Lifelong learning

Every year there are more than 15,000 enrolments on courses offered by Oxford Lifelong Learning, making Oxford University one of the largest providers of continuing education in the UK.

We offer opportunities for adult learners of all ages and interests to explore new ideas and engage with the latest developments shaping our world. The breadth of courses we offer ensures there is something for every curious mind.

Gain an Oxford qualification with a part-time undergraduate award course. Some can be studied mostly, or entirely, online.

Further your study, progress in your career or learn for personal enrichment. Many can be studied online with short residencies in Oxford.

• Graduate courses

Study with Oxford from anywhere in the world. Courses include weekly classes, flexible short courses, day events and Oxford qualifications.

• Online courses and events

Working with academic experts across the University to design and deliver world-class training for professionals.

• Courses for professionals
• Undergraduate qualifications
• Postgraduate qualifications

Explore a new topic or revisit a favourite subject over the course of a few days, a few weeks or a term. Join us in Oxford or online. 

• Events and lectures
• Short courses

Accredited and non-accredited summer courses for adult learners. Held at Rewley House and Oxford's historic colleges.

• Introductory level
• Undergraduate level
• Specialist and advanced

Low-residency courses allow you to study whilst continuing with day-to-day life, visiting Oxford for short residential stays.

• Distance learning
• Certificate of Higher Education

We have an active interdisciplinary research community, with a strong focus on the humanities and social sciences.

• Research
• Our academics
• The Graduate School

We provide transformational courses to a global community of adult learners, with students ranging in age from 18 into their 90s.

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• Our history
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