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.
- Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £129.00
- Health and social policies in modern British politicsCourse start date: Thu 22 Jan 2026
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Ian McGarvieDiscover the history of health and social provision in modern Britain, from the creation of the NHS after the Second World War; developments in education, welfare benefits and workers’ rights; through to present-day social care provision and the response to Covid-19.
Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £103.00 Concession £84.00 - Protesting to the Beat: music and revolution in Latin AmericaCourse start date: Sat 24 Jan 2026
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Pilar Villanueva MartinezExplore how sound shapes resistance in Latin America, engaging with race, class, gender, and more. Analyse sound as a form of power contestation present in performance, literature, and politics.Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £55.00 Concession £45.00 - 'Understanding the Americas? US vs the Rest'Course start date: Tue 27 Jan 2026
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Maisa EdwardsJoin us in the course to explore the political, social, and cultural relationships between the United States and the wider Americas from the Cold War to the present day in light of recent political developments and the re-emergence of nationalist rhetoric in US politics.
Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £69.00 Concession £45.00 - i Una Menos / No One Woman Less: the Feminist Movement in Latin AmericaCourse start date: Tue 27 Jan 2026
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Pilar Villanueva MartinezExplore the feminist movement in Latin America, through the study of some of its historical evolution, key leaders and the impacts its current society.
Full fee £49.00 Senior fee £49.00 Concession £32.00 - The State of the UnionCourse start date: Tue 27 Jan 2026
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Mark MalcomsonDonald J. Trump was sworn in as President of the US for his second term in January last year. Getting together a year later, we look at what the first year of Trump second administration has brought.
Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £19.00 Concession £12.00 - Latin America and Africa – new friendsCourse start date: Wed 28 Jan 2026
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Maisa EdwardsThis course studies the interconnectedness of the South American and African continents, from the legacies of the Slave Trade, maritime trade and different areas of multilateral cooperation.Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £69.00 Concession £45.00 - AI, Power and Politics: Who Controls the Future?Course start date: Wed 28 Jan 2026 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Vina TheodorakopoulouWho controls the future of AI? Explore the politics, power and global inequalities behind artificial intelligence and debate what’s at stake for democracy, human rights and society in a rapidly changing world.
Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £129.00 Concession £84.00 - The global economy unpacked: Latin America in the global economy from 1800 onwardsCourse start date: Wed 28 Jan 2026
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Ingrid Aguiar SchlindweinDiscover South America's economic journey, from colonization, industrialization, neoliberal reforms and regional integration, through to present-day challenges, sustainability, and emerging opportunities for inclusive growth.
Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £51.00 - Gender in Context: Power, Culture & Daily ResistanceCourse start date: Fri 30 Jan 2026
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Michele ScottFrom glass ceilings to quiet revolutions—how far have we really come? Explore feminist thought through everyday life, resistance, and identity across work, family, media, and education.
Full fee £169.00 Senior fee £135.00 Concession £110.00 - Can green economics deliver in time? A global perspective after COP30Course start date: Sun 1 Feb 2026
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Vina TheodorakopoulouCan green economics deliver in time? Explore global approaches to sustainability through case studies from Uruguay, the EU, China and the US and debate what’s needed to meet climate goals before it’s too late.
Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £55.00 Concession £45.00 - Britain, Northern Ireland and the EUCourse start date: Tue 3 Feb 2026
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Stephen GossWhy was Northern Ireland such a sticking point during Brexit? Explore the evolving political, economic, and constitutional ties between Great Britain, Northern Ireland and the EU in the post‑Brexit era.
Full fee £179.00 Senior fee £143.00 Concession £116.00 - Ethnicity, Youth, Racism and the Criminal Justice System in BritainCourse start date: Tue 3 Feb 2026
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Michele ScottJoin us in interdisciplinary course, bringing together Black British Studies, Intersectionality Studies, Youth Justice Studies and Criminology.
Full fee £139.00 Senior fee £111.00 Concession £90.00 - Labour unions in the 21st century: relevant or a thing of the past?Course start date: Tue 3 Feb 2026
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Caglar EzikogluExplore the evolving role of labour unions in modern society, examining their relevance and impact in the 21st century.Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £129.00 Concession £84.00 - Understanding the Middle East: Turkish Politics since the early republican periodCourse start date: Wed 4 Feb 2026
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Caglar EzikogluJoin Dr. Çaglar Ezikoglu to explore Turkish politics from the early republican period to today, understanding key developments, ideologies, and their impact on the Middle East.Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £129.00 Concession £84.00
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