The very best Oxford Summer Schools for Adults Aged 19+ taking place in summer 2024
Why Choose an Oxford Summer School for Adults?
While most summer schools tend to have children and teenagers as their primary audience, there are some fantastic Oxford summer schools for adults available. These tend to offer a true Oxford student experience, with trips to some of Oxford's finest restaurants, its ancient pubs and some of the quirkier elements of its night life. Here we list our best Oxford summer schools for adults in 2024.
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Best Oxford Summer Schools for Adults
The Kellogg College Summer Programme in the Humanities, set for September 1-7, 2024, offers an enriching Anglo-French academic experience focusing on British and French Art, Architecture, and Literature from the 15th to the 20th century
Experience Oxford University’s world-renowned tutorial teaching system, explore fascinating subjects with experts in the field, and gain new skills to take you further in your future academic or professional career.
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Best Summer Courses 2024
Oxford Humanities Summer Course at Kellogg College
An academically rich summer programme run by Kellogg College, University of Oxford. A unique opportunity to be taught by Oxford…Architecture (18-24 YEARS)
Study Architecture with us and you’ll learn about the history and theory of the subject, before exploring and experimenting with…Art History (18-24 YEARS)
Study the Art History with us and you’ll learn the methods and meaning behind every brushstroke. We’ll analyse the techniques…Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning: Theory and Practice
In our age of burgeoning smart technology and automation we are already seeing the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence and…Advanced Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning: Computer Vision
From self-driving cars and augmented reality to intelligent medical imaging helping doctors identify diseases more quickly, computer vision is a…Advanced Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning: Natural Language Processing
Through predictive text, translation tools, and smart devices natural language processing (NLP) is increasingly a part of our day-to-day lives,…Advanced Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning: Reinforcement Learning
Getting things wrong is part of what makes us human, and our natural intelligence helps us learn from our mistakes.…Business and Entrepreneurship (18-24 YEARS)
Take the steps you need to take your business idea to the next level with our strategic Business and Entrepreneurship…Advanced Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning: Deep Unsupervised Learning
Deep Unsupervised Learning is an exciting emerging area of research in the field of artificial intelligence and machine learning, in…Repression, Subversion, Expression: Gender and Sexuality in British Literature
How have expressions of sexuality and gender in British literature been shaped by the social constraints of different periods? How…Oxford and the Rise of Fantasy
What inspired the emergence and flowering of the fantasy genre in the 20th and 21st century? Oxford - historic, beautiful,…Biotechnology and Genetics (18-24 YEARS)
How does Biotechnology and Genetics affect our everyday lives? Find out on our thought-provoking course. Study Biotechnology and Genetics with…Economic History: The Great Divergence, Convergence, and Beyond
What are the causes of the vast differences in wealth between nations? Why have certain societies prospered whilst others still…Psychology and Social Connection
What is the secret to a life well lived? People may accumulate wealth and success, and yet find themselves feeling…Business and Entrepreneurship (18-24 YEARS)
Take the steps you need to take your business idea to the next level with our strategic Business and Entrepreneurship…Introduction to Cognitive Psychology
How are we able to focus on one thing rather than something else? Why do we remember some things and…PPE: Leadership in Business, Politics, and Beyond
Whether it is a politician guiding a nation through crisis, a visionary tech entrepreneur disrupting the global business landscape, or…PPE: Climate Change, Politics, and Environmental Justice
Perhaps the greatest challenge facing humankind is anthropogenic climate change, the rapid warming of the earth’s temperature driven by the…Biology (18-24 YEARS)
How do all the creatures and plants that surround us adapt to their environments? How do you prevent disease? What…PPE: Globalisation, Populism, and Identity
While the world has been moving increasingly towards greater inter-connectivity through trade, infrastructure, communications, and migration, criticism of ‘globalisation’ has…Chemistry (18-24 YEARS)
Everything we do requires a chemical reaction. Breathing, eating, reading, sleeping. Chemistry is the study of everything! So we’ll be…Classical Civilisation (18-24 YEARS)
You’ll be transported 1500 years back to study a huge variety of classical civilisation topics from observing how the Greeks…Chemistry (18-24 YEARS)
Everything we do requires a chemical reaction. Breathing, eating, reading, sleeping. Chemistry is the study of everything! So we’ll be…Computer Science (18-24 YEARS)
Where would we be without computers? The digital age has changed the way we work, live and interact with life.…Computer Science (18-24 YEARS)
Computers speak many languages and this course can give you the tools to communicate with them. You will have the…Creative Writing (18-24 YEARS)
Ever read an opening chapter of a book and found it impossible to put down? You’ll soon be crafting those…Creative Writing (18-24 YEARS)
Ever read an opening chapter of a book and found it impossible to put down? You’ll soon be crafting those…Economics (18-24 YEARS)
We’ll explore everything economics connects with and affects, from daily consequences in society to the bigger picture contextually. Our teachings…Economics (18-24 YEARS)
We’ll explore everything economics connects with and affects, from daily consequences in society to the bigger picture contextually. Our teachings…English Literature (18-24 YEARS)
Shakespeare himself said that winter was the time of discontent (and who are we to argue with him?), so surely…English Literature (18-24 YEARS)
Shakespeare himself said that winter was the time of discontent (and who are we to argue with him?), so surely…Environmental Science (18-24 YEARS)
Study Environmental Science with us and you’ll learn from a range of environmental topics including the scientific study of interactions…Environmental Science (18-24 YEARS)
Study Environmental Science with us and you’ll learn from a range of environmental topics including the scientific study of interactions…History (18-24 YEARS)
Learn the legends of history – what made countries famous, why wars were fought and how the most influential leaders…History (18-24 YEARS)
Learn the legends of history – what made countries famous, why wars were fought and how the most influential leaders…Innovation and Technology (18-24 YEARS)
Opportunities are all around us. On our inspiring Innovation course, you’ll learn how to take advantage of the ones that…International Relations (18-24 YEARS)
Cultures clash and not all countries get along. But could we change all that? Explore what it means to live…International Relations (18-24 YEARS)
Cultures clash and not all countries get along. But could we change all that? Explore what it means to live…International Development (18-24 YEARS)
Find out what the future holds for our countries and everyone else we share the world with. Study International Development…Law (18-24 YEARS)
What’s the role of the European Court of Justice? How does the legal system shape how we think and act?…Law (18-24 YEARS)
What’s the role of the European Court of Justice? How does the legal system shape how we think and act?…Leadership (18-24 YEARS)
From born leaders to those who just need a little encouragement, our Leadership course teaches the ropes of how to…Mathematics (18-24 YEARS)
Build a sturdy base of mathematical knowledge and techniques on our insightful course. From algebraic techniques to Markov chains, you’ll discover…Mathematics (18-24 YEARS)
Build a sturdy base of mathematical knowledge and techniques on our insightful course. From algebraic techniques to Markov chains, you’ll discover…Mechanical Engineering (18-24 YEARS)
Study Mechanical Engineering with us and you’ll be introduced to the mathematics and physics underpinning good mechanical design. You’ll learn…Medicine (18-24 YEARS)
From diagnosing symptoms to funding crises, our Medicine course covers various aspects of the industry beyond the theory such as…Medicine (18-24 YEARS)
From diagnosing symptoms to funding crises, our Medicine course covers various aspects of the industry beyond the theory such as…Neuroscience (18-24 YEARS)
Our brain boxes are our most brilliant tools. In fact, they’re the smartest machines known to man. And thanks to…Philosophy (18-24 YEARS)
Our identities are bound by our individual beliefs and morals – but how did they become ingrained in us? Study…Physics (18-24 YEARS)
It all started with a big bang. Now here’s your opportunity to get behind the textbooks and understand how the…Physics (18-24 YEARS)
It all started with a big bang. Now here’s your opportunity to get behind the textbooks and understand how the…Politics (18-24 YEARS)
From iconic politicians throughout the ages to modern-day conflicts, learn about the ever-changing world of politics on our fascinating course.…Psychology (18-24 YEARS)
Moving on from the basics of psychology, we’ll explore beyond the core concepts and take an in-depth look at the…Psychology (18-24 YEARS)
Moving on from the basics of psychology, we’ll explore beyond the core concepts and take an in-depth look at the…Sociology and Anthropology (18-24 YEARS)
Study Sociology & Anthropology with us and gain an in-depth understanding of how we exist as human beings. We’ll cover…Sustainable Engineering (18-24 YEARS)
Study Sustainable Engineering with us and you’ll learn about how engineers can address the most significant environmental threats from climate…Interested in studying this summer?
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