International Programmes

The international programmes organised by the Department for Continuing Education attract hundreds of students each year. Participants come from over fifty countries, mainly the United States, other European countries, China and Japan.

Some of the programmes are liberal arts courses in the humanities and social sciences; others are vocationally orientated in such areas as English language teaching, law, public policy and administration, and theology. Most programmes are short, lasting from one to six weeks, and many are held in the summer; however, a few extend over several terms.

Admission requirements vary from programme to programme.


Academic Summer Schools

Summer schools marketed and recruited solely by the International Programmes section

Creative Writing Summer School
25 July-14 August 2010
Offering specialist seminars for anyone wishing to explore and enhance their ability as a writer

English Literature Summer School
4-24 July 2010
Examining literary movements and the work of significant literary figures from Chaucer to the present day

History, Politics & Society Summer School
4-24 July 2010
Providing insight into issues and events that have influenced the contemporary world

IARU GSP: Oxford Seminar in Global Leadership
4-30 July 2010
A programme designed soley for students currently studying at one of the member universities of the International Alliance of Research Universities (IARU)

International Human Rights Law Summer School
11 July-7 August 2010
Exploring the philosophy, history, doctrine and practice of international human rights law

International Politics Summer School
1-14 August 2010
Tackling questions and problems that shape politics in the modern world
Organised by International Programmes in association with St Antony's College, Oxford

Oxford University Summer School for Adults
10 July-7 August 2010
Offering one-week courses in a variety of subjects

Theology Summer School
25 July-7 August 2010
Considering the theme 'Faith in Action'

Short Courses

Marketed and recruited solely by the International Programmes section

The Changing Face of Oxford: Modern Architecture in the Historic University
16-21 May 2010
A programme designed solely for alumni of the University of Oxford

The Oxford Experience
4 July-7 August 2010
Giving non-specialists an opportunity to spend a week living and studying in an Oxford college

English Language Teachers' Summer Seminar
25 July-7 August 2010
Focusing on current developments in the English language and in English language teaching

Some summer schools and short courses are arranged in association with overseas universities and organisations, and for these the collaborating institution handles publicity and recruitment.

Joint Programmes

 

Leadership Programmes for China

Further Information

 

Programmes extending over an academic year or more

Advanced Diploma in British & European Studies
Offering teaching in the advanced use of English language and in-depth study of social and cultural aspects of modern Britain. (A full-time course.)

Junior Diplomats Training Course
Combining intensive English language training with tuition in the development of practical diplomacy skills. (A full-time course.)

Master of Studies (MSt) in International Human Rights Law
Aiming to train and support future leaders in the field of human rights. (A two-year part-time course.)

 

Last updated: 3 March 2010