A History of Oxford University

Oxford University is the oldest university in England, with teaching thought to have begun as early as 1096 AD. Examine the key milestones in the university’s history, from Henry II’s decision to ban students attending the University of Paris in 1167, to student-town violence, the Civil War, and the universities key roles in the Renaissance, Enlightenment, Literature and more.

DELIVERY MODE

• Online

COURSE OUTLINE

• The concepts of the University
• England and learning
• The beginnings of Oxford
• Key events; Growth and fame
• Architecture of Oxford
• Famous people / discoveries

LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of this course, students should be able to:

1. Appreciate the reasons for the growth of universities in medieval and Renaissance England
2. Examine the unique aspects of Oxford’s history, including crises and setbacks during the Civil War
3. Understand the structure of the Modern University