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Courses

On our graduate course pages you'll find essential information about each department and the courses they offer, to help you to narrow your focus to a particular course.

This is Graduate Oxford

The University has an international reputation for world-leading research, teaching and resources, and combine this with a beautiful and historic city, it is alive with activity, attracting students from all over the world.
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Where do I start?

If you're considering applying for graduate study at Oxford, this step-by-step guide will get you started.

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A-Z of courses

A comprehensive A-Z of Oxford's graduate courses. Filter by course type and search by keyword.

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Departments offering courses

A wide range of departments offer graduate courses, spanning all four of the University of Oxford's academic divisions and Oxford Lifelong Learning.

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Taught courses

Taught courses usually involve a range of core and optional course elements. Independent study is supported by seminars and lectures.

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Research courses

As a student undertaking a research course at Oxford, you will focus on a specific area of research throughout your course, working with an academic supervisor who will oversee your studies.

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Changes to courses

Guidance about changes in course provision, including the two main scenarios in which it is desirable or necessary for the University to make such changes.

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Open days and events

Academic departments hold online and in-person events for prospective graduate students throughout the year, often between September and December.

Explore Oxford funding for entry in 2026-27

Funding for graduate courses is competitive, but the University offers more support than you might think.

Funding