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 programs.

Subject Areas

• Archaeology and 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

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

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

Research Degrees (DPhil)

• Archaeology
• Architectural History
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
• English Local History
• Evidence-Based Health Care
• Literature and Arts
• Sustainable Urban Development

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 various subjects, including architectural history, history, and literature.

Course Details

• Code: O25I404OER
• Fees: From ｣1740.00
• Dates: Sun 26 Jul 2026 - Sat 01 Aug 2026
• Location: Christ Church, St. Aldates, Oxford, OX1 1DP

Overview

The course explores the historic colleges and buildings of the University and city in the context of the origins of the town and growth of the University.

Programme Details

• Daily schedule: Seminars meet each weekday morning after breakfast.
• Afternoons are free for individual study or exploring the city.
• Optional plenary excursions and social activities are available.

Seminars and Field Trips

• Monday: Early medieval Oxford
• Tuesday: The medieval university
• Wednesday: 16th 17th century Oxford
• Thursday: 18th 19th century Oxford
• Friday: 19th 20th century Oxford

Field Trips

• Destination: New College, Sheldonian Theatre, and University Museum
• Duration: Monday-Thursday mornings, all-day Friday

Certification

• Certificate of Attendance
• Digital badge

Fees

• Fee option 1 (single en suite accom and meals per person): ｣2460.00
• Fee option 2 (single standard accom and meals per person): ｣2350.00
• Fee option 3 (double en suite accom and meals per person): ｣2340.00
• Fee option 4 (twin en suite accom and meals per person): ｣2340.00
• Fee option 5 (twin set standard accom and meals per person): ｣2340.00
• Fee option 6 (no accom; incl lunch and dinner per person): ｣1740.00

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.
• Payment terms: Full payment by credit/debit card at the time of booking.

Cancellations and Refunds

Please see the terms and conditions for open-access courses.

Tutor

• Mr Julian Munby

Teaching Methods

• Mini lectures
• Presentations
• Tutor-led class discussions
• Tutor-led field trips

Application

• Enrolment deadline: Registration closes at midnight on 1 May 2026.
• Online enrolment: Single accommodation and non-residential places can be booked online.

Level and Demands

• The Oxford Experience is aimed at non-specialists: no prior knowledge is required.
• Classes are pitched at an introductory level.
• There are no assessments for this course.

Accommodation

• Residential options are available at Christ Church.
• Non-residential options are also available.
• Accommodation before/after the course can be arranged directly with Christ Church.