Program Overview

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
  • Certificate of Higher Education
  • Diplomas
  • Advanced Diplomas
• Architectural history
  • Certificates
  • Diplomas
  • Master of Studies (MSt)
• Business and management
  • Continuing professional development
• Data science, computing, maths
  • Short and online courses
  • Diplomas
• Diplomatic studies and law
  • Pre-Master's
  • Master of Studies (MSt)
• Economics and politics
  • Certificates
  • Diplomas
• Education and study skills
  • Short and online courses
  • Certificates
• Environment and sustainability
  • Short and online courses
  • Diplomas
• History of art
  • Certificates
  • Diplomas
• History, including local and social
  • Certificates
  • Diplomas
• Languages and cultural studies
  • Short and online courses
  • Certificates
• Literature, creative writing and film studies
  • Short and online courses
  • Certificates
• Medical and health sciences
  • Short and online courses
  • Certificates
• Music
  • Short and online courses
• Natural sciences
  • Short and online courses
• Philosophy
  • Short and online courses
• Psychology and counselling
  • Short and online courses
  • Certificates
• Religion and theology
  • Short and online courses
• Technology and AI
  • Short and online courses

Course Formats

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

English Language Teachers' Summer Seminar

Overview

This two-week summer program is designed for experienced teachers of English as a Second Language (ESL) who want to refine their teaching approach and explore innovative classroom strategies.

Programme Details

• Daily schedule: Sunday 26 July - Saturday 8 August 2026
• Timetable: Monday - Friday, 09:15 - 15:30
• Workshops: 30 hours, including creating materials, spoken grammar, and linguistic mediation
• Lectures and ELT book display: Afternoon lectures on the latest trends and challenges in English Language Teaching

Tutors

• Adrian Underhill
• Jon Hird
• Robert McLarty
• Hanna Kryszewska
• Shaun Wilden
• Anna Hasper
• Vanessa Reis
• Ben Beaumont
• Angela Buckingham

Certification

• Certificate of Attendance
• Digital badge

Fees

• Non-Residential Fee: ｣2563.00
• Residential Fee: ｣3966.00 (en suite), ｣3780.00 (standard)

Application

• Who should apply: International ESL teachers with at least 4 years of experience and a minimum CEFR C1 language proficiency
• Application deadline: 2pm UK time (14:00 BST) on 15 June 2026
• How to apply: Online application form or PDF/Word application form

Accommodation

• Residential participants stay in single study bedrooms at Harris Manchester College
• Non-resident places available
• Participants with a disability or mobility impairment: Contact the program administrator to discuss support needs

Research Degrees

The university offers research degrees, including DPhil and Master of Science (MSc) programs, in various fields such as archaeology, architectural history, and sustainable urban development.

Research Areas

• Archaeology
• Architectural history
• Cognitive behavioural therapy
• English local history
• Evidence-based health care
• Literature and arts
• Sustainable urban development

Postgraduate Programs

The university offers various postgraduate programs, including certificates, diplomas, master's degrees, and doctoral degrees.

Postgraduate Courses

• Certificates: Architectural history, cognitive behavioural therapy, ecological survey techniques, and more
• Diplomas: Cognitive behavioural therapy, health research, international wildlife conservation practice, and more
• Master of Studies (MSt): Creative writing, diplomatic studies, historical studies, and more
• Master of Science (MSc): Applied landscape archaeology, cognitive behavioural therapy, English local history, and more

Graduate School

The Graduate School provides a stimulating and enriching environment for postgraduate students, with training, research areas, and research students.

Professional Development

The university offers continuing professional development opportunities in various fields, including business and management, cultural heritage, data science, and more.

Professional Courses

• 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

About Us

The Department for Continuing Education is part of the University of Oxford, offering a wide range of programs and courses for lifelong learning.

Our History

The department has a long history of providing education and training to adults.

Our Mission

The department's mission is to provide high-quality education and training to adults, promoting lifelong learning and personal development.

Our Values

The department values excellence, innovation, and inclusivity, striving to create a supportive and stimulating environment for all students.