Introduction to Global Politics
Classes
Monday 13 January - Monday 24 March 2025, 6pm-9pm
10 sessions -
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Overview
Global politics is a complex arena in which a vast number of participants, including nation-states, multinational corporations and inter-governmental and non-governmental organisations pursue often conflicting agendas. Our Introduction to Global Politics short course provides you with an overview of global politics by looking at both its historical development and the relevant contemporary issue areas in the light of various analytical approaches to international relations. Among the main topics covered are:
- the origins of the state system
- the dynamics of international security
- international law and organisations
- processes and consequences of economic globalisation
- the changing architecture of global governance.
Assessment is via a 500-word book review (25%), 1000-word essay (25%), two 200-word seminar logs (10%) and a take-home test (40%).
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Entry requirements
Entry requirements
Most of our short courses have no formal entry requirements and are open to all students.
This short course has no prerequisites.
As part of the enrolment process, you may be required to submit a copy of a suitable form of ID.
International students who wish to come to the UK to study a short course can apply for a Visitor visa. Please note that it is not possible to obtain a Student visa to study a short course.
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How to apply
How to apply
You register directly onto the classes you would like to take. Classes are filled on a first-come, first-served basis - so apply early. If you wish to take more than one short course, you can select each one separately and then register onto them together via our online application portal. There is usually no formal selection process, although some modules may have prerequisites and/or other requirements, which will be specified where relevant.