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Online and distance courses

Join a global community of adult learners studying online with Oxford Lifelong Learning. Whether you wish to study for pleasure, advance in your career or gain a qualification, we have a course for you.

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Lifelong Learning

Oxford Lifelong Learning offers opportunities for adult learners of all ages and interests to explore new ideas and engage with the latest developments shaping our world. The breadth of courses we offer ensures there is something for every curious mind. 

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Short online courses

Explore a topic over one or two days or join a weekly learning programme. Choose from courses that have live, real-time meetings or study when it suits you with a flexible online course.

Short online courses
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Oxford University qualifications

Oxford Lifelong Learning 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.

Oxford University qualifications
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Professional development

From short online courses and training to part-time postgraduate programmes; update your skills, change career or earn a qualification.

Professional development
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