Politics & Society Courses

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 to analyse data related to economic inequality, and present it in a way that can foster government policy change.

Understand how places, urban mobility and health impact each other, and use your knowledge to design sustainable cities.

Explore the effects of climate change and how to address the biggest challenge to our civilisation in the 21st century.

Discover how a bottom-up approach to environmental issues can have a huge impact on environmental policy delivery.

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

Study the evolution of intimacy in the context of global capitalism and probe the intersections of sex, love, labour and mobility.

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

Discover how transforming city built environments and mobility access can lead to healthier cities and communities.

Develop your knowledge of human rights and societal issues as you explore the impact of forced marriage and measures to combat it.

Develop your knowledge of modern slavery and how businesses and consumers play a crucial role in tackling this global issue.

Learn about unaccompanied and separated refugee and migrant children for free.

Improve your leadership skills and organisational culture to help keep people safe.

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

Gain insights into the relationships between illicit drug economies, peacebuilding, and development in borderland regions.

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

Discover the causes of global employment (in)equalities, and how workers can gain a better voice for a fairer future.

Explore how religion, culture, and politics intersect with women’s sexual wellbeing.

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

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

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

Understand how humans make decisions by exploring illustrative videos, short articles, and simulations on your own computer.

Explorez les politiques actuelles créées par l'UE, et évaluez leurs efficacités dans la promotion de l'action climatique mondiale.

Delve into the research behind terrorism as you unpack the assumptions and impacts of both terrorism and counterterrorism.

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

Experience what it’s like to be a detective in a murder investigation as you learn how psychology can help crack the case.

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

Explore how the media can help to tackle poverty and inequality all around the world.

Get an expert introduction to digital politics, including fake news, new digital technologies, and hashtag protests.

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

Discover the tools, strategies, business models, and practices used by environmental entrepreneurs for successful green business.

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

Learn how to challenge attitudes that lead to violence against women and develop your knowledge of this human rights issue.

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

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

Explore how local action is the key to achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and why personal experiences matter.

Expand your understanding of intimate partner violence and abuse (IPVA) and learn how to recognise and support victims of abuse.

Learn how to implement effective safeguarding measures in different programmatic contexts.

Explorar las políticas actuales que está creando la UE y evaluar su eficacia en la promoción de la acción climática mundial.

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

Foster and support important social and political change through innovative board game design.

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

Delve into the fascinating study of criminology and gain an insight into work as a criminal justice professional.

Discover how religion, particularly Islamic teachings, and scientific knowledge can work together towards sustainable solutions.

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

Delve into the Global South's labour market to understand gender issues and impacts on sustainable development.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Explore the current policies being created by the EU and assess their efficacy in promoting global climate action.

Discover the achievements and impact made by African experts in global healthcare.

Explore the role of the UK Supreme Court, hear from its Justices and staff, and learn about some of the Court’s landmark rulings.

Explore the principles of a Māori world view and how indigenous perspectives can help enrich sustainability practices.

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

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

Develop your knowledge of climate change policy and explore the innovations and potential solutions to the global climate crisis.

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

Learn fundamental safeguarding principles and how to adapt them to suit whatever research contexts you may encounter.

Learn from New Zealand’s inspirational smart city projects, and see how you can apply these principles to your own context.

Deconstruct culture to understand how we can all contribute to a shared and sustainable environmental philosophy.

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.

Explore the issues humans face when sharing and cooperating, and use game theory, models, and simulations to identify solutions.

Discover the philosophical underpinnings of the law, from making legal arguments to our moral obligation to obey the law.

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

Learn how to implement collaborative urban planning practices to successfully engage with stakeholders and deliver a quality plan.

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

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

Learn why bringing nature into cities is essential for future urban planning, and how to do it successfully.

See how frameworks for ethical and sustainable cities can be localised, fostering resilient cities for the future.

Explore how to plan and organise a non-technical hackathon designed to drive community-sourced innovation in EdTech.

Explore how digital technologies are transforming education, and devise forward-thinking solutions to the challenges of EdTech.

Discover the best techniques to encourage citizen participation and learn how to engage at all levels of the public sector.

Explore the effects of climate change and how to address the biggest challenge to our civilisation in the 21st century.

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

Learn how to engage and collaborate with diverse communities to turn museums into spaces of social inclusion and belonging.

Understand how to use different techniques to bring a rich variety of perspectives to the table, in both research and recruitment.

Explore why you need diversity in your creative processes and how to make sure to exemplify appreciation, not appropriation.

Learn strategies and techniques to reduce negative groupthink and bring diverse perspectives into the ideation process.

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

Learn why climate change is a human rights issue, and how human rights can be used as a tool to combat the climate crisis.

Discover how teachers can promote a culture of democracy in the classroom.

Explore the latest in Diversity, Equality and Inclusivity with Samsung and use empathetic Design Thinking to shape the future.

Learn how to analyse the global business environment and adapt to technological, environmental, and economic changes.

Engage with and motivate others to join you in the fight against climate change using a variety of approaches.

Discover the empathetic Design Thinking process with Samsung, to help imagine a future where social isolation is minimised.

Investigate and challenge the claims of universality of human rights and how the law serves marginalised groups.

Explore human rights law and particular ways of life, the impact of the Global COVID-19 pandemic, and strategies for the future.

Examine the history & nature of human rights law, its norms, systems, and institutions, and consider its proclaimed universality.

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

What insights do photos offer into histories of National Socialism and the Holocaust? Are they authentic sources, or ‘fake news’?

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