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.
98 courses available
- Current affairs: economics discussion forum
In this lively discussion group, discover more about the key economic issues in the headlines today, and how they affect your life and the world at large.
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Thu 4 Feb 2027Vina TheodorakopoulouFull fee £189.00 Senior fee £151.00 Concession £123.00 
Foreign aid: panacea or poison?Debating foreign aid: who gives it, why it’s given, and whether it helps or harms development-from the Global South to US-China rivalry
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Sat 6 Feb 2027Tariq HassanFull fee £79.00 Senior fee £63.00 Concession £51.00- 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.
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Sat 6 Feb 2027Pilar Villanueva MartinezFull fee £79.00 Senior fee £63.00 Concession £51.00 - Populism in UK Politics
During this one-off lecture we will explore the key ideas and methods of populism and assess these ideas in respect to their context within British politics.
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Sat 6 Feb 2027Ian McGarvieFull fee £39.00 Senior fee £31.00 Concession £25.00 - 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.
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Fri 12 Feb 2027Reshmi BanerjeeFull fee £159.00 Senior fee £127.00 Concession £103.00 - An introduction to Welsh nationalism
Discover the history of Welsh nationalism, exploring themes including language and culture, the role of radicalism and nonconformism in igniting national consciousness, and 20th century and present-day developments.
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Tue 16 Feb 2027Rhianwen DanielFull fee £89.00 Senior fee £89.00 Concession £58.00 - Post-colonial Legacies, Change and Continuity in Ghana 1956Join 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.
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Wed 17 Feb 2027Sunday Abraham OgunodeFull fee £139.00 Senior fee £139.00 Concession £90.00 - How to fix Britain: ideas for change from left and right
This lecture will explore policy ideas and future developments in respect to the right and the left in modern British politics.
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Sat 20 Feb 2027Ian McGarvieFull fee £39.00 Senior fee £31.00 Concession £25.00 - Are we still in a capitalist economy?
Like all living systems, capitalism has been evolving since its appearance in the 18th century. Its last incarnation, neo-liberalism, is rapidly going extinct. Is capitalism dead? What comes next?
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Sun 21 Feb 2027Christian MichelFull fee £89.00 Senior fee £71.00 Concession £58.00 - Women, Caste and Power
Explore the voices of marginalized women in India by examining the challenges faced by the caste, class, gender and regional identities and the impact of robust environmental activism and grassroots political participation on their empowerment.
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Thu 25 Feb 2027Reshmi BanerjeeFull fee £89.00 Senior fee £71.00 Concession £58.00 - Behavioural economics in everyday life
Discover how behavioural economics explains everyday choices. Explore how biases shape decisions in policy, business and personal life and learn how behavioural insights can help us make better, more informed choices.
Online
Mon 1 Mar 2027Vina TheodorakopoulouFull fee £139.00 Senior fee £139.00 Concession £90.00 - Weapons, drugs, piracy and commerce: maritime politics in the 21st centuryThis 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.
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Tue 2 Mar 2027Maisa EdwardsFull fee £139.00 Senior fee £139.00 Concession £90.00 - Understanding the Middle East: Turkey, Iran and Saudi Arabia
Discover the fascinating political dynamics of Turkey, Iran and Saudi Arabia on this lively beginners' course.
Online
Tue 9 Mar 2027Caglar EzikogluFull fee £139.00 Senior fee £139.00 Concession £90.00 - British politics: who do MPs represent?
During this lecture we will assess the extent to which the Uk's MPs can be viewed as fully representing the interests of the constituents who elected them to the House of Commons.
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Sat 13 Mar 2027Ian McGarvieFull fee £39.00 Senior fee £31.00 Concession £25.00
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