Scottish Parliamentary Program

"As I walked through the new Parliament building and spoke with people I had only seen on television, I knew this was the opportunity of a lifetime."

-Joseph Speaker, Villanova University student and Scottish Parliamentary program participant

• A unique opportunity to help make history by working with members of the Scottish Parliament, who are sitting to enact their own laws for the first time since 1707
  
  
• An unparalleled practical and academic experience for students of government, law, politics, history, economics, or sociology

Program

Our program enables you to immerse yourself in the culture, history and politics of Scotland through engaging academic courses and the opportunity to complete significant research under the direction of a member of the Scottish Parliament. 

While the program is intensive, there will be time for a life beyond work but with an added plus. You will achieve a level of integration with your host country that is available to only a few while gaining valuable working experience.

Credits

Courses may be selected among various departments. You will earn the following hours of credit.

•  Fall and spring semester: 15 credits. 

Admission Requirements

You must be in good academic standing and not on disciplinary probation. You need to submit a complete application including a transcript, letter of recommendation, and an advisor's form before your application will be considered.

Application Deadlines

• Fall: April 1
  
• Spring: October 15