International Relations, Government, Psychology and Society
Explore the biggest questions. Find answers to help drive progress in our world.
Why do conflict and cooperation emerge within and between political communities and societies? What are the forces that bind international law? And how is the future of democracy likely to play out in our world?
Big questions require big answers, and LSE Summer School courses in International Relations, Government and Society explore some of the biggest questions facing humanity. When you join us on campus here in the heart of London, you can choose to dig deep into areas that fascinate you most and best resonate with your intellectual and professional ambitions.
From analysing political theory to the complex role of journalism and media in our modern world; from exploring how the greatest thinkers have shaped the global order to unpicking the ties between capitalism, democracy and inequality – when you select a course with us, you will be exposed to some of the most game-changing thinking, the sharpest minds and state-of-the-art research in politics, psychology and sociology.
LSE faculty are among the most renowned in the world of International Relations, and advise the media, NGOs, think tanks and governments on the most critical issues and the biggest problems facing humanity. Our LSE Summer School courses expose you directly to their thought leadership – and bring you together with peers from all over the world; bright minds, like yours, who are eager to understand the mechanisms that underpin our societies and the “causes of things.”
Whichever LSE Summer School course in International Relations you choose to pursue, you will emerge with big-picture understanding of the most relevant topics. And a toolkit of real-world analytical skills and competencies that will accelerate your career, whichever direction you decide to take.
LSE ranked #5 in the world for Politics in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024.
Dr James Morrison gives an overview of his course IR100: Great Thinkers and Pivotal Leaders: Shaping the Global Order.
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International Relations, Government, Psychology and Society
IR220: Digital Platforms: Power, Politics and Resistance
This course examines how digital platforms work and the roles they play in society.
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The fundamentals of my course are covered at my home institution, but the summer school course gives me an extra breadth into how the industry works. It’s been a really good experience in diversifying my skill set.
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