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
Discover what makes opera unique by exploring the poetry of the libretto through the artistry of the composer, singers, and the vision of producers. Examine the different elements that fuse into this most complete of all art forms.
- Mon 03 Nov 2025 – Mon 01 Dec 2025
- 5 meetings
- 2:00 – 4:00pm
In-person weekly • Short courses
Do you want to learn more about contemporary art and how to discuss it with confidence? Over five evenings we will explore key themes, media and pioneering artists, and examine concepts like globalism, time, queerness and activism.
- Tue 04 Nov 2025 – Tue 02 Dec 2025
- 5 meetings
- 7:15 – 9:15pm
In-person weekly • Short courses
Explore animal history in this five-week introductory course. Discover how humans have studied and represented animals' stories, and enjoy a rare behind-the-scenes visit to the Oxford University Museum of Natural History.
- Thu 06 Nov 2025 – Thu 04 Dec 2025
- 5 meetings
- 3:00 – 5:00pm
In-person weekly • Short courses
Discover classical music through five pivotal moments in its history. Explore the origins of opera, the symphony and other genres, and consider the revolutionary ways in which they were developed and transformed.
- Thu 06 Nov 2025 – Thu 04 Dec 2025
- 5 meetings
- 7:00 – 9:00pm
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.
- Thu 06 Nov 2025 – Thu 04 Dec 2025
- 5 meetings
- 7:00 – 9:00pm
In-person weekly • Short courses
Explore tough ethical questions in clinical decision-making. Examine ethical issues in clinical contexts, analyse real-life cases, and gain practical skills to make wise, principled decisions while valuing diverse perspectives.
- Fri 07 Nov 2025 – Fri 05 Dec 2025
- 5 meetings
- 2:00 – 4:00pm
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.