Summer schools in Oxford

Summer courses for adult learners

Immerse yourself in the Oxford experience

Join us for a study holiday in Oxford – for personal enrichment, academic progression or professional development. You'll live and study at one of Oxford's historic colleges or at Rewley House, experience dining in hall, and explore the world's most famous university city. 

Choose from more than 100 one-week introductory summer courses; or opt for a longer, specialist summer programme in a single topic. Many classes can be taken for credit; others require no coursework and are non-assessed.

For those aged 18 and above only.

2026 summer programmes

Introductory level

These week-long non-assessed summer programmes all take place at one of Oxford University's historic colleges. All courses are pitched at an introductory level for non-specialists, and no prior knowledge is necessary.

Courses span a range of subjects, including history, literature, creative writing, psychology, philosophy, archaeology, law, art history, film, sociology, environmental studies, international relations and more.

Undergraduate level

The Oxford University Summer School for Adults (OUSSA) programme offers accredited week-long courses at Rewley House in central Oxford. Credit earned from OUSSA is transferable towards our flexible and part-time Undergraduate Certificate of Higher Education. 

Courses cover a wide range of subjects including literature, archaeology, architectural history, creative writing, history of art, philosophy, biological sciences, theology, psychology and more.

Specialist and advanced

These intensive summer programmes are for those who want in-depth learning on a subject they are passionate about for personal, academic or professional advancement.

 

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