Politics & Society Courses

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.

Explore how to conduct and interpret findings from global disability research

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Learn about unaccompanied and separated refugee and migrant children.

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

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

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

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.

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

Learn how to adapt child protection programming to support the wellbeing and development of vulnerable children during COVID-19.

Explore how migration can be taught using both visual storytelling and big data sets.

Discover who made your clothes, share their stories, and find out how you can influence global change.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Learn how technology can be used to share a diverse range of opinions and ideas, and amplify underrepresented voices online.

This course will develop your understanding of the recent history of the European Union and its prospects for the future.

What is happiness? Explore the concept of happiness and consider the things that influence your own happiness and quality of 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 how adaptive governance could help policymakers plan for and manage sudden environmental changes.

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

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

Learn how technology can help solve inequality and empower future generations to achieve their full potential through education.

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

Overcome climate anxiety, learn how technology can unlock activism in everyone, and drive positive change in your community.

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

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

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

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

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

Learn how university researchers from different disciplines work together to solve some of the world's biggest problems.

Build the professional negotiation skills you need to secure the salary increase – and self-belief – you deserve at work.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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