13 Best Democracy Courses on edX
We compared 13 Democracy courses currently listed on edX, priced from $49.00 to $536.40. 5 come from a named university or institution, including Stanford University, American University and Harvard University. They are ordered by our CourseAsk score, which is built from how thoroughly each course describes what it teaches, whether it comes from a named institution, and how it compares on price — not from star ratings, which our course data does not include.
- Courses compared
- 13
- Price range
- $49.00 – $536.40
- Providers
- edX
- Last updated
- 30 Aug 2026
How these 13 courses were chosen
Every course below is a real, currently listed course from edX, matched to "democracy" by our catalog and ordered by our CourseAsk score. Courses whose own title names the topic rank above those only tagged with it.
There are no star ratings on this page — the course feeds we license do not include them, and we would rather leave a column out than fill it with a number we cannot stand behind. What we do have is price: these range from $49.00 to $536.40, as listed by the provider when we last updated the page.
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Comparative Democratic Development Part II: Structuring Democracy
Offered by Stanford University
This course is designed to follow Comparative Democratic Development Part I: Conditions of Democracy. There are no formal prerequisites for this course, although an interest in democracy, democratic structures and instit...
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Comparative Democratic Development Part I: Conditions of Democracy
Offered by Stanford University
Conditions of Democracy is the first course in a two-part series intended as a broad survey of the political, social, cultural, economic, institutional, and international factors that foster and obstruct the development...
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Democracy and Autocracy: Theories and Empirical Findings
Offered by Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II
Learn which forms of government can best guarantee a free, fair, and just life by exploringhow democracy and autocracy emerge, evolve, andimpact our lives.
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Master of Arts in International Relations
Offered by American University
The Master of Arts in International Relations program offers a rich exploration of global politics, diplomacy, and international collaboration. You'll engage with key issues influencing international relations today, enc...
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U.S. Government
Offered by Harvard University
This course offers an in-depth exploration of the U.S. government, providing insights into its structure, functions, and key processes. You'll gain a clearer understanding of the political landscape and how government de...
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State, Law and the Economy I
Offered by The University of Hong Kong
Part One of a four-part course on the economic analysis of the state, law, and the economy and their interrelationships. Part one studies the contractual nature of the state, the logic of collective action, liberty and t...
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Europe Without Borders? (2nd Edition)
Offered by The University of Hong Kong
After more than a decade of crises, European unity and democracy are under threat. Can the European Union survive its recent challenges: from the eurozone and refugee crises to Brexit and Russia’s war against Ukraine?
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The Civil War and Reconstruction – 1865-1890: The Unfinished Revolution
Offered by Columbia University
Examine the pivotal but misunderstood era of Reconstruction that followed the Civil War, the first effort in American history to construct an interracial democracy.
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Citizen Politics in America: Public Opinion, Elections, Interest Groups, and the Media
Offered by Harvard University
Learn about the forces in American politics that seek to influence the electorate and shift the political landscape.
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edX MOOC / Non-creditPenser critique
Offered by Université catholique de Louvain
Sommes-nous manipulés ? Comment repérer les informations fiables ? Qu'est-ce qui fait qu'une démarche est scientifique ou non ? Des questions essentielles pour assurer la survie de nos démocraties. Pensez critique, forge...
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edX MOOC / Non-creditComparative Political Systems
Offered by Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II
Explored through the lens of different political systems, this course provides the insights neededto understand Democracy today and the challenges faced by democratic governments.
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edX MOOC / Non-creditThe Smithsonian Summer Sessions: Inspiring Civic Engagement
Offered by The Smithsonian Institution
Discover how museum objects can help learners explore the challenges and opportunities of living in a democracy and inspire civic action.
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edX MOOC / Non-creditLe forme di governo nel mondo
Offered by Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II
Un percorso nelle forme di governo nel mondo per comprendere il potere politico nelle nostre democrazie
$55.00listed price
Best Democracy Courses on edX compared
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What the prices here tell you
The 12 priced courses on this page run from $49.00 to $536.40, with the middle of the range around $55.00 — a spread of $487.40. That is a wide gap for one subject. A higher price on this page usually reflects who is behind the course rather than how much material it contains, so it is worth opening two or three at different price points and comparing their syllabus before deciding.
Who is behind these courses
These courses come from edX. Everything on this page is sold on the one platform, so the buying experience is the same whichever you pick. 5 of these are produced by a named university or institution, including Stanford University, American University and Harvard University — which usually means a fixed syllabus and a recognised certificate, rather than an individual instructor’s own course.
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