Week 2 Seminars OUSSA
Join us in Oxford for a study holiday
Week 2: Saturday 18 - Saturday 25 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 2 can be previewed below. To view all week 2 courses please select 'full listing'.
To learn more about OUSSA, see full details of the OUSSA programme.
Upcoming courses
Summer schools • Short courses
This course presents a comprehensive overview of childhood and age in Ancient Rome, two traditionally neglected areas of study.
- Sat 18 Jul 2026 – 25 Jul 2026
- 9:00am – 12:30pm
Summer schools • Short courses
Why does a life focused on material success often lack meaning, while lives rich with meaning frequently involve struggle and sacrifice? How do personal engagement, good friendships and understanding one’s place in the world matter to personal growth?
- Sat 18 Jul 2026 – 25 Jul 2026
- 9:00am – 12:30pm
Summer schools • Short courses
An introduction to nuclear and particle physics following 130 years of discovery. From Becquerel’s discovery of radioactivity and unleashing the power of the nucleus through to the development of the Standard Model and particle accelerators and beyond.
- Sat 18 Jul 2026 – 25 Jul 2026
- 9:00am – 12:30pm
Summer schools • Short courses
Examine the critical intersection of hacking, cyber security, and artificial intelligence, uncovering how extremists leverage digital advancements to achieve strategic objectives and advance their missions.
- Sat 18 Jul 2026 – 25 Jul 2026
- 9:00am – 12:30pm
Summer schools • Short courses
An introduction to core concepts in macroeconomics, focusing on how national and global economies function. You will explore how income flows through the economy, how markets interact, and how government policies shape growth, stability, and employment.
- Sat 18 Jul 2026 – 25 Jul 2026
- 9:00am – 12:30pm
Summer schools • Short courses
This course dives deep into Jane Austen's first published novel, Sense and Sensibility (1811), analysing and contextualising key elements of the novel.
- Sat 18 Jul 2026 – 25 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.Undergraduate Certificate of Higher Education
Study your passion and discover new ideas with Oxford’s flexible, part-time Certificate of Higher Education – designed for learners who want to learn widely, deeply, and on their own terms.