Parliamentary Studies module

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.

The Speaker of the House of Commons, Rt Hon John Bercow MP said:

"There can be no better time to learn about politics - how parliament operates and to hear from the people who work there - than right now when the topic is on everyone's mind".

The Speaker of the House of Lords, Rt Hon the Lord Fowler said:

"The programme has already resulted in a significant increase in the teaching of parliamentary studies".

Which universities are delivering Parliamentary Studies from 2019-20?

The following universities are currently delivering Parliamentary Studies:

• University of Bath
• Birkbeck, University of London
• University of Birmingham
• Brunel University London
• Cardiff University
• 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
• University of Newcastle
• University of Nottingham
• 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

Further information

For more information about the Parliamentary Studies Module, please contact us.