Flexible, part-time adult learning
At the heart of Oxford Lifelong Learning is a belief that education changes lives. Whether learning for personal enrichment, career development or intellectual curiosity, our students are supported to realise their potential and contribute meaningfully to their communities and the wider world.
Oxford Lifelong Learning, at the Department for Continuing Education, brings the quality of an Oxford University education within reach of everyone. We inspire people across the world to fulfil their potential – whether by studying for a qualification to change direction, enhancing a career with new skills, or learning simply to satisfy intellectual curiosity.
Our extensive range of courses, provided in Oxford and online to over 15,000 students each year, are led by tutors selected for their expertise and dedication to the exceptional teaching expected from a world-class university.
Read on to find essential information on the wide range of support services available to our students. From study skills resources, online facilities, library access to funding opportunities, student welfare, and accommodations, each link offers detailed guidance to help you make the most of your learning experience.
Handbooks
Oxford Lifelong Learning award-bearing handbook
The award-bearing handbook is for all Oxford Lifelong Learning students on undergraduate or postgraduate taught courses that lead to a University of Oxford award such as a Certificate, Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Master’s level qualification.
DPhil students, students on the Bachelor of Theology and associated courses, and students on the Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education will receive specific information relating to these subjects separately.
Oxford Lifelong Learning non-award-bearing handbook
Your course handbook providing detailed arrangements for your course will be emailed to you before the start of your course.
Oxford University student handbook
The Oxford University student handbook includes information on the University of Oxford systems and support (some information is more applicable to full-time residential students).
