From royal pyramids, court artisans and powerful pharaohs, to grandiose temples, mysterious gods and foreign invasions, participants will experience the world of ancient Egypt, its highs and lows, and the rich tapestry of its culture.
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Accredited courses include undergraduate and postgraduate level courses.
Literary theory offers powerful tools for understanding how texts work and why they matter. This course introduces key ideas in an accessible way, showing how theory can deepen your appreciation and enjoyment of literature.
The philosophy of mind is concerned with questions about the nature of mind and the relation between our minds and the physical world. This course provides an introduction to the mind body problem, one of the most intractable problems in philosophy.
The course looks at what, if anything, it is that Jews, Christians and Muslims are agreeing about when they claim that there is a God; and we shall look at what, if any, prospects there are for rationally defending or attacking this claim.
All of us are affected by government policies, and governments place particular emphasis on economic policies. This course will equip you to evaluate the economic arguments made about public policy choices.
From Paris to Moscow, Glasgow to Barcelona, this short online course examines the richness and variety of European art nouveau.
The civil wars that swept across the British Isles in the 17th century left few lives untouched. This course will explore the causes, conduct and significance of the English civil wars.
Based on Harvard's famed introductory course in computer science, CS50 is now available at Oxford. This course teaches you how to solve problems, both with and without code, with an emphasis on correctness, design, and style.
How old is the universe? How unusual is the Solar System? How will it all end? Oxford astronomers Chris Lintott and Robert Simpson provide an overview of the last 13.7 billion years of cosmic evolution, answering these questions and more.
This course introduces the key characteristics of creative writing. You will be supported with stage-by-stage guidance as you assimilate and employ a range of critical and creative methods. The course includes tutor feedback and participant discussion.
What is the welfare state and what functions does it serve? Why and how do welfare states vary across countries and over time? What are the biggest challenges that welfare states face in the 21st century?
Many readers enjoy Austen's novels, but what makes them so special and enduring? Learn to analyse Austen's characteristic style and techniques and thus gain an enhanced appreciation of her art.