How our short courses work
Join us online or in Oxford
Explore a new topic or revisit a favourite subject over a few days, a few weeks or a term. Our short courses run in person or online, with some offered in both formats – so you can choose the study option best for you.
- Online (Live) courses combine online course materials you can explore in your own time with a weekly live video webinar led by an expert tutor. You will therefore expect to commit to a 1-hour meeting at the same time every week
- Online (Flexible) courses have no live meetings. You study structured online course materials and do not have to be online at any specific time. You will be led through the course on a week-by-week schedule by your expert tutor, but you access the course according to your own schedule
- In-person events require attendance in Oxford and have no online components. These include weekly classes, day events and weekend schools.
- Hybrid teaching events are livestreamed from Oxford and include lecture series, day events and weekend schools. You can choose to join either in person or online.
Upcoming courses
Online - live • Short courses • Lecture series • Hybrid - in person or online
Delve into Theresa May's term as Prime Minister in this hybrid lecture, considering her failure to deliver Brexit, the loss of her parliamentary majority and eventual removal by her colleagues.
- Fri 06 Mar 2026
- 2:00 – 3:30pm
In-person day/weekend • Short courses
Quantum computing is an emerging field that uses the principle of quantum physics replacing classic computing which is based on electronics processing. This course aims to describe the quantum computing in the context of technology applications.
- Sat 07 Mar 2026
- 9:45am – 5:00pm
In-person day/weekend • Short courses
From the Tudors to the twentieth century, join leading historians Professor Kate Williams, Dr Nicola Tallis and Rebecca Rideal for an absorbing study day spotlighting queens who ruled in their own right.
- Sat 07 Mar 2026
- 9:45am – 5:15pm
In-person day/weekend • Short courses
From St Frideswide to Vice Chancellor Irene Tracey, women have always been active in Oxford, even if the University long chose to ignore them. On this walking tour, we’ll uncover the stories of some of Oxford’s most fascinating women.
- Sun 08 Mar 2026
- 10:15am – 12:30pm
Short intensive • Short courses • Professional development
The pharmacodynamic process of drug therapy provides the link between the pharmacokinetic profile and the therapeutic effect of a drug. This course offers an introduction to pharmacodynamics and the principles of pharmacokinetic-pharmacodynamic modelling.
- Mon 09 Mar 2026 – 13 Mar 2026
Short intensive • Short courses • Professional development
Lead with confidence – This evidence-based course explores the unique challenges women face in leadership, equipping you with the strategies, insights, and confidence to navigate the path to senior roles.
- Tue 10 Mar 2026 – 13 Mar 2026
- 4 meetings
- 11:00-12:30 (UK time)
Short online courses
Our short online courses are taught in two alternative teaching formats - flexible or live. All of these courses are usually 10 weeks long.Day and weekend events
Join us in Oxford or online for inspiring educational and cultural experiences led by Oxford academics and guest experts.Lecture series
Weekly lectures from experts in their field. All can be watched online, with many taking place in a hybrid format – so you can choose to attend online or in person.Weekly learning programmes
Study with Oxford on a weekly schedule. Choose from courses that meet in Oxford, online courses with live sessions and flexible online courses.