Can I take more credits while I am on the programme?

No.  No student may do any extra work such as outside independent study during the OSP.  This is partly because OSP students typically work harder in Oxford than they ever have before and they have neither time nor energy for yet more study. This is in part due to the time constraints of the programme structure.  Many students, however, find that work they do in Oxford is excellent preparation for advanced study, such as a senior thesis or dissertation required at their home institution.  Seminars are often selected for such reasons as the advanced research undertaken at Oxford provides a strong foundation for future scholarly work.