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
  • Languages and cultural studies
• Literature, creative writing and film studies
  • English Literature
  • Creative Writing
• Medical and health sciences
  • Medical and health sciences
• Music
  • Music
• Natural sciences
  • Nanotechnology
• Philosophy
  • Philosophy
• Psychology and counselling
  • Psychology and counselling
  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
  • Psychodynamic 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

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

The Department

About Us

• Academic staff profiles
• Mission, vision and values
• Our history
• Student spotlights
• Vacancies and tutor panel
• Visiting Fellowships Scheme

News and Events

• News
• Open events
• Whats on

Our Venues

• Accommodation
• Conferences
• Dining and catering
• Facilities

Student Information

• Continuing Education Library
• Oxford qualifications
• Student resources and support

Course Details

The Baltic Rim: How it Shaped the World

Overview

The Baltic Sea is shallow and almost landlocked. The lands surrounding it are inhospitable and sparsely populated. One third of them lie above the Arctic Circle. Their early history is an endless tale of violence and strife. Yet its inhabitants made a disproportionate contribution to the history of Europe and the world. Their influence was once felt across four continents. They have sometimes been described as the first modern Europeans.

Programme Details

• Seminars meet each weekday morning after breakfast.
• After lunch, afternoons are free for individual study or exploring the many places of interest in and around the city.
• Optional plenary excursions and social activities including walking tours will also be available.

Daily Schedule

• Monday seminars: The Viking Diaspora
• Tuesday seminars: The Teutonic Knights
• Wednesday seminars: Vanished Empires: Denmark, Sweden, Poland, Prussia
• Thursday seminars: The Hanseatic League
• Friday seminars: Giants and Minnows: Russia and the Baltic States

Recommended Reading

• Boggis-Rolfe, C. (2020). The Baltic Story. Amberley
• Palmer, A.W. (2005) The Baltic. John Murray
• Jesch, J. (2015) The Viking Diaspora. Taylor and Francis
• OConnor, K.C. (2015) The History of the Baltic States. Greenwood

Certification

• Certificate of Attendance
• Digital badge

Fees

Description	Costs
Fee option 1 (single en suite accom and meals per person)	Ł2380.00
Fee option 2 (single standard accom and meals per person)	Ł2270.00
Fee option 3 (double en suite accom and meals per person)	Ł2260.00
Fee option 4 (twin en suite accom and meals per person)	Ł2260.00
Fee option 5 (twin set standard accom and meals per person)	Ł2260.00
Fee option 6 (no accom; incl lunch and dinner per person)	Ł1660.00

Funding

Please note there are no sources of funding (scholarships, bursaries, etc) available for the Oxford Experience programme.

Payment

• All fees are charged on a per week, per person basis.
• Please be aware that all payments made via non-UK credit/debit cards and bank accounts are subject to the exchange rate on the day they are processed.
• Course change administration fee: Please note that course transfers may be permitted in exceptional circumstances at the discretion of the programme administrator, up to the 1 May 2026. In accordance with our Terms and Conditions, an administration fee of Ł50 will be charged.

Tutor

• Mr Christopher Danziger
  • Christopher Danziger M.A., M.Ed., was formerly Head of History at St Edwards School, Oxford and a lecturer at the Universities of Durham and Cape Town. He has been a tutor at the Oxford University Department for Continuing Education for over 15 years. He teaches European History, with a special interest in Napoleonic France and Romanov Russia, on both of which he has written extensively.

Teaching Methods

Participants will be taught in seminar groups of up to 12 people. The teaching methods used during this course may include:

• Seminars/group discussions

Application

• Enrolment deadline: registration closes at midnight on 1 May 2026.
• Most courses fill quickly so early registration is strongly recommended. If your preferred course is fully booked, you may wish to add yourself to the waiting list and the Programme Administrator will contact you should a place become available.
• Please note, the programme is only open to those over the age of 18.

Level and Demands

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

Accommodation

• During your course you can stay in typical Oxford student accommodation at Christ Church, in buildings which range from the 18th to the 20th century.
• Please note that bedrooms are modestly-furnished and do not have air-conditioning.
• The course fee includes breakfasts Monday-Saturday (residential guests only), lunches Sunday-Friday, and three-course dinners Sunday-Thursday. On Friday, there will be a special four-course gala dinner to celebrate the closing of the week. All meals are taken in Christ Churchs spectacular dining hall.
• Residential options are outlined below.
• Single, twin and double bedrooms are available.
• We welcome participants who want to attend multiple courses over the summer. Resident participants staying in Christ Church for consecutive weeks will have bed and breakfast accommodation arranged for the Saturday night between their courses at no extra cost.
• Non-residential option: We also offer places on a non-residential basis whereby participants can take classes and have lunch and dinner at Christ Church, having arranged their own accommodation elsewhere.
• Accommodation before/after your course: We are unable to arrange accommodation at Christ Church prior to or following your course. Please contact Christ Church directly if you require additional nights of bed and breakfast accommodation, and they may be able to assist.
• Additionally, family or friends who are not enrolled in the programme cannot be accommodated in college.