Jeremy Bentham Scholars
Lifelong learning in Oxford
At The Oxford Exchange, our innovative approach to education will help you re-discover your 'inner academic'. Become a Jeremy Bentham Scholar with us and take the courses you always wanted to take. Adult learners: register your interest below and receive a 2025 Prospectus and Application.
The Oxford Exchange - Core Courses
BUSINESS & ENTREPRENEURSHIP: The 12-Day MBA
PPE (Philosophy, Politics, Economics) + INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
PPE (Philosophy, Politics, Economics) + INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
Thinking of applying for an MBA programme? It is an expensive endeavour and requires commitment and usually an exit from the job market for one to two years. Take our course in Oxford first to not only get a glimpse of what an MBA entails, but also to get a jump on the competition. This is an intensive course that introduces the student to the major elements of an MBA programme including: Marketing, Operations Management, Organisational Behaviour, Accounting & Statistics, Finance, and Entrepreneurship.
PPE (Philosophy, Politics, Economics) + INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
PPE (Philosophy, Politics, Economics) + INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
PPE (Philosophy, Politics, Economics) + INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
Do you wonder how states and leaders create foreign and domestic policy? How do states interact with one another on the world stage, and who are the political philosophers who influenced the creation of the modern state?
This course is inspired by Oxford's classic PPE course that has been taken by many a Prime Minister and world leader. We add International Relations Theory and Law to the mix, and you have a very comprehensive course to choose.
studia humanitatis (Humanities studies): Classics & Literature
PPE (Philosophy, Politics, Economics) + INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
studia humanitatis (Humanities studies): Classics & Literature
Ever wonder how some people seem so well-rounded and can quote poetry by heart whilst offering informed opinions on ethics, morality, and human nature? You probably suffer from 'an incomplete education'. Perhaps you had an overbearing parent who influenced you to get a "practical" degree in medicine or business.
Now is your chance to get a crash course in the humanities in the historic setting of Oxford. We cover literature, classics, theology, philosophy, and history.
Creative Writing: Fiction and Screenwriting
PPE (Philosophy, Politics, Economics) + INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
studia humanitatis (Humanities studies): Classics & Literature
Do you have dreams of writing a novel, getting it published, and selling the rights of your story to Hollywood? Did
you know that more and more first-time authors are getting published and that television and film producers are in greater need of fresh new stories? We get right to the business of writing in this
course because we believe every person has a story to tell. We teach you character development, plot and story
evolution, pacing, dialogue, and other essential elements of writing.
The Oxford Exchange - 2025 Summer Courses for Adults
The Oxford Exchange - OXFORD SUMMER COURSES
The core team at The Oxford Exchange has been designing and delivering online and residential courses for adult students and professionals for many years. In the summer of 2025, we will offer standalone Oxford residential courses for inquisitive adults.
Who May Apply: Individuals ages 18+ who are either current undergraduate or postgrad students, professionals, or retirees who believe in the power of lifelong learning.
Instruction Level: Oxford Undergraduate and Postgraduate levels
(CORE COURSE ONE) - 12-Day MBA: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS & ENTREPRENEURSHIP: Led by a faculty member who earned an MBA at Oxford, this is an intensive course that contextualises an MBA in practical terms. We cover the main elements of an MBA - Accounting, Marketing, Organisational Behaviour, Finance, and Operations Management. We workshop entrepreneurial ideas and select industries to engage based on a class poll (before you arrive). For example, a cohort who had shown interest in the space industry applied classroom to practitioner experience by visiting the UK space centre (Harwell) for meetings with space practitioners.
(CORE COURSE TWO) - PPE (PHILOSOPHY, POLITICS & ECONOMICS) & INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS: This course is inspired by the popular PPE degree at Oxford University. We cover International Relations Theory, International Crisis Management, Political & Economic Philosophy & Forms of Government. Students will study global conflicts and present solutions in small groups using Design Thinking methodology.
(CORE COURSE THREE) - STUDIA HUMANITATIS (HUMANITIES):
HISTORY OF THE UNITED KINGDOM: Early history of the British Isles, Britain and the unwritten constitution; The evolution and devolution of the four nations, The British Empire and its legacy.
ENGLISH LITERATURE: We cover the key works of Chaucer, Shakespeare and early classics of English Literature. We offer seminars that discuss the beginning of the "English Novel" and Victorian Literature (Jane Austen, Charlotte Bronte, Charles Dickens, and Rudyard Kipling). VIP Guest Tutors cover authors such as Virginia Woolf, CS Lweis, JRR Tolkien, and others.
CLASSICS: Classics (Literae Humaniores) is devoted to the study of the civilisations of ancient Greece and Rome and their influences into modern times. At The Oxford Exchange, Classics is varied and interdisciplinary; Classics students study the literature, history, and archaeology of ancient Greece and Rome as well as philosophy (both ancient and modern).
THEOLOGY & RELIGION: We explore the subject in the context of the long history that the British Isles has engaged in debate, reform and turmoil in religion. Our course features seminars led by experts on the King James Bible, the Protestant Reformation, the writings of St Thomas Aquinas, and The Troubles in Northern Ireland.
(CORE COURSE FOUR) - CREATIVE WRITING: FICTION WRITING & SCREENWRITING: We get right to the business of writing in this
course because we believe every person has a story to tell. We teach you character development, plot and story evolution, pacing, dialogue, and other essential elements of writing.
ELECTIVES: SCIENCE & TECHNLOGY, STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS, SHAKESPEARE
2025 Course Dates for Adult Courses - The Oxford Exchange
Brasenose: 30 June - 12 July 2025
Brasenose: 30 June - 12 July 2025
Brasenose: 30 June - 12 July 2025
This course will take place at Brasenose College, Oxford ("BNC"), in the middle of the Oxford city centre. Students will live in Brasenose's student accommodations at Frewin Annexe, right next to the Oxford Union Debating Society and a five minute walk to the main college site.
UNIV: 28 JULY - 9 AUGUST 2025
Brasenose: 30 June - 12 July 2025
Brasenose: 30 June - 12 July 2025
This course will take place at University College, Oxford ("Univ"), which claims to be one of the oldest colleges in the University of Oxford system. Students live in student accommodations on the main site, and the Univ Bar is open four days a week.
ORIEL: 4 - 16 August 2025
Brasenose: 30 June - 12 July 2025
ORIEL: 4 - 16 August 2025
Our adult students will enjoy Oriel College, Oxford which is arguably the greatest historical rowing college of either Oxford or Cambridge. This cohort will have the opportunity to take rowing lessons through our partner, Oxford Athletica.
Elite Courses for Adults in Oxford - Summer 2025
2025 COURSE DESIGN - A TYPICAL OXFORD SUMMER COURSE
One-to-One Tutorials: Each student is assigned to an tutor and is expected to complete an "Oxford Essay" to present to the cohort at the end of the course. This is an opportunity for our adult students to challenge themselves and dive deep into a subject of interest.
Seminars: Our tutors will guide the cohort through themed discussions that reference subjects in postgraduate seminar-style. ALL PARTICIPANTS (current undergraduate students, graduate students, alumni, professionals, retirees) will participate in "All Cohort" seminars, Group seminars (organised by interest and experience), "All Cohort" Guest Tutorials, and each student will be assigned an individual tutor.
Guest Lecturers & Discussions: In the late afternoon or early evening, we offer the opportunity for prominant scholars to share their research or a book with the class. These tutorials are usually followed by dinner where the Guest Tutor is invited to dine with the students and further the discussions over a meal.
London Study Trip: The cohort will plan to visit sites of academic interest such as Houses of Parliament, The British Museum, The Globe Theatre, and other key sites in the city.
Local Study Trips: Students can use their free time to take shorter trips to places such as Blenheim Palace (Winston Churchill's childhood home), the Cotswolds, Chedworth Roman Villa, and other sites.
Local Tours: We offer optional daily tours of the colleges where famous Oxonians studied (Adam Smith, John Locke, Thomas Hobbes, Shelley, etc.). View Chaucer's original Canterbury Tales, and tour Christ Church College Hall and JRR Tolkien's Garden. There will be time to also visit the Ashmolean Museum (Britain's first public museum, the world's second university museum), the Pitt Rivers Museum, and other sites.
Baroque by Candlelight in Chapel: Performed by an Oxford-based musical ensemble (Chiavari Agreable), this is a magical experience we do one night for the students after dinner, followed by drinks.
High Table Dinner: The cohort will experience a formal dining experience.
Activities: Our Mentors” (student assistants) lead the cohort in a series of activities which may include Punting on the Isis, Croquet (surely a favourite among Johnnies), Pub Quiz, Pub Crawls, Movie Nights, Picnic in the Parks, and more.
End of Course Celebration: After each participant has presented their Oxford Essay to the cohort, we will gather to celebrate the end of the course, followed by dinner and drinks.
PARTICIPANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO:
Network and Build Global Connections: Our students come from all over the globe. Network with other lielong learners in a magical summer setting in England. Socialize over meals or pub crawls in historical English settings.
Relax and Contemplate: Enjoy studying and reading in libraries and bookshops scattered about the city of Oxford. Read a book in the beautiful college gardens or in the back garden of a pub. Enjoy some downtime by enjoying a light “Movie Night” in the college or other social activities.
Plan Your Next Academic Journey: Each student is assigned a tutor. Fancy writing up a PhD proposal or writing papers for academic journals? Our tutors have all been through those challenges and will be able to advise you.
Write a Final Oxford Essay: Of course, you are also required to write an Final Essay to hand in to your tutor at the end of the course, so get ready to be challenged!
Present a Small Group Solution to a Current World Crisis: Newly introduced in 2024, students will be assigned to small teams and challenged to research and present to the rest of the cohort on a world crisis.
The Oxford Exchange - Closed Courses
PRIVATE ORGANISATIONAL COURSES
Imagine strengthening team bonding over a 3-day to 14-day residential programme in Oxford?
The Oxford Exchange can design and deliver bespoke closed online or residential courses for organisations in a variety of industries and fields. Our particular expertise is strong in the following areas: 1) Military Organisations, 2) Think Tanks, 3) Strategic Communications Organsiations, 4) Political Organisations & Governmental Organisations, 5) Key Industries in Finance, IT, Manufacturing, Global Health & Medicine, and others.
The United States Air Force hired The Oxford Exchange in 2021 to deign and deliver a European Security Studies Course for 36 officers and NCO's stationed at RAF Mildenhall. The course was conducted entirely online via Zoom and the course achieved 100% satisfaction from the participants.
Instruction Level: Oxford Undergraduate and Postgraduate levels catered to professionals at all levels.