58 Online Short courses in Political Science

This Creating Value with ESG - Micro-credential course at Trinity College Dublin is for business professionals who are interested in learning more about how to implement environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria into their business operations. Delivered live, the course offers real-time interaction and greater value.

In this Approaches to Global Politics course at the University of Aberdeen, you’ll develop foundational knowledge in the central theories and current debates in international relations.

The Studying Terrorism and Political Violence course from University of St Andrews offers a concise introduction to political violence. We focus on the language used to describe and analyse this phenomenon, as well as the causes and effectiveness of terrorism. 

This Conflict, Human Rights and Humanitarian Response course at Oxford Brookes University offers a practice-focused introduction to conflict transformation, humanitarian action and human rights in conflict settings.

This Human Rights and Forced Migration - International Protection in the 21st Century module at Oxford Brookes University offers a clear introduction to the global systems, laws and institutions that underpin the protection of human rights and refugees.

This Leadership, Team and Self-Management in Conflict Settings module at Oxford Brookes University explores the experience of refugees and other forced migrants displaced by conflict.

With a focus on legal literacy, participants in this Concepts and Principles of International Humanitarian Law course at Oxford Brookes University explore key treaties, IHL principles (such as distinction, necessity, and proportionality), and the responsibilities of parties to a conflict.

In this Understanding Political Extremism - Hitler as a Case Study course at the University of Aberdeen, join a selection of scholars, policymakers, writers, curators, and film-makers from around the world to discuss their attempts at making sense of Hitler.

As a student of this Reducing Gun Violence in America - Evidence for Change course offered by Coursera in partnership with Johns Hopkins University, it’s important to recognize that you are part of an international learning community. 

Find out how propaganda is used to instil political ideologies and its impact on our daily lives, with this Propaganda and Ideology in Everyday Life course from The University of Nottingham delivered through FutureLearn.

The Diploma in Moral, Political, and Legal Studies Program from Lighthouse Academy which lasts for 12 months (52) weeks focuses on studying the fields related to the major political theories of the Enlightenment: Utilitarianism, Marxism, and the social contract tradition.

This Understanding Political Leadership course at King's College London seeks to expand the thinking of students about leadership in the political context.

This Working Internationally course at King's College London will provide you with an overview of the challenges in working internationally and asks: “What are the global governance issues we face today?”

This Embracing Uncertainty - Policymaking in Turbulent Times course at King's College London provides insights into complexity theory, explains the key principles and mechanisms of complex dynamic systems, and discusses how these can be harnessed in public policy.

The Managing in a Political Environment (Online) course from the University of Birmingham has been designed to allow professionals to interpret the key theories and concepts which distinguish political, professional and managerial leadership in public services.

This Behavioural Insights and Government Policy course at King's College London provides you with a critical understanding of the core concepts in behavioural science, and how they are applied to public policy.

This From Conflict Sensitivity to Conflict Transformation module at Oxford Brookes University aims to equip learners with a sound understanding of the complexity of conflicts.

This Protection of Civilians in Conflict and Post-Conflict Settings course at Oxford Brookes University delves into the multidimensional aspects of post-conflict stabilization and recovery, emphasizing governance restoration, rule of law, and justice processes.

The Winter & Summer School on EU Policy Making at the Brussels School of Governance. The next edition of our Winter School on EU Policy Making will take place from Monday 11 January to Friday 22 January 2027. School's theme: Analysing tech policies in today's EU. 

The United Nations Summer Study program, offered by The New School, provides graduate and undergraduate students and continuing education professionals with knowledge and skills for understanding the United Nations system, and offers preparation for international and journalism careers.