Through studying influential philosophers and reflecting on our engagement with art, we explore: the nature and value of art; learning from art; enjoyment of art; art's role in our lives; originality, expression, creativity and inspiration.
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Accredited courses include undergraduate and postgraduate level courses.
There are archaeological sites all around us: hillforts and stone circles, Roman towns, ancient fields and roads. During this course, we will venture out and look at the archaeological landscape.
The bow and arrow represents a significant development in projectile technology that dates back as much as 80,000 years ago. Join us to explore the complexities and implications of this technology for early modern human hunter-gatherers.
Explore the world of Ancient Egypt through the objects left behind in tombs. From iconic pieces to lesser-known finds, uncover the stories behind them, then visit the Ashmolean Museum to discover the challenges faced by today’s curators and conservators.
Next year (2027) marks the Millennium of the birth of William the Conqueror. Perhaps the most important, and enigmatic King in English History. This course will trace his achievements, his failures and most importantly his legacy as King of England.
Explore the rich natural history of Port Meadow through five guided field sessions. Discover wildflowers, insects and other wetland species while learning how flooding and grazing shape this unique Oxford landscape.
Plants have existed on this planet longer than humans. As the climate on Earth has changed dramatically since its origins, how have plants survived? This course will explore how plants adapt to thrive across the world in different environments.
How does the stationary nature of plant life necessitate its connections with other living things? The course will explore plant behaviour as positive, negative, and neutral interactions with microbes, animals, plants, as well as humans.
This course examines some of the most influential and important ideas and discoveries (and the people behind them) in the history of science between the years 1400-1700, finishing with a visit to Oxford’s History of Science Museum.
The course aims to offer an overview of the diverse artistic, social, and religious and secular cultural life in the Byzantine Empire which contributed to the development of the greatest European medieval empire.
Improve your language skills and understanding of the culture, society and daily life in the French-speaking countries. We will be practising the four language skills in everyday situations at lower intermediate level.
Join this interactive course to learn German language and explore its culture. For complete Beginners as well as those who have learnt some German expressions and phrases through travel or socialising.