University of Edinburgh Postgraduate Certificate in Government & Public Policy
If you're interested
in doing a unique political internship in Edinburgh and studying British
politics at the world famous University of Edinburgh, the Autumn 2009 Postgraduate Certificate in
Government & Public Policy will begin in September, just after Edinburgh's
famous International Festival.
The Certificate is fully-accredited by the University of Edinburgh, and is jointly run by the
Hansard Society and the University. It offers an
outstanding opportunity for postgraduate students and professionals to develop
applied knowledge of structures of government and policy processes in the UK,
with a particular emphasis on Scotland, and gain invaluable experience at the
heart of the British political system.
This really is a fascinating time to be involved in
politics in Scotland. Ten years
on from the passage of the Scotland Act - the founding statute for the Scottish
Parliament - the debate is heating up about the workings of devolution in
Scotland. Operating as a minority government, the Scottish National Party is campaigning for
Scottish independence. At the same time, the Scottish Labour Party has allied
itself with the Liberal Democrats and Conservatives in pressing for more powers
for the Scottish Parliament.
The Parliament, now in its third session, has built
up a solid track record as a legislature and debating forum, and
established itself at the heart of
Scottish political life. All eyes in Westminster, Cardiff and Belfast are now
on Scotland to see what the future will bring.
We are now accepting applications for Autumn 2009. For more information please click here.