Global Societies
Classes
Friday 15 January - Friday 19 March 2027, 2pm-9pm
20 sessions - Check class timetable
Overview
This Global Societies short course will introduce you to global sociology, teaching you how to think internationally and transnationally and comparing social questions in societies across different regions. In particular we will cover:
- major themes in global sociology
- southern social thought (sociology flowing from the Global South)
- regional case studies
- social and political questions at transnational, international and global level
- solidarity and social movements across borders
- globalisation and global versus local debates and tensions
- international inequalities and the global colour line
- cosmopolitanism, migration and borders
- the concept and critiques of international society, the international community, etc.
Assessment is via a 1500-word critical writing exercise (20%) and 2000-word essay (80%).
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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 can book directly onto the short courses you would like to take, using the Register button above which will direct you to the relevant booking page. Courses are filled on a first-come, first-served basis - so apply early if you're interested.