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 a Member of StudyUK and an Associate Member of the Association of American Study Abroad Programmes UK (AASAP/UK).

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Hansard Scholars Visit Edinburgh

The Summer 2009 Hansard Scholars took advantage of Westminster's parliamentary recess recently ( and the great weather) to go on a political study visit to Edinburgh. The group, comprising 11 undergraduates from the US and Canada and 7 postgraduate students from Chile, Russia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, India, Indonesia and Croatia braved the 5 hour train journey to the Scottish capital to spend 4 days participating in seminars with politicians and policymakers, and visiting the Scottish Parliament.
Last Chance to Apply for the Autumn 2009 Hansard Scholars Programme!

If you’re interested in doing a unique political internship in the Houses of Parliament, a UK government department, a campaign organisation or the media, as well as studying British politics at the London School of Economics, there's still time to apply for the Autumn 2009 Hansard Scholars Programme. 2009 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.
Become a Hansard Research Scholar in Scotland!

If you're interested in doing a unique political internship in Edinburgh and studying British politics at the world famous EdinburghUniversity, the Postgraduate Certificate in Government and Public Policy will begin in September, just after Edinburgh's famous International Festival. The Certificate is fully-accredited by the University of Edinburgh.
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…
Foreign & Commonwealth Office Chevening Scholarships

UK Foreign & Commonwealth Office Chevening scholarships are available for the spring and summer Hansard Research Scholars Programmes.
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.
Order Your Hansard Scholars Programme Transcript

Hansard Alumni can order duplicate copies of their transcripts directly from the Hansard Society.