International labour and trades union studies

Ruskin College, Oxford

Ruskin College has introduced a new programme of 'international labour and trade union studies' which enables students to access learning at four different levels: Certificate of Higher Education, Diploma of Higher Education, BA Hons or MA (postgraduate).

The programme blends theory and practice to develop students' practical skills. It will provide a forum for debating labour movement issues and developing strategies for renewal at national and international levels.

As well as providing the opportunity to carry out research into issues of concern to unions and labour movement and the opportunity to work with international labour movement activists.

The programme includes topics and issues such as:

• trade union history and development
• lnternational labour organisations
• global labour markets
• labour movement coalitions and networks-communities, NGOs and social movements
• crisis and renewal; labour movement democracy and change

For details of entry requirements and how to apply:

• See: www.ruskin.ac.uk
  or
  e-mail : enquiries@ruskin.ac.uk
  or
  Liz Mathews. administrator, trade union studies group, Ruskin College, Walton Street, Oxford OX1 2HE
  or
  Tel : 01865 554331