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Arcadia Abroad - Scottish Parliamentary Internship

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Program Overview

Spend a semester in beautiful Edinburgh in Scotland with Arcadia Abroad and enjoy a unique opportunity to make history by working with members of the Scottish Parliament, which began to enact laws again in 1999 after its suspension in 1707. The program is specially designed for students of government, law, politics, history, economics, or sociology. The program also enables students to immerse 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.

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Program Highlights

Courses in Scottish/British politics and Scottish society/culture taught by expert faculty in the University of Edinburgh's Academy of Governance, ranked 17th in the world in QS World Rankings 2015.
This relatively small parliament works very closely with local communities, and you may be significantly involved in speech writing, planning and community issues, enhancing your leadership.
You’ll be matched with a Member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP) according to your mutual policy interests.
You are often given unparalleled access not only to your own MSPs but also to key figures in Scottish and British politics through party conferences, campaigning, national initiatives and PR events.

What's Included

Tuition & Fees
Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
Some Program Activity Costs
Wifi Costs
Medical / Accident Insurance
On-Site / In-Country Staff Support
Pre-Departure Orientation
In-Country Orientation
Transcript Fees
Academic Credit
Internship Placement

Program Details

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Locations

  • Edinburgh, Scotland

Available Terms / Availability

  • Years Offered
  • 2026, 2027, 2028

Eligible Nationalities

  • American
  • Canadian
  • This Program is also open to Solo

Education Levels & Language

  • Education
  • University Freshman (1st Year)
  • University Sophomore (2nd Year)
  • University Junior (3rd Year)
  • University Senior (4th Year)
  • University 5th Year or More

Accommodation Options

  • Apartment/Flat

Application Procedures

  • Transcript
  • Online Application

Age Requirement

18-30

Duration

  • Spring
  • Fall

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