Courses
Politics, Culture and Society Courses
Understand the forces shaping politics, culture, and society today.
Explore political systems, cultural change, and social structures that influence everyday life and global events. Build a deeper understanding of how societies function and evolve across time and place.
Vast Wealth, Vast Privilege - Royalty Unfiltered
Vast Wealth, Vast Privilege - Royalty Unfiltered
<p>The British royal family is often presented as symbolic or ceremonial, yet it sits atop vast wealth and privilege. This course explores the monarchy’s financial power, examining property, art
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Women in the Shadow
Women in the Shadow
<p>We will dig deep to discover the army of women who were busy working in the shadow, while men happily bathed in the spotlight. Each week of this course will be devoted to a different area of study
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Notorious Spies and Their Masters
Notorious Spies and Their Masters
<p>Spies have fascinated societies for centuries, operating in the shadows of politics and war. This course explores the history of espionage, examining who spies were, why they acted, and what impact
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Venezuela: The Return of Great Power Politics and the End of Liberal Internationalism?
Venezuela: The Return of Great Power Politics and the End of Liberal Internationalism?
<p>Venezuela sits at the centre of renewed global power rivalry. This course examines US intervention, regional politics and international responses to Venezuela’s crisis, asking whether we are
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Human Error in Famous and Major Airline Accidents
Human Error in Famous and Major Airline Accidents
<p>Why do smart pilots make fatal mistakes? Flying is one of the safest ways to travel, yet when things go wrong, the results can be catastrophic and strangely compelling. In this fascinating course,
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Machiavelli: A Philosophical Introduction
Machiavelli: A Philosophical Introduction
<p>Machiavelli’s influence on political theory cannot be overstated, and his ideas are still radical and challenging to this day. Like all great philosophers, Machiavelli institutes a new way of
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Iran from Ancient Times to Modern Theocracy
Iran from Ancient Times to Modern Theocracy
<p>Discover the long and complex story of Iran, from its ancient Persian origins to its modern geopolitical role. This course explores the key transformations that shaped the nation’s identity. We
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Iran from Ancient Times to Modern Theocracy
<p>Discover the long and complex story of Iran, from its ancient Persian origins to its modern geopolitical role. This course explores the key transformations that shaped the nation’s identity. We
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Exploring China: History, Culture and Global Power
Exploring China: History, Culture and Global Power
<p>This course explores China’s long and complex history, from its ancient philosophical foundations to its rise as a modern global power. We examine key traditions such as Confucianism and Daoism,
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The Middle East: Diversity, Fault Lines and Conflict
The Middle East: Diversity, Fault Lines and Conflict
<p>The Middle East is extraordinarily diverse, yet that diversity has often been poorly managed by states and power structures, contributing to recurring instability and conflict. This course explores
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Religion or Politics? Unravelling the Roots of Global Religious Conflicts
Religion or Politics? Unravelling the Roots of Global Religious Conflicts
<p>Are global conflicts really driven by religion or are deeper forces at play? This course examines the complex relationship between belief, politics and power. </p>
<p>Through case studies from the
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