Politics & Society courses

4.63

Discover how digital technology affects our wellbeingWhat is the impact of digital technology on our health, relationships and society? How do we ensure our own digital wellbeing? Explore the answers to these questions and more...

4.5

Examine the relationship between language, nationality and cultural identityOn this course you will analyse why language is a social construction and examine how it relates to cultural identity. You will start by exploring what language...

4.5

Learn how a circular bioeconomy could aid sustainabilityThe European economy faces multiple simultaneous challenges related to environmental sustainability. Alongside the threat of climate change, nations are also grappling with resource depletion,...

4.66

Improve the safeguarding standards in your international aid organisationSafeguarding is vital for protecting the children and vulnerable individuals that international aid organisations work with, as well as their staff and personnel from all forms...

4.3

Energy is often said to be the lifeblood of modern society. Multiple sea changes are currently afoot in the global economy, at the heart of which lies energy. Understand the numerous critical energy challenges the...

4.44

Lift the lid on the global fashion industryDo you ever think about where your clothes come from, who made them, how and at what cost? Created with Fashion Revolution - a global movement for transparency...

4.46

Go beyond the body positivity movement and discover body neutralityThis brand-new course led by actress, activist, and changemaker, Jameela Jamil, explores the devastating impact society has on our body image, self-esteem, and self-worth. Supported...

Gain key insights into successful electrificationTo be sustainable and deal with current climate change, our future cities must become greener. For urban mobility (trips generated within a city) that means clean energy must replace fossil...

4.15

Challenge the limits to critical inquiryAcademic freedom is a fundamental value in modern higher education and research. On this course, you’ll find out how we can use academic freedom to ask critical questions and contribute...

4.75

Consider the impact that UN Sustainable Development Goals could haveGovernments of the world have signed up to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), a UN initiative for international development. They are targets for improving the world...

4.54

This free online course explores the building blocks of our political views: freedom, community, place, justice and choice. These words mean different things to different people – such radically different things in fact, that individuals,...

3.6

Explore global tourism development trends and its sustainabilityGlobally tourism is one of the fastest-growing industries with one out of eleven jobs being created by the travel and tourism industry (World Travel & Tourism Council, 2016)....

4.66

Explore gender inequality in the workplace, family, and societyGender equality and the empowerment of women is a United Nations Sustainable Development Goal, and has been thrust into the spotlight with the recent #MeToo movement and...

3.81

Understand opposition to globalizationGlobalisation has created countless opportunities in the last century, but it’s also changed international power structures, now we interact with our environment, and supply models around the world. While nobody...

4.57

Learn about the relationship between quality of life and public policyThis comprehensive four-week course from the Universidad de Palermo will give you the chance to reflect on the concepts of quality of life and public...

5

Study jurisprudence with the experts at the Surrey Centre for Law and PhilosophyOn this course, you’ll explore the theory and nature of law from a philosophical perspective. As you get to grips with key arguments...

4.83

Learn about humanitarian interpreting and the role of the interpreterOn this course, you’ll discover the role of the interpreter and explore the specific challenges of interpreting for refugees. You’ll cover topics like cultural awareness, ethics...

​​Expand your understanding of social sciences This four-week course will help you explore why sharing goods or tasks is difficult. You’ll enrich your understanding of the problems people have when they share and cooperate, and...

4.33

Find solutions that address both global warming and human rights violationsRising sea levels. Floods. Droughts. Extreme weather. We know the effects of climate change but their associated human rights violations are not as well understood....

4.58

Learn soft skills, from proper email etiquette to presenting yourself wellNew to the professional workplace or preparing to get back to the office after time away? This course will make sure your office etiquette is...