Your guide to history at Oxford Lifelong Learning

Whether you’re just starting out or looking to deepen your knowledge, our courses are designed to suit a range of experience levels. Each one stands alone or can be part of a pathway towards more advanced study.

Study in Oxford or online and access Oxford University’s teaching and resources from wherever you are. Learn from expert historians who bring their own insights into the classroom and help you build the skills of a historian.

Watch our History Discovery Session

The recorded session covers everything you need to know about studying history part-time at Oxford Lifelong Learning. Hear an overview of each undergraduate and postgraduate course, including:

Who each course is for
Course structures
What you’ll study
Opportunities for progression
Assessments
Oxford University benefits

Paul Schoon, Advanced Diploma in Local History:

After retiring, I was finally able to study a subject of my choosing. It has challenged me, given me confidence and opened up opportunities I never imagined. I’m so glad I took the plunge and can call myself a historian.

Jessica Forbes, Diploma in English Social and Local History

Studying in Oxford brought the course to life. I loved the mini field trips around the city, conversations with passionate lecturers over lunch and coffee, and the in-person experience made the course feel even more rewarding.

Catherine Digman, Certificate in History

The best thing about the Certificate is that you can ease your way into studying history and pick the areas that most interest you, and study those in-depth. Everyone that I’ve known that has done the course has had such an enriching experience, I would say just go for it!

Still have questions?

If you have further questions that weren’t answered in the session, feel free to reach out to our friendly course teams.

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Undergraduate study of history

Our part-time undergraduate history courses are designed for adult learners with different levels of experience, from those returning to study for the first time to those ready for more advanced historical research. The Certificate, Diploma and Advanced Diploma each offer a different level and focus of study, helping you choose the right route for your interests, confidence and goals.

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Postgraduate study of history

Our part-time postgraduate courses are designed for learners who want to deepen their existing historical knowledge, develop advanced research skills and work towards an independent research project. The Postgraduate Certificate, Masters and DPhils each offer a different level of study and commitment, helping you choose the right route for your interests.

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