Politics & Society courses

Learn how to enable communities to lead design initiatives in places of worshipApart from being special places where people practise their faith, places of worship play an important role for the wider community by providing...

4.47

Expand your understanding of the concepts of ‘culture’ and ‘interculturality’ On this course, you’ll explore some of the meanings associated with the term ‘culture’ and examine their problematic nature. You’ll understand the effects of the...

4

Develop innovative ideas to improve the future of digital educationOn this course, you’ll be introduced to emerging educational technologies, and explore how to solve issues around teaching with technology that educators and institutions are faci...

4.39

Understand and evaluate arguments using philosophical theoryIf you believe Mickey is a big mouse and Dumbo is a small elephant, then you must also believe that Mickey is a mouse and Dumbo is an elephant....

4.38

Discover how marketing uses narratives of culture and place. The course examines an aspect of marketing through the ways branding makes use of cultural stereotypes to promote products or places. On the course you’ll consider...

4

Learn how interfaith dialogue builds resilience to the influences of extremismOn this course, you’ll be introduced to interfaith and learn how to implement interfaith initiatives to encourage understanding between faiths and communities. You’ll unco...

4.74

Get an introduction to the key issues in sustainabilityIn this course you will study the conceptual foundations of sustainable development, and discuss the issues around sustainability as a complex problem. We’ll look at the flow...

4.73

Discover the methods and tools of transdisciplinary research. In today’s world, we face many complex societal challenges. Projects addressing these challenges often involve actors and stakeholders from different fields and disciplines bringing toget...

4.5

Challenge the way you think about the key issues affecting education todayAre schools too focussed on assessments? Is education just about profit? Does the classroom affect children’s creativity? These are some of the questions that...

4.48

Study historical perspectives on contemporary issues of sex and genderThis course offers you the chance to explore vital historical perspectives on key contemporary issues surrounding sexuality and gender, including the #MeToo movement, campaigns for...

4.9

Learn how cities can successfully adapt to environmental change Ongoing rapid urbanisation in combination with climate change and environmental degradation is presenting humanity with considerable challenges. Half of the global population now lives...

4.64

When you think of the Quakers, it might bring to mind porridge oats, or pacifism, or perhaps prison reform. But there is much much more to the Quakers than any of these things. Through this...

4.77

Try to solve a crime using nothing but eyewitness evidence Despite advances in forensic science, eyewitness testimony remains a critical component of criminal investigations. But psychological research has revealed the dangers of relying on this...

Discover the challenges of humanitarian aid in conflict-affected areasConflict zones are magnets for organisations that want to help people, and that’s a good thing. But too often well-intentioned organisations can become embroiled in the conflicts...

5

See how nature can protect cities against extreme weather and other threatsThere are many challenges facing cities today, including rapid population growth, climate change, extreme weather threats, food security, and the social and economic impact...

4.71

Explore the world of football (soccer), the money, the rivalries, the trends, the past, the present, the men’s game, the woman’s game and the real issues. Whether you love it, hate it or try to...

4.11

Explore the opportunities and limitations of citizenship in the 21st centuryOn this course, you’ll explore a range of institutional responses to social problems. Using real-world examples, you’ll discover the role and vibrant world of citizen...

4.71

Find out how to make humanitarian action more sustainableIncorporating sustainability into humanitarian action is key to making humanitarian organisations more effective and accountable. This course will show you how. You’ll look at sustainability...

4.46

Learn the governance tools to respond to climate change Climate change is one of the biggest challenges facing governing bodies across the globe. On this course, you will be introduced to climate science, the societal...

4.66

Improve the democratic competences in your teaching practiceTeachers can play a vital role in guiding and inspiring their students, especially when it comes to instilling democratic values in young citizens. On this course, you’ll learn...