students with Disabilities

• The Department welcomes applications from students with disabilities or learning difficulties.
• Individual student needs are taken into account, and adaptations and assistance provided within the resources available.

Immigration and Visa Requirements

• The Department welcomes international students on all its courses.
• However, it is the responsibility of successful applicants to ensure that they conform to UK immigration law.

Level and Demands

• Participants are expected to undertake preparatory reading in advance of the programme, attend all seminar sessions and plenary lectures, and be actively engaged with their seminar topics.

Selection Criteria

• This is an intensive programme of study taught to an informed international audience aged 18 and over.
• Applicants should be confident that they are academically and linguistically prepared for such a programme.

English Language Requirements

• Applicants for whom English is not their first language must provide evidence of their proficiency in the form of an original certificate or a certified copy that is not more than two years old on the date the summer school starts.

Accommodation

• Participants who choose to attend the summer school on a residential basis will have a single study bedroom with private bathroom facilities.
• Bedrooms are located on the four floors of the 1960s-built Blue Boar Quad; all rooms have private bathroom facilities (shower and toilet).

Non-Residential Option

• Students who choose to attend the summer school on a non-residential basis are responsible for finding their own accommodation.
• Information on accommodation in Oxford is available at Conference Oxford, Experience Oxfordshire, and University Rooms Oxford.