Literature, creative writing and film studies

Develop your own creativity and examine that of others

Join us for a short course – in Oxford or online

Start (or finish) your own novel, poem or play; produce critical analyses of classic and contemporary literature; or explore the cinematic works of a country, genre or director.

Gain credit from short courses

Many of our short courses, including short online courses (live and flexible), weekly classes in Oxford, and some summer schools, can be studied for credit, which means they can count towards a recognised qualification such as our Undergraduate Certificate of Higher Education.

Part-time Oxford University qualifications

From undergraduate level study to advanced postgraduate courses.

Music

Music

Short, part-time and online courses in music at the University of Oxford.


Upcoming courses

Online - live • Short courses
  • Fri 14 Nov 2025 – 15 Nov 2025
  • 2:00 – 5:00pm
Online - flexible • Short courses
  • Mon 12 Jan 2026 – 27 Mar 2026
Online - flexible • Short courses
  • Mon 12 Jan 2026 – 27 Mar 2026
Online - flexible • Short courses
  • Mon 12 Jan 2026 – 27 Mar 2026
Online - live • Short courses
  • Tue 13 Jan 2026 – 24 Mar 2026
  • 10 meetings
  • 7:00 – 8:00pm
Online - flexible • Short courses
  • Wed 14 Jan 2026 – 27 Mar 2026