Politics & Economics Courses in London & Online

Explore our Politics & Economics courses, designed to delve into key global and local issues shaping the world today. Whether you're interested in the role of unions, the impact of colonialism, or the dynamics of modern cities, our courses provide a platform to engage with thought-provoking questions and critical debates. From the rise of far-right movements in Europe to the evolving relationship between China and Africa, our expert-led sessions cover a wide range of topics that offer historical context and contemporary relevance.

Courses are available online and in-person at Keeley Street, with flexible options including evenings and weekends. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to deepen your knowledge, you’ll find courses suited to various levels of experience.

Join us to explore political systems, economic theories, human rights, and much more, all while developing the analytical tools to understand today's interconnected world.

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  1. Looking beyond headlines: colonialism and contemporary conflicts
    Evening
    Course start date:  Thu 13 Feb 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Salome Ietter
    This course will provide a reflection on the colonial, post-colonial and neo-colonial aspects and underpinnings of contemporary conflicts.
    Full fee £119.00 Senior fee £119.00 Concession £119.00
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  2. Full fee £119.00 Senior fee £119.00 Concession £77.00
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  3. Post-colonial Legacies, Change and Continuity in Ghana 1956
    Evening
    Course start date:  Wed 19 Feb 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Sunday Abraham Ogunode
    Join us to interrogate the impact of European colonial rule in Ghana, examining historical events, socio-economic changes, cultural influences, and the legacies that have continued to shape the country since independence in 1956.
    Full fee £119.00 Senior fee £119.00 Concession £77.00
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  4. Strikes in the 21st century: relevant or a thing of the past?
    Evening
    Course start date:  Wed 19 Feb 2025

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Caglar Ezikoglu
    Explore the role and impact of strikes in contemporary society and analyse whether they remain relevant or have become obsolete in the 21st century.



    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 £119.00 Concession £119.00
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  5. Nationalism in the 21st century
    Evening
    Course start date:  Thu 20 Feb 2025

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Caglar Ezikoglu
    Examine the rise and impact of nationalism in the 21st century, analysing key events, movements, and ideologies shaping today's global landscape.



    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 £119.00 Concession £77.00
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  6. The economics of infrastructure in a globalized world
    Course start date:  Fri 21 Feb 2025

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Caglar Ezikoglu
    Explore the economic dynamics of global infrastructure development, addressing challenges and strategies for sustainable growth in our interconnected world.



    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 £119.00 Concession £77.00
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  7. Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £103.00 Concession £84.00
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  8. Full fee £169.00 Senior fee £135.00 Concession £110.00
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  9. Leadership in British politics and society
    Course start date:  Wed 5 Mar 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Ian McGarvie
    This course explores the central themes, policies, and personalities of some of Britain’s most noted political leaders in politics and society. The approach will encompass assessment of the leadership of leader from the wider political community and will incorporate the political, social, and economic context of their times.
    Full fee £169.00 Senior fee £135.00 Concession £110.00
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  10. Understanding the role of maritime geopolitics in the 21st century
    Evening
    Course start date:  Wed 5 Mar 2025

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Maisa Edwards
    This course studies the creation and shaping of major trade routes in the North and South Atlantic, the Indian and Pacific Oceans, considering their history, economics and defence systems so we can better understand maritime geopolitics in the 21st century.



    This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
    Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £51.00
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  11. The essentials of British politics
    Course start date:  Thu 6 Mar 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Ian McGarvie
    The aim of this course is to bring to the forefront those, in British politics and society, who may have been confined to the fringes of history, simply been forgotten about or had their stories altered to fit a certain narrative.
    Full fee £169.00 Senior fee £135.00 Concession £110.00
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  12. Tracking Trump: The US President in Historical Context
    Course start date:  Thu 6 Mar 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Siobhan McGuirk
    Taking an intersectional and interdisciplinary approach, this course charts how borders and nations are constructed – physically and theoretically – in relation to gender, sexuality, race and other markers of identity.
    Full fee £169.00 Senior fee £135.00 Concession £110.00
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  13. Genocide, asylum and illegal war: Introduction to International Criminal Law
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 8 Mar 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Christopher Hale
    Every day, we hear arguments in the media or in parliament about the rights of refugees, ghastly war crimes, piracy and even the prosecution of presidents. Join this compelling journey from the origins of international law, the key concepts to the never-ending struggle to prevent war crimes and genocide.
    Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £103.00 Concession £84.00
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  14. A Very British History of Migration
    Course start date:  Mon 10 Mar 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Siobhan McGuirk
    Taking a critical historical approach, this course with Dr. McGuirk charts how migration has shaped British politics, law, culture and society – and helped transform popular ideas about what it means to be British today.
    Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £129.00 Concession £129.00
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  15. Gender and Women’s Studies
    Course start date:  Thu 13 Mar 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Michele Scott
    Women have never had it so good? Sexual harassment, oppressive religion, toxic



    relationships and female global inequalities and let's see how far women still have to go.
    Full fee £119.00 Senior fee £95.00 Concession £77.00
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