Music

Short courses with Oxford University

The study of music touches upon every aspect of human life – physical, intellectual, emotional and social.

Music can be studied from a wide variety of perspectives: by reading, listening, performing and composing; by studying composers and musical forms; by exploring the music of the past and the present, and the music of other countries; and by investigating the relationships between the various parts of a composition. 

Some of our short courses in music, 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.

Online courses

We offer a number of online courses and events in music. The video below provides an overview of Analysing Classical Music: An Introduction – a flexible short online course which can be studied from anywhere in the world.

Upcoming courses

Online - flexible • Short courses
  • Mon 08 Sep 2025 – 21 Nov 2025
In-person weekly • Short courses
  • Mon 29 Sep 2025 – Mon 01 Dec 2025
  • 10 meetings
  • 7:00 – 9:00pm
In-person weekly • Short courses
  • Wed 01 Oct 2025 – Wed 03 Dec 2025
  • 10 meetings
  • 4:30 – 6:30pm
In-person weekly • Short courses
  • Mon 03 Nov 2025 – Mon 01 Dec 2025
  • 5 meetings
  • 2:00 – 4:00pm
In-person weekly • Short courses
  • Thu 06 Nov 2025 – Thu 04 Dec 2025
  • 5 meetings
  • 7:00 – 9:00pm
Online - live • Short courses
  • Mon 12 Jan 2026 – 23 Mar 2026
  • 10 meetings
  • 2:30 – 3:30pm