Archaeology

Explore your curiosity

Archaeology, ancient history and anthropology encompass the study of humanity from our origins to the present. The Department has a strong offering of part-time learning opportunities in these subjects, offering students the chance for progression from a short course through to a part-time graduate degree programme.

Short courses for adult learners

Explore a new topic or revisit a favourite subject over the course of a few days, a few weeks or a term. Our short courses run in person or online, with some offered in both formats – so you can choose the study option best for you.

Many of our short courses, including short online courses (live and flexible), weekly classes in Oxford, and some summer schools, can be studied for credit, which means they can count towards a recognised qualification such as our Undergraduate Certificate of Higher Education.

Oxford qualifications and professional development

Upcoming courses

In-person day/weekend • Short courses • Professional development
  • Tue 17 Mar 2026
  • 1 meetings
  • 9:00am – 5:00pm
In-person day/weekend • Short courses • Professional development
  • Tue 14 Apr 2026 – 16 Apr 2026
  • 3 meetings
  • 9.00am Tues - 5.00pm Thurs
In-person weekly • Short courses
  • Tue 21 Apr 2026 – Tue 23 Jun 2026
  • 10 meetings
  • 2:00 – 4:00pm
Online - flexible • Short courses
  • Wed 22 Apr 2026 – 03 Jul 2026
In-person weekly • Short courses
  • Thu 23 Apr 2026 – Thu 25 Jun 2026
  • 10 meetings
  • 10:30am – 12:30pm
Online - flexible • Short courses
  • Mon 27 Apr 2026 – 10 Jul 2026