Politics & Society Courses

Get an introduction to cultural diplomacy, learning what it means, how it works, and its importance in today's polarised world.

Explore global health governance and the challenges facing healthcare workers and policymakers.

Explore global issues and discover how cultural divides and security threats impact foreign affairs and global policies.

Understand why some governments try to retrieve their sovereignty and leave global institutions.

Take a closer look at geographical and cultural borders and understand their effects on people who occupy them or cross them.

Discover how to read and understand data in the media, and how to spot fake news based on misleading statistics.

Build your knowledge of the global development sector and discover how development can be managed with this online course.

Discover agricultural economics and learn how to use economics for better decision making and efficiency in agriculture.

Get practical guidance on how to adapt child protection case management in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Get a detailed understanding of the NHS - its inner workings, current and future challenges, and how it all fits together.

Learn how agri-food supply chains deal with crises and get practical advice on how you can minimise disruption during COVID-19.

Discover the varying uses of social media around the world and its consequences for politics, relationships and everyday life.

Discover the secrets of the Diamond Sutra and learn how its Buddhist teachings promote living in serenity and ease.

What is crime? How does criminal justice work in England and Wales? Find out more by following a case through the system.

Does gender matter in international and community development? Find out in this free online course.

As African cities grow, learn how development and planning help urban actors to make cities just and sustainable for all.

Understand the role of medical peace work, and consider the role of healthcare workers in times of conflict and violence.

What does it mean to lead a humanist life? Meet and hear stories from humanists around the world. Presented by Alice Roberts.

Explore intercultural communication by understanding the relationship between language and cultural identity.

Learn the value of Proficiency Testing Schemes (PTS) for soil and materials lab testing on rural roads and how to implement them.

Get an introduction to what it means to be a global citizen and the opportunities it creates.

War and conflict can severely disrupt the governance of the environment. What is the impact on both people and the environment?

Learn how products move across borders and how branding problematically draws on narratives of culture and place.

Discover the power of social innovation, and how it can change the world for the better.

Explore the ways in which sports can actively contribute to the advancements of the Sustainable Development Goals.

Learn how the principles of intercultural contact may challenge the way in which you think about social interaction.

Gain an introduction to anthropology: the study of societies and cultures. Learn how the discipline has changed over time.

Learn about historical approaches to the study of crime and punishment, particularly in Australia

Discover how rapid changes to natural systems may make Earth look very different in the future.

Explore the campaign for women’s right to vote and its impact on women’s rights and equality to the present day.

Discover the science of mindfulness, learn how it works and why, from a political, psychological, and philosophical perspective.

Explore the role of interfaith education in preventing forms of violent extremism and building resilient communities.

Find out what security is and what it means to be secure, by exploring the threat of conflict, war and terrorism.

Discover how cities can develop a distinct heritage through embracing cultural diversity.

Learn about policymaking and leadership from experts and inspirational leaders, and create your own policy action plan.

Explore life inside UK prisons. Learn whether this type of punishment reduces crime and if rehabilitation can prevent reoffending.

Understand intercultural communication by learning about the concepts of culture and interculturality.

Explore debates surrounding education in the 21st century - how has education changed and what are the concerns for the future?

Investigate links between economics and politicians with Sir Vince Cable and leading economists at the University of Nottingham.

Gender inequality is a key challenge in society. Explore its causes and consequences and consider the ways you can overcome it.

Join 50 leading scholars in exploring antisemitism, from its roots to its contemporary forms.

Learn how and why accountability standards should be applied to disaster management.

Understand the common characteristics of emergencies and disasters, and explore the challenges they create.

Explore the impact and ethics of using drones, special ops units and private security firms, with this free online course.

Explore whether cultural, institutional and environmental differences can be overcome to create a more cooperative world.

Understand both the principles and practicalities of humanitarian response and learn about disaster management.

Gain a deeper insight into the work of the UK’s Foreign and Commonwealth Office and its diverse global workforce.

How do governments acquire and spend public money? Take a fresh look at public financial management with this free online course.

Discover how environmental research can inform how we respond to and solve the major global environmental issues of today.

Find out how planners and road designers can manage the effect of climate change and extreme weather on rural roads.

Do digital technologies affect our wellbeing? Explore the concepts of health, relationships and society in the digital age.

Explore the connection between human rights law and international criminal law and reflect on their similarities and differences.

Learn about humanism - a non-religious, ethical worldview shared by millions across the world. Presented by Sandi Toksvig.

Discover Sharia and Islamic law, and learn more about some of the diverse roles they play in Muslim life.

Discover why religion is important for understanding and engaging with global challenges.

Learn about how migration has shaped cities around the world and the particular issues that migrants face in urban contexts

Learn about biosecurity, biosafety and bioethics, and why they're vital - inside and outside of the lab.

Learn about the impact of technology on society. Explore the philosophy of technology and mediation theory, focused on design.

Explore the key ideas, concepts and debates around the study of international development, using Nairobi in Kenya as a case study.

Explore how scientists model the spread of pandemics, and what this tells us about the policy options for managing COVID-19.

Explore the concerns about rising wealth and income inequality between different generations in developed countries.

Learn how to design and prototype a chatbot that doesn't reinforce harmful gender stereotypes.

Explore the political process, policy development, and leadership challenges of implementing service changes in healthcare.

Explore some of the key issues in sustainability, tackling the big questions with examples from around the world.

Explore the meaning of academic freedom and how it relates to core higher education and societal values.

Explore the role of football in the world today - including finances, clubs, nations and rivalries - with this free online course.

Discover how forensic psychology helps obtain evidence from eyewitnesses in police investigations and prevents cases of injustice.

How can we think beyond GDP and build a prosperous economy that works better for people and the planet? Find out with this course.

Strengthen the skills you need to work with others to tackle injustice.

Explore the relationship between religions and governments and learn how religions have come to be governed across the world.

Discover how cities develop their own unique cultures and explore key concepts related to cultural heritage.

Explore the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and learn how it empowers you to know, claim and defend your rights.

Understand the recent history of tourism in China and explore global tourism trends including medical tourism and smart tourism.

Explore the key ethical theories surrounding global challenges and learn how philosophy can be used to address these problems.

Understand and analyse the role of religion in conflicts and peacebuilding in present-day societies, with this free online course.

Discover the history of natural and cultural heritage and explore methods of promoting and conserving the World Heritage sites.

Explore applications of social innovation in rural areas and discover best practices for managing social innovation projects.

Learn about central aspects of multilingualism in today's globalised societies, such as cognition, policies and education.

Delve into the seedy underbelly of the art world, looking at smuggling, theft, fakes, and fraud, with this free online course.

Learn how the principles of psychological well-being, communication and interpretation can benefit your work with refugees

Understand the critical energy challenges the world faces and analyse the political economy of the global energy industry.

Learn how marketing can be used to improve healthcare, protect the environment and overcome social problems.

Learn about unaccompanied and separated refugee and migrant children.

Explore how money, investment and finance have been represented in arts, literature and popular culture over the last 300 years.

Learn the international politics of Asia-Pacific with a focus on the United States, China, Japan, North Korea, and South Korea

Find out how propaganda is used to instil political ideologies and its impact on our daily lives, with this free online course.

Understand religious radicalisation and violence and learn strategies to build resilience in communities and schools.