Politics & Society Courses

Discover how current technologies reinforce racism and how you can implement anti-racist approaches in your context.

Explore how to create and advocate for gender-inclusive technologies to promote equality in society.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Develop better products and services by learning how to amplify diverse voices and cultivate an inclusive culture.

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

Delve into the history of poverty and inequality across the globe, and explore potential solutions to these social issues.

Explore the use of art media for social justice, and investigate how public art can be used to redress historic gender bias.

Explore the ancient religion of Zoroastrianism, its languages, and the challenges faced by Zoroastrian communities today.

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

Learn about the contemporary social, cultural, economic and political situations of indigenous peoples.

Become a sustainable tech innovator and learn about Design Thinking with Samsung to bring your sustainable tech solutions to life

Learn the skills you need to carry out research in your own community using the 'citizen science' approach of UCL's RELIEF Centre.

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

Learn about Design Thinking with Samsung and discover how you can use tech to help redesign the future of education.

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.

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

Discover how psychology can help obtain evidence from eyewitnesses in police investigations and prevent miscarriages of justice.

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

Discover practical ways teachers can transform the education of children and young people living in conflict-affected contexts.

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

Explore the Six-Meridian Syndrome Differentiation in Chinese medicine and how to apply it to preliminary diagnoses.

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

Learn how to use logic to evaluate arguments and discover more about philosophical concepts like truth-tables and logical form.

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

Explore the structure and dynamics of different types of social networks and use models to identify patterns of social influence.

Understand artistic protest from the African Diaspora, and how Black performance impacts social justice movements today.

Discover key issues in global citizenship education and learn how to prepare your students for the global challenges of tomorrow.

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

Explore how adaptive governance could help policymakers plan for and manage sudden environmental changes.

Learn why social processes seem so unpredictable and understand better the basics of social dynamics.

How to adapt child protection programming to support the wellbeing and development of children during COVID-19 and other IDOs

Discover expert governance strategies for preparing urban areas to face the challenges posed by climate change.

Learn the basics of Māori language pronunciation, including some everyday words, key greetings and phrases.

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

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

Become a safeguarding specialist and learn how to lead, develop, and implement a strong safeguarding policy in your organisation.

Get an introduction to one of the most misunderstood issues in the modern world: migration.

Conozca la relación entre las políticas públicas y la calidad de vida con la Universidad de Palermo.

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

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

Learn how to preserve, restore and utilize cultural properties in universities—a case study from Keio University, Tokyo.

Discover the causes of global employment inequalities, how workers gain a voice through unions, and the future of work itself.

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

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

Explore theories about migration in greater depth and learn how migration is a constant phenomenon throughout human history.

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

Explore the ways in which sport can actively contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals and other objectives.

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

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

Explore how to conduct and interpret findings from global disability research

Examine the background and legacy of the Moss Side Riots in 1981, and explore key contemporary issues of policing and racism.

Develop an understanding of suicide in a global context. Learn about suicide risk factors and ways to help prevent it.

Investigate the role, reach, and scope of border controls in generating modern forms and means of flight.

Explore how discourses and law frame migrants and migration and whether the notion of migration crisis is justified.

Investigate the extent to which international law protects the rights of non-refugee forced migrants.

Learn about the beginnings of this radical religious group as it emerged in 17th century England, with this free online course.

What does it mean to be European? Discover European cultures, identities and policies with this course.

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

Explore the history of anti-Black racism and reflect on how Black and non-Black people can build resilience to confront prejudice.

Explore the key elements of effective relationships and networks, both personally and professionally.

Learn how to show professionalism in the workplace and get essential office etiquette tips for professional communication at work.

Discover what the bioeconomy is and how recent innovations in Europe’s forest-based sectors affect the drive for sustainability.

Discover technologies for clean growth, consider clean growth strategy and explore the skills required to meet clean city targets.

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

Understand the problems cities face and learn how they can be resolved with ethical solutions.

Discover the power you hold to better serve the community you live in and explore the role of mentorship with the Compton Cowboys.

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

Dive into intersectionality theory and ask how intersecting factors like race, gender, and sexuality impact our lived experience.

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

Descubre el poder de la innovación social y cómo puedes cambiar el mundo.

Gain an insight into the relationship between public policy and quality of life with the Universidad de Palermo.

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

Discover the history of racism in America and explore how racism and anti-Blackness is systemic in American society.

Explore the value of cooperation between faiths and learn how the five main world religions’ core beliefs relate to each other.

Exercise creative brand development skills and learn how to build a brand with an authentic identity and style.

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

Discover the principles and practices of sustainable development, and how to bring them to life in humanitarian organisations.

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

How can we address societal challenges with research? Investigate the principles, processes, and uses of transdisciplinarity.

Discover how to best teach and embed Black British history into the national school curriculum with this informative course.

Learn how non-traditional forms of governance can help to make modern societies greener, safer, and more prosperous.

Explore the challenges of sustainable development. See the impact of UN Sustainable Development Goals on real people.

Get a comprehensive and practical guide to China’s modern domestic and foreign policy and diplomacy.

Reclaim power over your own self-worth and learn from Jameela Jamil how you can transform your body image and practice self-love.

Explore how technological innovation is disrupting the political world order, and changing the diplomatic profession.

Learn skills to meet the challenges of interpreting for refugees and share your experiences with other interpreters in the sector.

Broaden your knowledge of modern diplomacy and managing international relations with this educative six-week course.

Discover how crafting an engaging story can deliver a message that inspires audiences and effects real change.

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

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

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

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

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

Understand why some governments try to regain sovereignty by leaving global institutions.

Prepare yourself for a degree in politics.

Equip yourself for further study with this introduction to politics.

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

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