Learning resources for adults
The Skills Toolkit - National Careers Service
Want to learn a new skill while at home? Find free, high quality digital and numeracy courses in The Skills Toolkit.
Digital and numeracy skills are amongst those that are most sought after by employers, and can help you progress in work and boost your job prospects. Digital skills can be anything from using social media and staying safe online to coding, programming or digital marketing.
You can choose from a selection of high quality courses put together in collaboration with experts. Find a level and time to study that’s right for you. The Skills Toolkit makes it easy for you to boost your skills.
Explore free online courses with The Skills Toolkit
OpenLearn - free online courses
Produced by The Open University, a world leader in open and distance learning, all OpenLearn courses are free to study. They offer nearly 1000 free courses across 8 different subject areas. Coursesare available to start right away.
Sign up for an OpenLearn course
University of Oxford - Department for Continuing Education
Structured as weekly online meetings, their online courses take place in a virtual learning environment. Class sizes are kept small (capped at 32 students, or 20 for creative writing) to maximise interaction between students and the tutor. Courses are normally 5-10 or 20 weeks in duration.
Search Department for Continuing Education online courses
University of Oxford - Oxford at Home series
The University of Oxford has launched a new #OxfordatHome series - freeweekly talks about everything and anything they research - from Rembrandt’s early life, to biomedically engineered bubbles, to Shakespeare's plague work.
Visit the University's Oxford at Home pages
University of Oxford Podcasts
A collection of podcasts on various subjects by the University of Oxford.
Listen to University of Oxford Podcasts
Saïd Business School - online programmes
Online programmes designed for a diverse audience. Their online campus enables you to engage and interact with a global cohort of like-minded professionals and innovators.
Visit the Saïd Business School website
Skillshare
Skillshare is an online learning community with thousands of classes for creative and curious people, on topics including illustration, design, photography, video, freelancing, and more.
Join Skillshare to watch, play, learn, make, and discover
Future Learn
Access hundreds of courses. Get access to high quality learning wherever you are, with online courses, programs and degrees created by leading universities, business schools and specialist organisations.
Sign up on the Future Learn website
History for adults: an evening class on Jack the Ripper
Spread over three classes you will become a Ripper detective. As well as the classes, you’ll receive vital new clues and information daily on murders, suspects and the taunting Ripper letters that Jack is sending you, to discuss and develop your theories.
Visitthe Oxfordshire History teacher website
Toastmasters International
Gain confidence and skills in public speaking: Toastmasters has three clubs in Oxford along with others across the county. Many of these are currently having their meetings online.
Visit the Toastmasters International website
London Drawing Group
Lots of different online drawing classes available with London Drawing Group, open to everyone, with a pay as you can donation.
See all upcoming courses on their Eventbrite page
Open Study College
For many adults and youngsters, their GCSE grades aren't at a sufficient level for the job that they want. Open Study College offers them the opportunity to improve these grades, via a range of home learning courses.
Visit the Open Study College website
ICS Learn
Provides online learning courses to thousands of individuals and businesses in hundreds of countries around the world who are looking to improve their skills and workplace performance.
CoursesOnline
A course finder website that enables learners to compare the learning courses on offer from training providers across the UK. Suitable for those at any level, from undergraduate to experienced professionals.
Visit the CoursesOnline website
IT Online Learning
Training courses for those looking to improve their IT skills - coding, programming, cyber security etc.
Visit the IT Online Learning website
Learn a language
Duolingo
Learn a new language with Duolingo. Free, bite-size lessons that feel more like a game than a textbook, and that's by design: Learning is easier when you're having fun.
Learn a language with Duolingo
Italian with Agata
“My Italian courses are fast and furious.” Agata offers beginner to advance courses in Italian. One to one lessons or group classes are also available.
Email Agata for details
Learning resources for kids and parents
BBC educational TV shows
The BBC is to deliver the biggest education offer in its history across more of its platforms. It will bring together BBC Two, CBBC, BBC Red Button, BBC iPlayer and online to deliver a new education offer to children, teachers and parents as a third national lockdown begins. Various live and on demand shows that support the primary and secondary school curriculums.
See the BBC website for details
Mumsnet - home learning resources for children of all ages
There are lots of websites out there to help children revise and learn more creatively. Everybody learns differently so, to help you find the best options for your child, Mumsnet have created a list of the most innovative, well-designed and widely-used sites, according to Mumsnet users.
Mumsnet - best online learning resources for children
Creation Theatre Company - online drama club
Creation Theatre Company islaunching a12-week online drama club for 5-10 and 11-16 year olds.Join them on an enchanting journey where we’ll meet fantastical creatures and incredible characters whilst exploring 12 classic stories. Book your place today for your child or grandchild and they can take part from the comfort of home.
Join Creation Theatre Drama Club
Pegasus Theatre - SPARK sessions
Pegasus has gone digital! To keep young people involved and engaged with the arts, they've commissioned their SPARK supported artists to help create a digital series of workshops and Q&As.
These short sessions are interactive and creatively stimulating - the perfect way to keep your creativity flowing whilst you're at home.
Schedule of events onPegasus Theatre Facebook page
BBC Bitesize
BBC Bitesize offers resources for a broad range of subjects from KS1 through to GCSE. Lessons are delivered to younger children through engaging videos and games and older children can access concise notes followed by tasks to test their knowledge. Best of all, BBC Bitesize is completely free.
BBC Bitesize - learning resources for children
BBC Teach
Whether you're at home or at school, you can use BBC Teach for free. It's home to thousands of free curriculum-mapped videos, arranged by age-group and subject.
BBC Teach - curriculum-mapped video resources
CBeebies
CBeebies helps pre-schoolers learn whilst they play fun games, watch clips, sing songs and make things with their favourite CBeebies characters and shows.
Learn through play with CBeebies
The Maths Factor with Carol Vorderman
Let Carol teach your child Maths during this difficult period. For children aged 4-12 years - matched to the National Curriculum.
The Maths Factor is FREE for everyone (usually about £2 per week) to supportcontinued learning at home for the duration of the UK schools closure period.
Let's go live with Maddie and Greg
Maddie Moate and Greg Foot host regular live science-themed shows for kids. The live show will stream on YouTube and will be available to view on demand afterwards.
Watch episodes on the Maddie Moate YouTube page
Wildlife Q&As with Steve Backshall
Re-watch lessons with wildlife expert Steve Backshall on his YouTube channel.
See Steve Backshall's YouTube channel
Dance classes with Oti Mabuse
Strictly Come Dancing's Oti Mabuse live streamsdance classes for children and adults on her YouTube channel.
Watch classes on Oti Mabuse's YouTube channel
Science Museum learning resources
Discover activities to support a range of curriculum topics for use in the classroom, in museum galleries and beyond.
Home learning resources from the Science Museum
The Royal Institution - Christmas Lectures
Started by Michael Faraday in 1825, and now broadcast on national television every year, the Christmas Lectures are the UK's flagship science series.
Watch past series of The Royal Institution Christmas Lectures
National Geographic - Kids
For facts geared toward kids and ideas on how to occupy their minds while they're out of school, visit National Geographic Kids.
Visit National Geographic Kids
Adventures in Familyhood - virtual field trips
20 virtual field trips to take with your kids. Virtual field trips are a great way to expose children to new places. Including lesson ideas, activities and book suggestions to extend the learning for each type of destination.
Visit the Adventures in Familyhood website
NASA image and video library
If you are interested in space exploration and footage of our universe, NASA have made their entire media library publicly accessible.
Into Film - film guides
Into Film shows offers film guides designed as informal discussion prompts for after viewing a film. These guides also feature extension activities that children and young people can take part in on their own.
TED-Ed
Engaging educational TED talks for students, educators and parents.
To support the millions of students, parents and teachers affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, TED-Ed is working with expert educators and TED speakers throughout the world to create and share high-quality, interactive, video-based lessons on a daily basis.
Oxford Teaching Trustcourses
Various courses available including philosophy symposiums and art, run by local educators.
Visit the Oxford Teaching Trust website
Learn computer programming for kids
Blockly Games
Blockly Games is a series of educational games that teach programming. It is designed for children who have not had prior experience with computer programming. By the end of these games, players are ready to use conventional text-based programming languages.
Start learing programming skills with Blockly
Scratch
With Scratch, you can learn to program your own interactive stories, games, and animations — and share your creations with others in the online community.
Scratch helps young people learn to think creatively, reason systematically, and work collaboratively.
Start learing programming skills with Scratch
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FAQs
Can you study teaching in Oxford? ›
Oxford has been a major contributor to the field of education for over 100 years and today the University's Department of Education has a world class reputation for research, for teacher education and for its graduate courses.
Is Oxford a Tory or Labour? ›Following the local elections on 5 May 2022 the political composition of the Council is: Labour Group - 32 seats.
How long does it take to get a bachelor's degree in Oxford University? ›The majority of our undergraduate Bachelor of Arts (known as BA) degrees last three years. This is not always the case, for example if you are doing a language degree which involves a year abroad, your course may be four years.
Can I become a teacher without a degree? ›So yes you can become a teacher without a degree and hold QTLS, which the government states has parity with QTS in maintained primary and secondary schools. There is however no guarantee that the schools you apply for will consider the QTLS qualification as equal to applicants holding QTS.
What qualifications do I need to be a teacher? ›Entry requirements
You'll usually need: 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English and maths. 2 to 3 A levels, or equivalent, for a degree. a degree in any subject for a postgraduate course.
Oxford is famous for its libraries, and with good reason. The University has incredible collections of books, manuscripts and other materials, many of them housed in beautiful, historic buildings. These resources draw scholars to the University from all over the world.
Is York Tory or Labour? ›York Central is a parliamentary constituency which is represented in the House of Commons of the UK Parliament by Rachael Maskell of the Labour Party and the Co-operative Party, making it one of only two constituencies (including Middlesbrough) in North Yorkshire not currently represented by the Conservatives.
What do Conservatives stand for? ›They advocate low taxes, free markets, deregulation, privatization, and reduced government spending and government debt. Social conservatives see traditional social values, often rooted in familialism and religion, as being threatened by secularism and moral relativism.
Can I study in Oxford for free? ›Can an Indian study at Oxford University for free? Ans. The Oxford University Scholarship For Indian Students provides the applicants to get a tuition fees waiver, and in some cases, these scholarships also cover their living and travel expenses.
How much is Oxford school fees? ›Course fees
An Oxford degree costs the same as most UK universities. The exact course fee depends on whether your child is a UK (Home fee status) or international (Overseas fee status) student. A UK student's annual course fees are £9,250 for 2023-24. For more details, go to our fees pages.
How much is Oxford tuition? ›
What are the 4 types of degrees UK? ›Bachelor of Arts (BA) Bachelor of Science (BSc) Bachelor of Education (BEd) Bachelor of Engineering (BEng)
What is the age limit for bachelors in the UK? ›There's no age requirement for admission to Cambridge, although the vast majority of undergraduates are 18 years or older when they start their course. If you'll be over 21 when you start your course you are classified as a mature student.
Can you complete a Bachelors degree in 2 years? ›Finishing a bachelor's degree in two years with online accelerated degree programs, transfer credits, and degree completion methods is possible. Many students would choose to fast-track graduation to save money and time and explore careers.
How much do teachers get paid? ›State | Average Starting Salary |
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State Alabama | Average Starting Salary $38,477 |
State Alaska | Average Starting Salary $46,785 |
State Arizona | Average Starting Salary $34,068 |
State Arkansas | Average Starting Salary $33,973 |
The average Primary School Teacher salary in the United States is $61,700 as of September 26, 2022, but the range typically falls between $50,700 and $74,600.
Do you get paid to train to be a teacher? ›The programme is fee free. Being able to earn a salary while you train, as well as receiving a discount on travel within London. Gain more experience working in a school before you qualify, so you are more prepared for life as a newly qualified teacher.
How long the course is to be a teacher? ›You may follow one of two routes in becoming a teacher, namely: a four-year Bachelor of Education degree (B. Ed.); a three-or four-year Bachelor's degree, followed by a one-year Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE). Once completed, both routes lead to classification as a professionally qualified teacher.
Can you be a teaching assistant with no qualifications? ›Technically, the only qualifications you need to become a teaching assistant are GCSEs in Maths and English. There are many courses on offer for those looking to become teaching assistants, but they should not be seen as a prerequisite to entry.
How long is teacher training? ›This Programme is run over a period of 36 weeks. You will undertake two Masters level (level 7) modules as part of the PGCE, with a total of 60 Masters credits on completion. The programme consists of three core modules, two at level 7 and one at Undergraduate level (level 6) and three school placements.
What is the 1st best university in the world? ›
Rank | University | Country |
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Rank | University | Country |
1 | California Institute of Technology (Caltech) | USA |
2 | Harvard University | USA |
3 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) | USA |
The QS World University Rankings for 2022 have Oxford at second, Cambridge in joint third place and Harvard coming in at fifth. By contrast, the Times Higher Education Rankings puts Oxford in the first position, with Harvard in joint second and Cambridge in joint fifth.
What courses is Oxford best for? ›- Linguistics. ...
- History. ...
- Medicine. ...
- Biomedical Sciences. ...
- Natural Sciences. ...
- Archaeology and Anthropology. ...
- Computer Science & Information Systems. ...
- Law & Legal Studies. Oxford has established itself a good reputation for offering the top-notch master's in legal education.
In 2017, it became the seat with the highest majority for any British Member of Parliament since the advent of universal suffrage, with Howarth winning a majority of 42,214 votes for Labour, surpassing the 36,230-vote majority held by then-Conservative Prime Minister John Major in his Huntingdon constituency in 1992.
Who is the MP for York? ›...
Rachael Maskell.
Rachael Maskell MP | |
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Member of Parliament for York Central | |
Incumbent | |
Assumed office 7 May 2015 | |
Preceded by | Hugh Bayley |
Ontario electoral district | |
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MP | Ya'ara Saks Liberal |
District created | 1952 |
First contested | 1953 |
Last contested | 2021 |
Liberalism is a political and moral philosophy based on the rights of the individual, liberty, consent of the governed and equality before the law. Liberals espouse various views depending on their understanding of these principles.
What are right-wing beliefs? ›They support conservatism and economic liberalism and oppose socialism and communism. By contrast, the phrase "far-right" is used to describe those who favor an absolutist government, which uses the power of the state to support the dominant ethnic group or religion and criminalize other ethnic groups or religions.
What is difference between liberal and moderate? ›Liberalism is the predominant left-leaning ideology and conservatism is the predominant right-leaning ideology. Those who hold beliefs between liberalism and conservatism or a mix of beliefs on this scale are called moderates.
What degrees are free in UK? ›- University Of Plymouth.
- University Of Cambridge.
- Bucking Hamshire New University.
- University Of West Of Scotland.
- University Of Suffolk.
- Ravensbourne University.
- University Of Sunderland.
- Royal Agricultural University.
Are there any free degrees? ›
UoPeople is the first free accredited online university. This school offers free online degree programs in Computer Science as well as Health Science. You can complete a 2-year associate's degree, 4-year Bachelor's degree, or an MBA, all online.
How can I go to uni for free? ›- If you never earn more than the threshold, your degree is free. ...
- Means-tested student funding and fee reduction. ...
- Maintenance Grant. ...
- Special Support Grant. ...
- Travel grants. ...
- University bursaries and grants. ...
- NHS sponsorship. ...
- Sponsorship from the Armed Forces.
The cheapest private school was Abrar Academy in Lancashire, which charges £834 per term or £2,502 per year. As for the most expensive schools, Cherwell College in Oxford charges the most, with an annual fee of £58,500.
What grades do you need to get into Oxford? ›We would expect students to achieve a total score of 38, 39 or 40 points, depending on the course, including core points, with 6s and 7s in the higher-level subjects.
Which University has the highest fees? ›School Name (state) | 2022-2023 tuition and fees |
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University of Southern California | $64,726 |
Colgate University (NY) | $64,290 |
Boston College | $64,176 |
Amherst College (MA) | $64,100 |
The University of Cambridge marginally outranks Oxford in the QS World University Rankings® 2023, with Cambridge placing in second and Oxford fourth.
Should I go to Oxford or Cambridge? ›Both Oxford and Cambridge are great college towns, but for different reasons. If you want to live in a quaint, student-run city, you'll like Cambridge. You'll like Oxford if you are more interested in living in a busy, big city where your university is only part of the entire city.
Which city is better Oxford or Cambridge? ›Oxford, being that much bigger than Cambridge, is generally considered to be a bit livelier, and Cambridge prettier. Let's be honest though: both are gorgeous places to be and both have a selection of great places to hang out.
What is the best degree to get? ›- Pharmacology. For a lucrative career helping people, pharmacology is at the top of the list for in-demand degrees. ...
- Computer Science. ...
- Health Science. ...
- Information Technology. ...
- Engineering. ...
- Business Administration. ...
- Finance. ...
- Human Resources.
If you have a Diploma, you can further your studies to the Degree level. You can also apply for RPL (recognition of prior learning) which will grant you up to 50% of the credits needed to get your Degree. This means you will only have to do half of the required modules for your Degree programme.
Which degree is the highest? ›
A doctorate degree is the highest traditional academic degree. Earning a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) or a Doctor of Education (Ed. D.)
Can a 40 year old get student visa in UK? ›Ans. Yes, there is no upper age limit to applying for a student visa. You can apply for a Tier 4 (General) student visa to study in the UK if you're 16 or over and have been offered a place on a course.
Can a 50 year old study in the UK? ›You can study at university as a mature student even if you do not have traditional qualifications. You can also apply for funding.
Can I study in UK at the age of 50? ›Most universities and colleges welcome mature students for their commitment, experience and skills.
What is the shortest degree to get? ›What is the fastest and easiest degree to get? Often students focus on Business Administration, Psychology, or Education degrees for the fastest degrees; however, General Studies, English, and Communications may be considered some of the easiest, along with Psychology.
What is the easiest bachelor degree? ›- Psychology.
- Criminal Justice.
- English.
- Education.
- Religious Studies.
- Social Work.
- Sociology.
- Communications.
An accelerated, online bachelor's program is usually the quickest way to earn a bachelor's degree. Students in these programs can take more credits at once, leading to early graduation — sometimes in 1-2 years. However, most bachelor's programs take about four years, and part-time online programs can take much longer.
How do I become a teacher at Oxford? ›Entry Points. In order to qualify to teach in a state school in England and Wales, you must have Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). Some training routes lead only to QTS, others lead to QTS and an academic qualification such as a PGCE, PGDE and Masters credits.
What subjects is Oxford famous for? ›The QS World University Rankings 2022 place Oxford as the second best university in the world, and the best university in Europe. Oxford also ranked first in the global subject rankings for arts and humanities, and top five for natural sciences, life sciences and medicine, and social sciences and management.
How much are Oxford professors paid? ›The average salary for a Professor is £97,140 in Oxford, UK. Salaries estimates are based on 25 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Professor employees in Oxford, UK. How accurate does £97,140 look to you?
Which course is best in Oxford University? ›
- Linguistics. ...
- History. ...
- Medicine. ...
- Biomedical Sciences. ...
- Natural Sciences. ...
- Archaeology and Anthropology. ...
- Computer Science & Information Systems. ...
- Law & Legal Studies. Oxford has established itself a good reputation for offering the top-notch master's in legal education.
State | Average Starting Salary |
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State Alabama | Average Starting Salary $38,477 |
State Alaska | Average Starting Salary $46,785 |
State Arizona | Average Starting Salary $34,068 |
State Arkansas | Average Starting Salary $33,973 |
A qualified FE teacher can earn between £24,702 and £37,258. Typical salaries at advanced teaching and training levels are in the region of £37,258 to £41,928. Salaries for leadership and management roles can significantly exceed this, rising to in excess of £90,000 for the most senior positions.
How much do primary school teachers earn? ›The average Primary School Teacher salary in the United States is $61,700 as of September 26, 2022, but the range typically falls between $50,700 and $74,600.
Can I study in Oxford for free? ›Can an Indian study at Oxford University for free? Ans. The Oxford University Scholarship For Indian Students provides the applicants to get a tuition fees waiver, and in some cases, these scholarships also cover their living and travel expenses.
What is the 1st best University in the world? ›Rank | University | Country |
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Rank | University | Country |
1 | California Institute of Technology (Caltech) | USA |
2 | Harvard University | USA |
3 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) | USA |
Course fees
An Oxford degree costs the same as most UK universities. The exact course fee depends on whether your child is a UK (Home fee status) or international (Overseas fee status) student. A UK student's annual course fees are £9,250 for 2023-24. For more details, go to our fees pages.
Candidates give an average difficulty score of 3.2 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) for their job interview at Oxford University.
Is it hard to become a professor? ›Overall, it's extremely difficult to become a professor. Nowadays, there are many more qualified applicants than there are full-time, college-level teaching positions, making tenure-track jobs in particular highly competitive.
Which University pays their professors the most? ›1. Columbia University | $268,400 |
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4. Harvard University | $253,900 |
5. University of Chicago | $246,100 |
6. Yale University | $242,200 |
7. Massachusetts Institute of Technology | $240,400 |
Which education is best for future? ›
- Biomedical Engineering. ...
- Computational Linguistics. ...
- Information Technology. ...
- Big Data. ...
- Construction Management. ...
- Electrical Engineering. ...
- Drone Technology. ...
- Data Analytics and Business Intelligence.
- 1) Identify which category you fall under. ...
- 2) Ask yourself why you want to study. ...
- 3) Decide on what career you want. ...
- 4) Study Destination. ...
- 5) Mode of study. ...
- 6) Identify the most important factors you are considering. ...
- 7) Research. ...
- 8) Narrow down your options.