Real-time weekly classes
Join us in Oxford or online
Our real-time weekly classes are offered in two formats.
- In-person: teaching takes place at Ewert House in Summertown or Rewley House in central Oxford.
- Online (Live): combines online study with a weekly 1-hour live video webinar led by an expert tutor.
Please note: enrolments may close up to one week prior to the start date of the course. We recommend you book early to avoid disappointment.
Upcoming courses
In-person weekly • Short courses
Plants contribute to the diversity of an ecosystem, but how do they interact with other organisms and form part of a society? This course will introduce what it takes to be a plant, to fit into the web of life, and how plants and humans impact each other.
- Tue 26 May 2026 – Tue 23 Jun 2026
- 5 meetings
- 7:00 – 9:00pm
In-person weekly • Short courses
From Cristofori’s revolutionary idea of creating a keyboard instrument with hammers, the piano has become a central element in music making. This course explores the evolution of the instrument and its repertoire over three centuries.
- Wed 27 May 2026 – Wed 24 Jun 2026
- 5 meetings
- 4:30 – 6:30pm
In-person weekly • Short courses
Middle English is the language of Chaucer, the Gawain poet and Julian of Norwich. Rich in texture and meaning, Middle English literature offers new and surprising perspectives on the medieval world. No prior knowledge of Middle English is expected.
- Thu 28 May 2026 – Thu 25 Jun 2026
- 5 meetings
- 7:00 – 9:00pm
In-person weekly • Short courses
Oliver Cromwell is blamed for many things, including cancelling Christmas and banning fun – but what was life really like when he was the Lord Protector of England? Join this short course in Oxford to assess the legacy of Cromwell.
- Thu 28 May 2026 – Thu 25 Jun 2026
- 5 meetings
- 2:00 – 4:00pm
In-person weekly • Short courses
Explore the history of the Transatlantic Slave Trade, from its establishment until its abolition, from the perspective of those who were forcibly uprooted and enslaved on European ships bound to the Americas. Includes a visit to All Souls College Library.
- Thu 28 May 2026 – Thu 25 Jun 2026
- 5 meetings
- 4:30 – 6:30pm
In-person weekly • Short courses
This course will help anyone interested in using coaching, whether professionally, as a life skill, or to achieve better results in their work with others. Thought-provoking and practical, this course explores the theory and skills of good coaching.
- Mon 29 Sep 2025 – Mon 01 Dec 2025
- 10 meetings
- 6:00 – 9:00pm
In-person weekly classes
Explore your interests with a weekly learning short course in Oxford. Classes run between 5-10 weeks and are led by expert tutors. Many can be studied for credit.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.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.Day and weekend events
Join us in Oxford or online for inspiring educational and cultural experiences led by Oxford academics and guest experts.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.