Week 1 Seminars OUSSA
Join us in Oxford for a study holiday
Week 1: Saturday 11 - Saturday 18 July 2026
The Oxford University Summer School for Adults (OUSSA) is a residential summer programme held at Rewley House central Oxford, offering more than 60 week-long accredited courses for adult learners (18 years and over) covering a wide range of subjects in Literature, Archaeology, Architectural History, Creative Writing, History of Art, Philosophy, Biological Sciences, Theology and Psychology.
A selection of courses taking place during week 1 can be previewed below. To view all week 1 courses please select 'full listing'.
To learn more about this summer programme, and to browse courses taking place during other weeks, see full details of the OUSSA programme.
Upcoming courses
Summer schools • Short courses
Boldly go on a voyage of discovery through our solar system, as well as the planetary systems of other stars. Learn about space exploration, planetary science and the perennial search for habitable planets and extra-terrestrial life.
- Sat 11 Jul 2026 – 18 Jul 2026
- 9:00am – 12:30pm
Summer schools • Short courses
This course aims to introduce students to the analytical approaches, successes and challenges experienced by the data science and artificial intelligence community during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Sat 11 Jul 2026 – 18 Jul 2026
- 9:00am – 12:30pm
Summer schools • Short courses
Exodus tells the story of the liberation of Hebrew slaves from Egypt, but how does it relate to history and archaeology? Who was the pharaoh of the Exodus? Can the Ten plagues be explained? What happened at the Red Sea? Explore the Exodus story.
- Sat 11 Jul 2026 – 18 Jul 2026
- 9:00am – 12:30pm
Summer schools • Short courses
Explore 10 ground-breaking moments in music history that changed how we listen, create and understand music. From classical to blues and rock, we will discover how innovation, culture and technology shaped music history.
- Sat 11 Jul 2026 – 18 Jul 2026
- 9:00am – 12:30pm
Summer schools • Short courses
Master the art of identifying and surveying local plants, invertebrates, birds and mammals. Gain hands-on experience and scientific skills to monitor biodiversity in your area, and become a champion for nature in urban, suburban or rural settings.
- Sat 11 Jul 2026 – 18 Jul 2026
- 9:00am – 12:30pm
Summer schools • Short courses
Journey along the Thames to explore Britain’s diverse range of architectural styles and types of buildings on its bank – from castles and churches to country mansions, civic buildings and industrial warehouses.
- Sat 11 Jul 2026 – 18 Jul 2026
- 9:00am – 12:30pm
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Oxford University Summer School for Adults
Undergraduate level. A residential summer programme offering week-long accredited courses for adult learners. Held at Rewley House on iconic Wellington Square.Summer schools in Oxford
Study with us this summer in Oxford – for personal enrichment, academic progression or professional development. Explore a favourite topic while you discover the world’s most famous university city.