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Mai Studies Original · Political Economy of Food Systems

The Political History of Sugar, Coffee, and Tea

The Political History of Sugar, Coffee, and Tea is an original Mai Studies programme in political economy of food systems. Over 4 weeks and roughly 20 guided hours you work through recorded classes, written notes, practical activities, knowledge checks and assessed tasks marked against a published rubric with an 80% pass mark. All material is written in-house. Mai Studies is independent: no official examination content, question bank, recording or branding from any certification body is reproduced, and completion leads to a Mai Studies completion certificate rather than a regulated or accredited qualification.

4 weeks 20 guided hours Beginner

Included with Mai Studies membership at no extra cost. Fee waivers are available through scholarships and open access.

The Political History of Sugar, Coffee, and Tea course artwork

What you will achieve

  • Explain the core principles of the political history of sugar, coffee, and tea in plain language
  • Apply the methods safely and correctly to realistic scenarios
  • Produce a documented portfolio piece assessed against a published rubric
  • Plan your next steps in the political history of sugar, coffee and tea

Entry guidance

  • No prior experience needed
  • A computer and a reliable internet connection

Original Mai Studies learning material. This is a professional completion programme, not a regulated qualification or university accreditation.

Programme syllabus

3 applied modules

01

Foundations of The Political History of Sugar, Coffee, and Tea

Core concepts, vocabulary and working environment for the political history of sugar, coffee, and tea.

02

Applied practice in The Political History of Sugar, Coffee, and Tea

Hands-on work that turns theory into a repeatable method for the political history of sugar, coffee and tea.

03

Portfolio project, assessment and next steps

Produce assessed evidence of your capability and plan the study that follows this programme.