Hansard Society

Programmes

Study & Scholars

Learning about British politics from the inside

For over 20 years, the Study & Scholars Programme has run a series of courses aimed at improving accessibility and understanding of the British political system. Hundreds of undergraduate and postgraduate students from around the world have participated in our prestigious Hansard Scholars Programme, and we have successfully delivered political education and training programmes to dozens of organisations from both the public and private sectors.

The Hansard Society is registered with the UK Government's Department for Innovation, Universities & Skills (DIUS) as an education & training provider, and is accredited by the British Accreditation Council.

The Hansard Society is also an Associate Member of the Association of American Study Abroad Programmes UK (AASAP/UK)

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Still time to apply for the Autumn 08 Hansard Scholars Programmes!

If you’re interested in doing a unique political internship in Westminster and studying British politics at the London School of Economics, you will certainly be interested in the Autumn 2008 Hansard Scholars Programme. 2008 really will be a fascinating time to be involved in British politics and you can be a part of this – witnessing the changes, conflicts and developments first hand as they emerge.
Hansard Scholars Visit Edinburgh

The Spring 2008 Hansard Scholars took advantage of Westminster's parliamentary recess recently to go on a political study visit to Edinburgh. The group, comprising 17 mainly US undergraduates and 10 postgraduate students from countries as diverse as Uganda, New Zealand, Bulgaria and Poland spent four days in the Scottish capital, participating in seminars with politicians and policymakers, and visiting the Scottish Parliament.
What they've said about the Hansard Scholars Programme

Over the past 20 years, the Hansard Society has welcomed hundreds of undergraduate and postgraduate students from around the world onto the Hansard Scholars Programme. Here’s what some of those involved have had to say about the Hansard Society and the Hansard Scholars Programme…
Hansard Scholars Programme - Frequently Asked Questions

The Hansard Society is an independent, non-partisan education and research organisation which exists to encourage better parliamentary democracy and greater public involvement in politics. Established in 1944, and supported by Winston Churchill and Clement Attlee, the Society is now the largest and most active campaign organisation in UK aimed at strengthening parliamentary democracy, public engagement and political education.
Become a Hansard Scholar in Scotland!

If you’re interested in doing a unique political internship in Edinburgh and studying British politics at its world famous University, the Autumn 2008 Hansard Society/ University of Edinburgh Research Scholars Programme will begin in September, just after Edinburgh's famous International Festival. The Hansard Society/ University of Edinburgh Research Scholars ...