Liberal Arts Programme

The Liberal Arts Programme offers university level courses

• for visiting students from universities in the US and elsewhere
• for other students of equivalent academic standing.

The St. Clare's Liberal Arts Programme has been running for almost 40 years. It is accredited through the British Accreditation Council and has strong formal affiliations with a number of Colleges and Universities in the United States.

Two important affiliates are Marquette University, Milwaukee and the University of San Diego. We have similar relationships with Guilford College, NC and Manhattanville College, NY. Through these relationships we are also affiliated with their sister and associated institutions. As a result, students from many US institutions can come and enjoy a semester or a year at St. Clare's, earn at least 15 credits per semester to transfer back to their home institution, and take advantage of having Europe on their doorstep.

St. Clare's also offers the possibility of selected students taking courses within a permanent private hall of Oxford University.

Why study on the Liberal Arts Programme at St Clare's, Oxford?

• International reputation for excellence in teaching
• Autumn and Spring semester programmes
• Broad range of subjects
• Small classes, intimate campus lifestyle
• Normally 15 units of transferable credit with optional extra credits
• Internship, service and work placement opportunities
• Superior housing
• Organised field trips, excursions, and social activities throughout the semester
• Close to Oxford city centre
• London and Heathrow airport a one hour bus ride away
• Pre-arrival advice and guidance
• Intensive orientation programme on arrival
• Each student assisted by a Personal Tutor

The Liberal Arts Programme seeks to encourage in our students:

• intellectual curiosity, imagination and independence of mind;
• awareness of the rich opportunities which Europe, England - and particularly Oxford - offer;
• the willingness to speculate, enquire, create and communicate freely;
• a sense of personal responsibility for your life and work within a challenging but supportive international environment;
• the values and skills which will equip you for further study, a fulfilled life and responsible global citizenship.

Explore our site for more detailed information. If you would like to chat to a member of staff, or have a particular question about the Programme, we would be very happy to hear from you.

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