Policy and Advocacy in International Politics
Fall Semester
Spend the semester learning about international politics, advocacy, and real-world political engagement. Then spend an unforgettable fall break traveling to Europe for hands-on learning in London and Brussels.
Major players in global affairs, London and Brussels are home to some of the most prominent NGOs working on international policy, from migration to healthcare to economic development to human rights. Students will learn about these agencies and NGOs in their lectures and coursework leading up to the trip where they will meet and engage in these high-level conversations.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
Learn how to perform policy research.
Understand theories behind advocacy, policy making, and political influence.
Develop targeted policy proposals, and learn policy writing skills.
Learn lobbying and advocacy strategies.
Understand how influence works in international politics
In partnership with Learning Abroad.
For further details and to learn more, visit apply.learningabroad.utah.edu
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
The Global Encounter course is available to all University of Utah students. The Hinckley Institute seeks students who demonstrate independence, maturity, and responsibility. Undergraduate and graduate students interested in political science, public affairs, or international affairs may be especially interested in this course.
The course travels during fall break each year.
During the 2026 fall semester, the travel dates are October 9-16.
The regular semester course will be a hybrid course, with videos posted on Mondays and an in-person meeting on Wednesdays
Yes. You must register for three credit hours of POLS 5323/6323. In addition to base tuition, there is a $300 course fee.
Students are responsible for the cost of tuition, airfare, and food while traveling.
COURSE INSTRUCTORS
Jason Perry -
Director of the Hinckley Institute and Vice President of Government Relations
Morgan Lyon Cotti -
Associate Director of the Hinckley Institute