Part-time qualifications in local history
Enrich and extend your knowledge of local history
Deepen your understanding of local and social history through our flexible, part-time courses. Explore the cultural and societal layers of the past, and learn how to conduct meaningful research using both local and national archives.
Our courses focus on:
- Social and cultural history across different communities
- Practical research skills using historical sources
- Engaging, small-group learning environments
Flexible learning options
Courses are designed to fit around your life. Depending on the programme, you can study:
- In the evenings or on weekends
- Through short residential sessions
- Entirely online.
You’ll learn in a friendly, informal setting where tutors and students build strong, supportive connections.
History Discovery Session – Friday 28 November 2025, 12:30 - 13:30 GMT
If you’re thinking about studying history part-time at Oxford University but not sure which course is the right fit, join our one-hour online session to explore your options and have all your questions answered.
Undergraduate Diploma in English Social and Local History
Undergraduate Diploma in English Social and Local History
A two-year, part-time course, which covers English society from the early medieval period to the late twentieth century. Trace the impact of religion, reform, empire, industry and more, through the lens of everyday people and communities.
Undergraduate Advanced Diploma in Local History
Undergraduate Advanced Diploma in Local History
Advance your skills and methodology in researching local, regional and social history with this one-year, part-time online advanced diploma. Taught completely online, the course is taught at third-year undergraduate level.
MSc in English Local History
MSc in English Local History
The MSc programme draws on knowledge and skills acquired in many years of providing specialist classes in local history.
DPhil in English Local History
DPhil in English Local History
Drawing on knowledge and skills acquired in many years of providing specialist classes in local history.
History including local and social history
History including local and social history
Part-time courses in history, including local and social, at Oxford University. From short online courses to graduate degrees.
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History including local and social history
Part-time courses in history, including local and social, at Oxford University. From short online courses to graduate degrees.Part-time qualifications in history
Our part-time undergraduate courses and postgraduate degree programmes in history are designed for adult learners with busy lives.Garyfallia Katsiara
Garyfallia enrolled on our Undergraduate Advanced Diploma in Local History which she completed entirely online from her home in Athens.Shaun Morley
Shaun’s time at the Thames Valley Police put him in good stead for investigating English Local History.João Gomes Ramos
To help fill the gaps in his historical training for his future PhD, Portuguese lawyer João enrolled on our online Undergraduate Advanced Diploma in Local History.Vicky Davison
Recently retired and living in Melbourne, Vicky was looking for a new intellectual challenge when she enrolled on the Advanced Diploma in Local History online.