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

Online - live • Short courses • Professional development • Hybrid - in person or online
  • Fri 28 Nov 2025
  • 1 meetings
  • 09:00- 16:30
Online - live • Short courses • Hybrid - in person or online
  • Fri 28 Nov 2025
  • 4:45 – 6:15pm
Short intensive • Short courses • Professional development
  • Tue 02 Dec 2025
  • 9:30am – 5:00pm
Online - live • Short courses • Professional development • Hybrid - in person or online
  • Tue 09 Dec 2025
  • 1 meetings
Short intensive • Short courses • Professional development
  • Wed 10 Dec 2025
Short intensive • Short courses • Professional development
  • Thu 11 Dec 2025
  • 1 meetings