Politics & Society Courses

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.

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

Take a look at the world of social entrepreneurship and familiarize yourself with new concepts and methods of entrepreneurship.

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

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

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

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

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

Understand the growing issue of extremism and what we can do to address and counter extremist views.

Boost your intercultural communication skills and better understand how to behave in multicultural and multilingual situations.

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

Examine how different types of public transport can be employed to make urban transport more sustainable.

Understand how climate change, biodiversity loss and deforestation affect people, exploring justice in environment management.

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

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 different dimensions of sustainable urban mobility, including the Avoid-Shift-Improve (ASI) framework.

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

Explore how smartphones have affected our lives by using comparative anthropology as a method of research.

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.

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

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

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

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

Discover the history of humanitarian aid and the principles and values that underpin it.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

Uncover important themes in the history of Christian-Muslim relations and understand the politics that continue to shape it.

Find out how we can improve life for people in cities by looking at award-winning architecture projects from across the globe.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

How has the cultural sector been affected by technology? Has tech created new opportunities? Get answers with this course.

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

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.

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

Explore the history of cultural tourism and heritage tourism. Learn about tourism management at UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

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

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

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

Explore who counts as a ‘migrant’ to better understand the processes and experiences of migration.

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

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

Discover the opportunities provided by reproductive technologies and fertility treatments – and the ethical challenges they pose.

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

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

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

Discover how a focus on gender and sexuality transforms our understanding of modern, global history.

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

Discover how technology can be used to reduce social isolation in our communities and enhance our human connections.

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

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