Global & Regional Politics Courses in London & Online
Our Global & Regional Politics courses provide a comprehensive overview of pressing political and economic issues worldwide. Whether you're interested in the role of labour unions, the dynamics between China and Africa, or contemporary US elections, these courses offer deep insights and analyses.
With a focus on both regional politics and global trends, you’ll explore topics such as urban sustainability, the rise of far-right movements, and human rights law.
Our courses are delivered online or in-person at our Keeley Street campus in London with daytime, evening and weekend classes to cater to your schedules and learning preferences.
So for anyone keen to understand the intricate workings of politics on both a local and global scale, join our courses and engage in meaningful discussion and critical thinking on the most important political issues of today.
27 courses available
- Global politics for beginners: a short introductionThis one-day introductory course on Global Politics for Beginners is designed to provide participants with a foundational understanding of key political concepts, global power dynamics, and contemporary international issues.Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £63.00 Concession £51.00
- Road to Antalya: Global Climate Solutions at COP31
Will COP 31 address theunprecedentedthreats that climate change posesto society and the environment, or do we need more ambitious global solutions?
Online
Wed 28 Oct 2026Anita PunwaniFull fee £49.00 Senior fee £49.00 Concession £32.00 
America Divided: Lead up to the Mid-Terms 2Join City Lit Principal Mark Malcomson to discover why the US Mid-Term elections are among the most dramatic and high-stakes political events -and why they could matter far beyond America’s borders.
Online
Thu 29 Oct 2026Mark MalcomsonFull fee £29.00 Senior fee £29.00 Concession £19.00- The art of politics: from Ancient Rome to the modern day
This course will compare political cultures in different countries and draws broadly on cases from various historical periods.
Keeley Street
Mon 2 Nov 2026Christian SchneeFull fee £149.00 Senior fee £119.00 Concession £97.00 - Peacebuilding and Post-Conflict Societies
This four-week course explores peacebuilding in post-conflict societies, examining key concepts, case studies, and practical tools to understand how diverse actors rebuild and sustain peace after violent conflict.
Online
Wed 4 Nov 2026Maisa EdwardsFull fee £89.00 Senior fee £89.00 Concession £58.00 - US midterms: results and consequences
Take stock of the fallout of the US Mid-Term elections with City Lit Principal Mark Malcomson-who won, who lost, and what it means for the future of American politics and the road to the next presidential race.
Online
Tue 17 Nov 2026Mark MalcomsonFull fee £29.00 Senior fee £29.00 Concession £19.00 - Child Labour and Modern Slavery in Global Supply Chains
Slavery is often seen as a thing of the past, but millions of people around the world still live and work in conditions of exploitation today. This course examines slavery across history and explores modern forms of slavery, including child labour in global supply chains, and the efforts being made to end these practices.
Online
Wed 18 Nov 2026Anita PunwaniFull fee £89.00 Senior fee £89.00 Concession £58.00 - What's in a name?
A lively introduction to how names shape our view of the world, exploring why places can have multiple names-and why it matters.
Keeley Street
Mon 11 Jan 2027Jack Pulman-SlaterFull fee £29.00 Senior fee £23.00 Concession £19.00 - Contemporary Middle-Eastern politics
The Middle East remains one of the world’s most volatile regions, where religion shapes society and politics. This course uses teaching and discussion to give historical context and deepen your understanding of current geopolitics and events.
Online
Mon 11 Jan 2027Nomaan HanifFull fee £299.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £194.00 - Understanding the Middle East: Turkish Politics since the early republican periodJoin 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.
Online
Tue 12 Jan 2027Caglar EzikogluFull fee £139.00 Senior fee £139.00 Concession £90.00 - Tracking Trump: The US President in Historical ContextTaking 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.
Online
Wed 27 Jan 2027Siobhan McGuirkFull fee £159.00 Senior fee £127.00 Concession £103.00 - The politics of neoliberalism: a brief introduction
A concise introduction to the politics of neoliberalism: what it is, where it came from, and why it remains the dominant-and most criticized-economic and political framework today.
Keeley Street
Sat 6 Feb 2027Pilar Villanueva MartinezFull fee £79.00 Senior fee £63.00 Concession £51.00 - China and AfricaThis course studies the evolution of Chinese involvement in Africa, from the 1950s to the present day. Themes explored include diplomatic and defence relations, trade and commerce, politics and ideology.Full fee £139.00 Senior fee £139.00 Concession £90.00
- Understanding the Middle East: authoritarianism and democracy
Explore the dynamics of authoritarianism and democracy in the Middle East, analysing key political structures, movements, and their impacts on regional stability.
Online
Tue 9 Feb 2027Caglar EzikogluFull fee £139.00 Senior fee £139.00 Concession £90.00 - India in the 21st Century: Emergence of a Global Power
India, the world’s largest democracy has witnessed substantial growth and progress in the last two decades. Apart from being a vibrant democracy, the country has marched ahead in diverse sectors ranging from an economic growth which has been fast-paced accompanied by effective social welfare policies to path-breaking infrastructural development and space research. The course aims to reflect on India’s success story and challenges as well as examine the ways and means in which it can continue to make a mark on the global stage.
Keeley Street
Fri 12 Feb 2027Reshmi BanerjeeFull fee £159.00 Senior fee £127.00 Concession £103.00
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