Course Details in 2026/27 Session

Module Title	LH Parliamentary Studies
School	Government
Department	Political Sci & Intern'tl Stud
Module Code	08 32399
Module Lead	Dr Stephen Bates
Level	Honours Level
Credits	20
Semester	Semester 2
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
Restrictions	None
Contact Hours	Lecture-20 hours Seminar-10 hours External Visits-8 hours Guided independent study-162 hours Total: 200 hours
Exclusions
Description	This module aims to provide you with a detailed knowledge of how the UK Parliament works (in both theory and practice). Guest speakers from Parliament will complement traditional lectures and seminars to provide you with an in-depth knowledge of how the Houses of Parliament operates both in terms of formal procedures and in terms of informal cultures, traditions and relationships. The main focus of the module will be the UK Parliament but you will be encouraged to adopt a comparative approach when appropriate.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of how the UK Parliament works. Provide theoretically-informed analyses of particular aspects of Parliament and parliamentary activity. Present their research in a public-facing, engaging and accessible manner.
Assessment	32399-01 : Blog : Coursework (25%) 32399-04 : 3,500 word annotated research briefing : Coursework (75%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessment: 1. Blog/Vlogpost (500 words (25%) 2. Annotated Houses of Parliament Research Briefing (3000 words; 75%) Reassessment: By failed component
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