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Short courses In progress - closed to new applications
Short courses Closed
Location:

Online

Learning format:

Online - flexible

Start date:

09/09/2026

Length:

3 months

Tutor:

Dr Ilhaam Isaacs

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.

Short courses In progress - closed to new applications
Short courses Closed
Location:

Online

Learning format:

Online - flexible

Start date:

09/09/2026

Length:

11 weeks

Tutor:

Dr Szilvi Schmitsek

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.

Short courses In progress - closed to new applications
Location:

Online

Learning format:

Online - flexible

Start date:

09/09/2026

Length:

11 weeks

Tutor:

Dr Alejandro Reig

Social anthropology is the study of how humans give meaning to the world through different social norms, values, practices and means of organisation. This course provides an exciting and dynamic introduction to the world of social anthropology.

Short courses In progress - closed to new applications
Short courses Closed
Location:

Online

Learning format:

Online - flexible

Start date:

09/09/2026

Length:

11 weeks

Tutor:

Dr Louis Greenberg

This course is for those who would like to write but don't know how; who tried once and gave up; or who already write but would like to improve; and for readers who have no desire to write but want a different perspective on how fiction works.

Short courses In progress - closed to new applications
Short courses Closed
Location:

Online

Learning format:

Online - flexible

Start date:

14/09/2026

Length:

11 weeks

Tutor:

Mr Gordon Reavley

From Paris to Moscow, Glasgow to Barcelona, this short online course examines the richness and variety of European art nouveau.

Short courses In progress - closed to new applications
Location:

Online

Learning format:

Online - flexible

Start date:

14/09/2026

Length:

11 weeks

Tutor:

Dr Charlotte Parsonson-Young

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.

Short courses In progress - closed to new applications
Location:

Online

Learning format:

Online - live

Start date:

14/09/2026

Length:

3 months

Tutor:

Dr Nick Day

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.

Short courses In progress - closed to new applications
Short courses Closed
Location:

Online

Learning format:

Online - flexible

Start date:

14/09/2026

Length:

11 weeks

Tutor:

Dr Elizabeth Charlton

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.

Short courses In progress - closed to new applications
Location:

Online

Learning format:

Online - flexible

Start date:

14/09/2026

Length:

11 weeks

Tutor:

Dr Louis Greenberg

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.

Short courses In progress - closed to new applications
Location:

Online

Learning format:

Online - flexible

Start date:

14/09/2026

Length:

11 weeks

Tutor:

Miss Laura Silva

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?

Short courses In progress - closed to new applications
Short courses Closed
Location:

Online

Learning format:

Online - flexible

Start date:

14/09/2026

Length:

11 weeks

Tutor:

Dr Octavia Cox

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.

Short courses In progress - closed to new applications
Short courses Closed
Location:

Online

Learning format:

Online - live

Start date:

14/09/2026

Length:

11 weeks

Tutor:

Dr Nicolas Liney

This course introduces you to the basic principles of Classical Latin. It provides a firm basis of grammar, sentence structure and vocabulary of the language, through which you will be able to read and translate into English Roman drama in adaptation.

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