An international politics education course or program encompasses a broad field that could include a variety of topics. International politics course and program focuses include military studies, international studies, political science and Middle Eastern studies.

A course is the study of a particular topic within a wider subject area and is the foundation of a qualification. A typical course includes lectures, assessments and tutorials.

Part-time learning allows one to obtain a degree or qualification even if one cannot attend school on a full-time basis. One can learn at one's own pace, gradually accumulating credits that count towards a final qualification.