Architectural History

Explore the buildings and designs that shape the world around us.

Explore architecture and architectural history through our short, part-time or postgraduate courses. Learn how to look closely at architecture in context through case studies, guided visual analysis and hands-on approaches, while developing a deeper understanding of the spaces that shape how we live.

Discover a wide range of topics, from historic buildings and designed spaces to the wider relationship between architecture, place and culture. Whether you are interested in architecture itself or the histories that surround it, these courses offer different ways to explore the subject in depth.

With options ranging from intensive short courses to longer part-time study, you can tailor your learning to suit your schedule and ambitions. Join a community of learners and deepen your understanding of architecture and architectural history through flexible study online or in Oxford.