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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.

Which universities are delivering Parliamentary Studies?

  • Birkbeck University of London
  • Brunel University London
  • Cardiff University
  • Keele University
  • Lancaster University
  • Queen Mary University of London
  • Royal Holloway University of London
  • Swansea University
  • University College London
  • University of Birmingham
  • University of East Anglia
  • University of Edinburgh
  • University of Essex
  • University of Exeter
  • University of Hull
  • University of Kent
  • University of Leeds
  • University of Lincoln
  • University of Liverpool
  • University of Manchester
  • University of Sheffield
  • University of Strathclyde
  • University of the West of England

The universities listed above were awarded the right to deliver the Parliamentary Studies Module from the academic year 2024/25.

Further information

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

Related links

Hansard

Hansard (the Official Report) is the edited verbatim report of proceedings in both Houses

Parliamentary Archives

The Parliamentary Archives provides access to Parliament's historic records

Visit Parliament 

Parliament is open to all members of the UK public to tour the building and watch debates