HisPol Super curriculars?
Thank you!!
Reply 1
Just thought I’d share something that might be helpful if you (or anyone else reading this later) are thinking about applying for politics, IR, history or similar courses at uni.
I’m a second-year undergrad at Cambridge and currently the Vice President of the Cambridge Journal of Political Affairs (CJPA), a student-run journal here supported by the Department of POLIS.
We’ve just launched our second essay competition, open to students in Years 11–13 (or international equivalent) — a great opportunity to explore political ideas and strengthen your uni application.
🗓 Deadline: 31 May 2024, 12 noon
💻 Info & submission: https://cambridgepoliticalaffairs.co.uk/essay-competition
Theme: Challenges to Governance — with prompts across political theory, IR, history, and more
Word limit: 1,500 words
We’re also hoping to offer personal statement and interview guidance to winners!
No pressure at all, just thought I’d share in case it’s useful x
Reply 2
Thank you!!
Hi there!
I’m studying International Relations, which incorporates Politics and History. Here are a few books that I’ve enjoyed reading during my degree:
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The Black Jacobins by C.L.R. James – traces the history of the revolution in the French colony of San Domingo (modern day Haiti), describing the events that led to its independence.
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Bananas, Beaches and Bases by Cynthia Enloe – a feminist take on international politics, examining how gender shapes global power structures, from tourism to military bases, and lots more.
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The Wretched of the Earth by Frantz Fanon – a key text on decolonisation and anti-colonial struggle, analyzing the psychological and political impacts of colonialism.
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