Politics, Economics & Current Affairs
Courses Online & In London
Our politics and current affairs courses will help you understand the changing world around us:
- Want to get to grips with the issues dominating today’s headlines or develop your understanding of different political systems?
- Keen to discuss fake news and propaganda or eager to use key concepts to analyse politics?
- Eager to make sense of politics in the US, the EU, the emerging BRICS powers (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa)? Want to learn more about global issues such as conflict and migration?
Our politics and current affairs courses, whether short or long, in the classroom or online, offer something for everyone.
If interested in our advanced politics course, please contact politics coordinator Martin Jorgensen at Martin.jorgensen@citylit.ac.uk
- Before the election: Understanding the different political systems across the United KingdomCourse start date: Mon 8 Jan 2024
Location on this date: Online
Want to understand how the different political systems across the United Kingdom works? Join our tutor Natasha Ashman-Banks to explore!
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £69.00 Concession £45.00 - Money – myths, magic, morals and markets
Course start date: Mon 8 Jan 2024Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Christian MichelMoney is the most powerful energy in the world. Without understanding its nature, its function, where it comes from, and how to control it, it will badly burn us.Full fee £189.00 Senior fee £189.00 Concession £123.00 - Global issues Course start date: Tue 9 Jan 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Sebastien ArdouinThrough the study of some of the key actors and main issues that affect people across continents, you will gain the skills and knowledge to analyse today’s world and the challenges we all face. - Rising powers: China Course start date: Wed 10 Jan 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Sebastien ArdouinThe spectacular rise of China is one of the most significant developments of the last decades. What explains it and what does it mean for China itself and the world?
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £155.00 - Right wing extremism across EuropeCourse start date: Tue 16 Jan 2024
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Angelos SeposIn the last decade, authoritarian populism and extremism has swept much of Europe and the world. What are its roots and why does it persist?
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £89.00 Senior fee £71.00 Concession £58.00 - The West Since 1989: Navigating the Multipolar World OrderCourse start date: Wed 17 Jan 2024
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Angelos SeposThe abrupt end of bi-polarity in 1989 and the advent of US unipolarity has now been replaced by a volatile multipolar world order. What does this mean for the West?
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £89.00 Senior fee £71.00 Concession £58.00 - Before the elections - American politics for beginnersCourse start date: Fri 26 Jan 2024
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Sandra CarvalhoIn this introductory online course, you will explore the historical roots and evolution of American democracy, as well as current trends in the country’s national politics.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £119.00 Senior fee £95.00 Concession £77.00 - Ideals, principles and myths: making sense of political ideologyCourse start date: Mon 29 Jan 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Christian SchneeWant to make sense of ideology in what is a confusing – or at times even bewildering-- arena of political discourse? If so, this course with Dr Christian Schneeis the right course for you.Full fee £179.00 Senior fee £143.00 Concession £116.00 - Cold Wars, old and newCourse start date: Tue 30 Jan 2024
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Francesca GranelliIn this course we will explore more than just the Cold War between the USA and USSR. We will explore the meaning of Cold Wars, where they were (and are) fought, how and by who.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £89.00 Senior fee £89.00 Concession £58.00 - Contemporary Middle-Eastern politicsCourse start date: Wed 31 Jan 2024
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Nomaan HanifThe Middle East remains the global hotbed of conflict and instability where religion still plays a dominant role in the life and politics of society. This course will aim through a combination of teaching and participant discussion to not only provide a historical perspective but to connect, evaluate and understand contemporary politics and events in the region. Tutor: Noman Hanif.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information. - More current affairs
Course start date: Wed 10 Jan 2024 (and 1 other date)Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Michael BloomfieldContinue your exploration of current affairs through lively, informed discussion. Run as a tutor-moderated discussion group of current news events. This course follows on from 'Current affairs' but new students are welcome. Tutor: Michael Bloomfield.Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £129.00
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