Engage in current and historical debate with genuine intellectual rigour, by exploring the social and philosophical frameworks of political theory. From iconic politicians throughout the ages to modern-day conflicts, learn about the ever-changing world of politics on our fascinating course. We’ll explore democracy, the political landscape, and national tensions. Once up-to-speed on that, we’ll delve into areas such as economics and the inception of social democracy or socialist feminism and unheard voices.

This Summer Course in Water Politics and Governance builds knowledge on the governance of freshwater resources with emphasis on the institutional, political and organizational dimensions. Water is central for ecosystems, human well-being and development.

PPE: Climate Change, Politics, and Environmental Justice is a course that delves into the examination of the political challenges and economic ramifications associated with both the proactive measures and lack of action in addressing anthropogenic climate change, the accelerated warming of the Earth's temperature fueled by fossil fuel consumption and the release of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. The course utilizes case studies at local, national, and international levels to explore these issues comprehensively.

This course examines ethical and political questions that arise in doing public service work, whether volunteering, service learning, humanitarian endeavors overseas, or public service professions such as medicine and teaching. What motives do people have to engage in public service work? Are self-interested motives troublesome? What is the connection between service work and justice? Should the government or schools require citizens or students to perform service work? Is mandatory service an oxymoron?

While the world has been moving increasingly towards greater inter-connectivity through trade, infrastructure, communications, and migration, criticism of ‘globalisation’ has been growing ever louder. This wide-ranging course explores the process of globalisation, its macroeconomic implications, and the role of international organisations such as the United Nations. You will examine some of the responses to globalisation, from populist political movements like Brexit and Trumpism to diverse transnational social movements such as Black Lives Matter and the Arab Spring of 2011. In so doing, the programme will engage with ethical and theoretical constructs to help us to understand better the thinking behind the differing dynamics we are examining. This course is perfect for students seeking to understand some of the most significant political phenomena of our time.