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
  • Includes the study of human cultures, behaviors, and biological characteristics
• Architectural history
  • Examines the historical development of architecture
• Business and management
  • Covers various aspects of business, including management, marketing, and finance
• Data science, computing, maths
  • Encompasses the study of data analysis, computational methods, and mathematical modeling
• Diplomatic studies and law
  • Focuses on international relations, diplomacy, and legal studies
• Economics and politics
  • Explores the intersection of economic and political systems
• Education and study skills
  • Develops skills and knowledge for effective learning and teaching
• Environment and sustainability
  • Addresses environmental issues and sustainable practices
• History of art
  • Investigates the historical development of art and its cultural context
• History, including local and social
  • Examines historical events, social structures, and local cultures
• Languages and cultural studies
  • Includes the study of languages, literatures, and cultural practices
• Literature, creative writing, and film studies
  • Encompasses the analysis and creation of literary and cinematic works
• Medical and health sciences
  • Covers various aspects of health and medicine, including biomedical sciences and healthcare practices
• Music
  • Explores music theory, history, and performance
• Natural sciences
  • Includes biology, chemistry, physics, and earth sciences
• Philosophy
  • Examines fundamental questions about existence, knowledge, and reality
• Psychology and counselling
  • Investigates human behavior, mental processes, and counseling practices
• Religion and theology
  • Studies religious beliefs, practices, and theological traditions
• Technology and AI
  • Explores the development and application of technological and artificial intelligence systems

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 recognized 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

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

The Oxford Experience

The Oxford Experience is a summer school program that offers courses in a variety of subjects, including literature, history, and art.

Course Details

• Code: O25I112OER
• Fees: From ú1755.00
• Dates: Sun 05 Jul 2026 - Sat 11 Jul 2026
• Location: Christ Church, St. Aldates, Oxford, OX1 1DP

Overview

The Victorian Era was marked by a fascination with ghosts and the supernatural. This course will explore the cultural and historical context of Victorian ghost stories, including the works of Charles Dickens, Bram Stoker, and Elizabeth Gaskell.

Programme Details

• Daily schedule: Seminars meet each weekday morning after breakfast, with afternoons free for individual study or exploration.
• Seminars and field trip: The course includes a field trip to Strawberry Hill, Twickenham, and seminars on topics such as the rise of spiritualism and the role of women in Victorian ghost stories.

Recommended Reading

• Charles Dickens, 'The Signal-Man'
• Charles Dickens, 'To be Taken with a Grain of Salt' (aka 'The Trial for Murder')
• Arthur Conan Doyle, 'The Captain of the Pole-star'
• Robert Louis Stevenson, 'The Body Snatcher'
• Sheridan Le Fanu, 'Green Tea'
• Sheridan Le Fanu, 'Mr. Justice Harbottle'
• Bram Stoker, 'The Judges House'
• Elizabeth Braddon, 'The Shadow in the Corner'
• Lettice Galbraith 'In the SÚance Room'
• Elizabeth Gaskell, 'The Old Nurses Story'
• Edith Nesbit, 'Man-Size in Marble'
• Edith Nesbit, 'John Charringtons Wedding'
• Rudyard Kipling, 'The Phantom Rickshaw'
• Algernon Blackwood, 'The Empty House'
• M.R. James, 'Lost Hearts'
• M.R. James, 'A Warning to the Curious'
• M.R. James, 'Oh, Whistle, and Ill Come to you, my lad'
• M.R. James, 'The Mezzotint'
• E.F. Benson, 'How Fear Departed the Long Gallery'
• E.F. Benson, 'The Room in the Tower'
• Oscar Wilde, 'The Canterville Ghost'

Certification

• Certificate of Attendance
• Digital badge

Fees

• Fee option 1 (single en suite accom and meals per person): ú2475.00
• Fee option 2 (single standard accom and meals per person): ú2365.00
• Fee option 3 (double en suite accom and meals per person): ú2355.00
• Fee option 4 (twin en suite accom and meals per person): ú2355.00
• Fee option 5 (twin set standard accom and meals per person): ú2355.00
• Fee option 6 (no accom; incl lunch and dinner per person): ú1755.00

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. Payments can be made online or by bank transfer.

Accommodation

Accommodation options are available at Christ Church, including single, twin, and double bedrooms. Meals are included in the course fee, with breakfasts, lunches, and dinners served in the college dining hall.

Level and Demands

The Oxford Experience is aimed at non-specialists, with no prior knowledge required. The courses are designed for an international audience aged 18 and over. There are no assessments for this course.