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 2026 Prospectus and Application.
Experience Oxford England with The Oxford Exchange
RESIDENTIAL Courses IN OXFORD, ENGLAND
Join other adult lifelong learners for 1-2 week sessions in Oxford. Participants live in Oxford University college accommodations and have breakfast and dinner in the college dining hall. Classes take place in Oxford University lecture halls and seminar rooms, and participants enjoy access to the private grounds of an Oxford college for the duration of the course.
PERSONAL ENRICHMENT
Have you ever dreamed of attending Oxford University? You may not have gained entrance to the University as places are very competitive, but you can spend 1-2 weeks living, learning, socialising, and contemplating in the magical setting of an Oxford college.
Tutoring & ACADEMIC COACHING
Get guidance and support from our academic coaches. Our coaches can help you improve your study skills, time management, and overall academic performance.Get personalized attention and support from our expert tutors. Whether you need help with a specific subject or want to improve your overall academic performance, our tutors can help you achieve your goals.
The Oxford Exchange - 2026 Summer Courses for Adults
The Oxford Exchange - OXFORD SUMMER COURSES
JEREMY BENTHAM SCHOLARS MMXXVI
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 2026, we will offer standalone Oxford residential courses for inquisitive adults. This particular course will be in its fourth season in 2026.
Who May Apply: Adults - Individuals ages 18+ who are either current undergraduate or postgrad students, professionals, or retirees who believe in the power of lifelong learning.
What is on offer? We offer two 1-week sessions in residence in the same Oxford college accommodation flats. Students may enrol in one session or both sessions. Session I are selected subjects from Studia Humanitas & Creative Writing, and Session II are subjects from our "PPE" section.
SESSION ONE (I)
STUDIA HUMANITATIS (HUMANITIES) + CREATIVE WRITING
WHEN: 5 July - 11 July 2026
WHERE: OXFORD, ENGLAND
INSTRUCTION LEVEL: Oxford Undergraduate and Postgraduate levels
LITERATURE: Our Tutors have covered the works of Chaucer, Shakespeare and early classics of English Literature in past courses. We offer seminars that discuss the beginning of the "English Novel" and Victorian Literature (Jane Austen, Charlotte Bronte, Charles Dickens, and Rudyard Kipling). In the past, VIP Guest Tutors have also discussed authors such as Virginia Woolf, CS Lewis, JRR Tolkien, and others.
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. Our Tutor discusses key aspects of great works of fiction including character development, plot and story evolution, pacing, dialogue, and other essential elements of writing.
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SESSION TWO (II)
PPE (PHILOSOPHY, POLITICS, ECONOMICS) + INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
WHEN: 12 July - 18 July 2026
WHERE: OXFORD, ENGLAND
INSTRUCTION LEVEL: Oxford Undergraduate and Postgraduate levels
PHILOSOPHY, POLITICS, ECONOMICS (PPE): This course is inspired by Oxford's classic PPE course that has been taken by many a Prime Minister and world leader. At the discretion of the Tutor teaching the course, in the past we have added Security Studies, Peace & Conflict Studies, and Law to the mix.
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS (IR): 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 covers the theoretical aspects of IR in a comprehensive manner.
The Oxford Exchange - Core Courses
BUSINESS & ENTREPRENEURSHIP: The INTENSIVE 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. Depending on student demand, we normally cover literature, classics, 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.
August 2025 Cohort of Jeremy Bentham Scholars
Jeremy Bentham Scholars
Our Bentham Scholars excel! From our class of '25, one of our students has already gained entrance to Cambridge University. The cohort was amazing!
2023 - 2026 Course Sites - The Oxford Exchange
Brasenose COLLEGE
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
Our courses have taken place at Brasenose College, Oxford ("BNC"), in the middle of the Oxford city centre. Students 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.
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
One of our long-standing partner colleges, University College, Oxford ("Univ"), 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 COLLEGE
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
ORIEL COLLEGE
In 2026, some of our students will enjoy Oriel College, Oxford which is celebrating its 700th year as a college. Accommodations will either be in the Graduate Student accommodations a ten-minute walk to the main site, or on the main site itself.
Elite Courses for Adults in Oxford - Summer 2026
2026 PROPOSED COURSE DESIGN - A TYPICAL OXFORD SUMMER COURSE
Tutorials: Each student is assigned to an tutor and is expected to complete an "Oxford Essay" (piece of creative writing) 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),
Guest Lecturers & Discussions: One late afternoon or early evening, we will offer the opportunity for a prominent scholar 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.
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: Students can explore Oxford through 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. 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.
High Table Dinner: The cohort will experience a formal dining experience.
Activities: In the past, our staff have lead the cohort in a series of activities which may include Punting on the Isis, 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 lifelong 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 that may be on offer..
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!
These elements above are examples of past features of our courses for adults. For a more accurate depiction of your course of interest, please request an enrolment form and course description from us: oex@oxfordexchange.org
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.