The lectures and all course materials are in English. Participants in the course become acquainted with learning methods that will give them an advantage as they continue their education at university. 

The programme will cover the following themes: 

• Introduction to Political Science
• International relations
• Political Theory
• Comparative Politics
• Politics and Identity
• Social Movements

Included in the course fees are access to: 

• A minimum of 7 pre-recorded video lectures by our community of experts on the topics listed above.
• A selection of recommended readings and other materials accessible at the UvA digital library. 
• The opportunity to complete short assignments to help you apply your knowledge. 

After completing all the material and assignments, participants will be awarded a certificate of completion. We do not award credits for this programme. 

All of our programmes make use of Canvas, the UvA's digital learning environment. This is where you'll find all course materials and where you can discuss these sand other topics with your fellow students. 

Participants in this online winter course will have access to all of the content from mid-January through March, and can complete the lectures, readings and assignments at their own pace within that timeframe. 

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Looking for an alumni perspective? Read this interview with Grace Forrest, who attended the Pre-University Honours Programme: Politics & Identity in summer 2018.