In addition to tracing the evolution of the modern state and political ideas and ideologies, this course focuses on issues that confront people from all parts of the world on a day-to-day basis.
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Accredited courses include undergraduate and postgraduate level courses.
Advance your negotiation skills and strengthen your diplomatic impact. Build the tools, mindset and strategic awareness to navigate high-stakes negotiations while fostering trust and long-term international relationships.
The Foundations of Diplomacy is a rigorous six-month programme that combines the study of contemporary diplomatic theory and practice with intensive English language development.
The touchstones of Shia Iran are its ancient culture, sensitivity to Anglo-US perfidy and stifling of Iranian democracy, and its hostility to Israel and to Sunni Saudi Arabia. A ruthless but modern monarchy was replaced by a brutal 'Islamic' republic.
Is China rising and the US declining? Or is it the other way around? We'll try to answer such questions by looking at the interactions of geography, history, nations, ideas, riches, and weapons, with discussions of several current areas of conflict .
Discover the core mathematical methods used in economics and learn essential quantitative skills. Designed for those studying economics or related fields, with no prior A-level mathematics required.
Artificial Intelligence has the potential to radically reshape society, though thinkers disagree about that future. In this course we look at some of the possible impacts of AI on economic growth, jobs, inequalities and the potential policy responses.
This lecture explores Macmillan’s premiership, contrasting his reassuring public image with his ruthless political tactics, and assessing how this combination secured electoral success before scandals ultimately brought his time in power to an end.
A full-time postgraduate master’s programme of mixed academic and vocational study of diplomacy and related subjects, with study tours in the UK and Europe. For mid-career diplomats.
This series examines successful Prime Ministers who secured re-election after serving at least one term in office. It explores how they gained and maintained power, focusing on political ideology, campaign strategies and leadership.
This lecture explores Wilson’s electoral dominance, policy record, and leadership style, weighing social reform and economic challenges against his success as a campaigner and his decision to keep Britain out of the Vietnam War.
Cyberattacks, sabotage, disinformation, and proxy forces are reshaping conflict below the threshold of war. This six-part lecture series explores the history, tools, and strategic logic of grey-zone warfare – and how democracies can deter and respond.