Parliamentary Studies module
Parliamentary Studies is a higher education module which is co-taught by university tutors and officials from the Houses of Parliament. It is the only higher education module formally approved by the Houses of Parliament.
How does the Parliamentary Studies Module work?
The module provides students with a detailed knowledge of how Parliament works in both theory and practice. It is delivered through a collaboration between the Houses of Parliament and a UK higher education institution; the institution provides academic and theoretical content, and Parliament provides practical teaching about the work, processes and business of Parliament.
Run the Parliamentary Studies Module from academic year 2024/25
The Houses of Parliament is committed to promoting and supporting the study of Parliament and has opened the application process for Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) across the country interested in running the module.
The successful institutions will be awarded the right to deliver the module, with delivery support from the Houses of Parliament, starting from the academic year 2024/25 to end of academic year 2029/30 with a review of quality and progress after 2 years (end of academic year 2025/26).
How does the Parliamentary Studies module work?
The module provides students with a detailed knowledge of how Parliament works in both theory and practice. It is delivered through a partnership between the Houses of Parliament and a university; the university provides academic and theoretical content, and Parliament provides practical teaching about the work, processes and business of Parliament.
Which universities are delivering Parliamentary Studies?
The following universities are currently delivering Parliamentary Studies:
- University of Bath
- Birkbeck University of London
- University of Birmingham
- Brunel University London
- University of Cardiff
- University of Edinburgh
- University of Essex
- University of Hull
- Keele University
- University of Leeds
- University of Leicester
- University of Lincoln
- University of Liverpool
- University of Manchester
- Newcastle University
- Queen Mary University of London
- Royal Holloway University of London
- University of Sheffield
- University of Strathclyde
- Swansea University
- University College London
- University of East Anglia
- University of the West of Scotland
Applying
If you wish to apply to deliver the Parliamentary Studies module at your HEI, you can find the application pack here.
Applications must be returned to the Centre of Excellence for Procedural Practice by Thursday 6 July.
Further information
For more information about the Parliamentary Studies Module, please contact us.