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
  • 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
  • Languages and cultural studies
• Literature, creative writing and film studies
  • Literature, creative writing and film studies
  • English Literature
• Medical and health sciences
  • Medical and health sciences
• Music
  • Music
• Natural sciences
  • Natural sciences
• 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

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

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

Studying Shakespeare: An Introduction

Overview

An introduction to Shakespeare's work at the various stages of his career, including examples of all the genres he used: comedies, tragedies, history plays and poems.

Programme Details

• Week 1: Introduction Richard II
• Week 2: Richard II
• Week 3: Henry IV Part One and last scene of Henry IV Part Two
• Week 4: Richard III
• Week 5: The Merchant of Venice
• Week 6:
• Week 7:
• Week 8: Measure for Measure
• Week 9: King Lear
• Week 10: King Lear and Sonnets

Recommended Reading

• Honan, Park; Shakespeare: A Life
• Smith, Emma; This is Shakespeare
• various; Macmillan Casebooks on Individual Plays

Certification

Academic Credit

Credit Accumulation Transfer Scheme (CATS Points)

Digital Certificate of Completion

Students who are registered for assessment and accreditation and pass their final assignment will also be eligible for a digital Certificate of Completion.

Fees

• Course fee (with no assessment): Ł300.00
• Assessment and Accreditation fee: Ł60.00

Funding

If you are in receipt of a UK state benefit, you are a full-time student in the UK or a student on a low income, you may be eligible for a reduction of 50% of tuition fees.

Tutor

Dr Priscilla Martin

Priscilla Martin teaches English Literature and Classics.

Course Aims

To further knowledge and understanding of Shakespeare's work.

Course Objectives

• To study the prescribed texts in detail.
• To increase awareness of their literary, historical and cultural contexts.
• To practise discussion of literature in conversation and writing.

Teaching Methods

The tutor will provide an introduction to the chosen topics for each meeting. Student participation will be welcome and encouraged.

Learning Outcomes

• Further knowledge and appreciation of Shakespeare's plays and poems.
• Understanding of their literary, historical and cultural contexts.
• Practice in discussing and writing about literature, especially drama and poetry.

Assessment Methods

Only those students who have registered for assessment and accreditation, in advance of the course start date, can submit coursework/assignments for assessment.

Assessment

The summative assessment is an essay of 1500 words, details of which will be given in the first meeting of the course.

Formative Assessment

A formative assessment of 500 words, to be submitted during the course. A class presentation with notes may substitute for the formative piece and will be interesting to the other members of the group.

Level and Demands

The Department's Weekly Classes are taught at FHEQ Level 4, ie first year undergraduate level, and you will be expected to engage in a significant amount of private study in preparation for the classes.