British politics and political thought, 1800 to the present

We focus on the ideas and actions that accompanied the period in which Britain gradually became a modern democracy. Looking at liberal, socialist and conservative thinkers of the era, and also practical social movements, we examine what is distinctive about the British Constitution, as well as, more broadly, the nature of modern political theory.

Course details

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Start Date
2 Aug 2026
Duration
5 Sessions over one week
End Date
8 Aug 2026
Application Deadline
28 Jun 2026
Location
International Summer Programme
Code
W45Am20

Tutors

Dr Graham McCann

Former Lecturer in Social and Political Theory, University of Cambridge; King’s College