Master’s programmes
Flexible master’s study at Oxford
Advance your career, deepen your expertise, or pursue a lifelong passion.
We offer a range of Master of Science (MSc) programmes, postgraduate degrees in science or social science, and Master of Studies (MSt) programmes awarded in disciplines such as art, history, and the social sciences.
The majority of these are taught part-time and are structured to provide flexibility without compromising academic rigour. Many programmes combine online study with short, immersive residencies in Oxford, giving you the opportunity to engage with tutors and peers in person and experience Oxford’s unique academic environment.
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All students studying for a master’s degree become members of an Oxford college. There is a single application process to your MSt programme within which you can specify a college choice. Your choice of college is up to you and does not affect the academic viability of your application to the MSt itself.
Many Oxford colleges accept applications from part-time postgraduates, whereas others do not. Please consult the graduate prospectus or enquire with individual colleges. Even if you are accepted onto the degree, please note that you are not guaranteed a place at your first choice of college.
On-course students receive an Oxford University card, valid for one year at a time, which acts as a library card for the Departmental Library at Rewley House and provides access to the unrivalled facilities of the Bodleian Libraries, including the central Bodleian, major research libraries such as the Taylorian Institution Library and Bodleian Social Science Library, and faculty libraries such as English and History.
Students also have access to a wide range of electronic resources, including electronic journals, many of which can be accessed from home. Students on the course are entitled to use the Library at Rewley House for reference and private study and to borrow books. More information about the Library can be found on the Bodleian website.
