Distance learning

Flexible Oxford qualifications

The Department offers a number of part-time undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications. All are designed for the specific needs of adult learners and many can be studied mostly, or entirely, online.

Our distance learning programmes are listed below. Alternatively, you can find out more about all our award-bearing programmes here.

Online undergraduate programmes​

Undergraduate – choose how you study

Mostly online postgraduate programmes

We also offer a number of low-residency programmes that allow students to study whilst continuing with their day-to-day life. The short residential stays provide high contact hours with tutors and fellow students, resulting in a fully immersive experience.

Online short courses and events

Day and weekend events

Day and weekend events

Join us in Oxford or online to explore a topic in depth over one or two days with multiple speakers or extend your knowledge over several weeks with a lecture series.

Short online courses (Flexible)

Short online courses (Flexible)

Flexible courses have no live meetings. You study structured online course materials and do not have to be online at any specific time.

Short online courses (Live)

Short online courses (Live)

Live courses combine online course materials you can explore in your own time with a weekly live video webinar led by an expert tutor.

Continuing professional development

Continuing professional development

Professional development with Oxford University. From short courses and training in Oxford and online to flexible graduate programmes and bespoke courses.