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Sixth form competition winner: Euro Elections – the race to the EU title

May 19, 2014August 11, 2014 by Editor

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The Eastminster blog recently hosted a competition for sixth form students to write a post on the EU elections. The winner was Sam Kenward of Sir John Leman Sixth Form in Beccles, who also wins £50. In his post, Sam reviews the prospects of each of the parties as the UK heads…

The case for compulsory turnout in the UK: addressing political inequality

May 2, 2014February 4, 2015 by Editor

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Britain is about to go to the polls for the European Elections, but voter turnout in Britain is way behind that in Belgium and Luxembourg where voting is compulsory. History student Alice Donnelly argues that compulsory voting should be introduced for general elections in the UK, and that if this…

From UEA’s walkways to Westminster’s corridors of power

March 27, 2014March 27, 2014 by Editor

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Students from the University of East Anglia recently visited the Houses of Parliament as part of a Careers in Westminster and Whitehall event. They were able to hear from the experiences of current UEA alumnus working in and around Parliament. Maja Simunjak reflects on what she learnt from the day.…

Low voter turnout at Police and Crime Commissioner Elections in England and Wales: how it can be addressed

March 25, 2014February 4, 2015 by Editor

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Elections for the Police and Crime Commissioners were first held in 2012 in England and Wales. The elections were undermined, critics argued, by low voter turnout. UEA student Sophie Hill looks at how turnout could be improved in the future. The voter turnout in the first Police and Crime Commissioner…

MA degrees in International Public Policy at University of East Anglia

February 18, 2014February 18, 2014 by Editor

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We offer MA degrees in International Public Policy, specialising in either the Environment or Regulation and Competition. These courses are taught in conjunction with other areas of specialism at UEA including, the School of Environmental Sciences, School of Economics, Law School and School of International Development. The University is also…

Postgraduate Study in Political, Social and International Studies

February 16, 2014February 16, 2014 by Editor

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The School of Political, Social and International Studies offers a wide range of opportunities for postgraduate study. This includes MA degrees in Politics, Media and Broadcast Journalism, International Public Policy and International Relations. All courses aim to combine an emphasis on student choice with professional training in research skills. For…

Students visit UEA London for Careers Event

January 29, 2014January 29, 2014 by Editor

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Each year students from the University of East Anglia visit London for an alumni networking event, where current students can learn from former students about how to navigate their way through the job market and find the career that they want.

Feeling inspired: Q & A with Mark Townsend, Home Affairs Editor of The Observer

December 12, 2013August 11, 2014 by Editor

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Libby Masters is one many PSI Broadcast and Media students who attended The Guardian headquarters for a Q & A session with Mark Townsend, the Home Affairs Editor of The Observer, this week. She reflects on what she learnt. [caption id="attachment_572" align="alignright" width="300"] PSI students at the Guardian Education Centre[/caption]…

Edward Snowden spy revelations leave British unmoved

December 12, 2013August 11, 2014 by Editor

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Tracey Gardiner is one many PSI Broadcast and Media students who attended the Thought Out lecture at UEA London by Luke Harding who has just finished a book on the Edward Snowden affair. She reflects on the session. Fresh from finishing his book on Edward Snowden and the NSA, journalist,…

Why study politics, international relations, culture and media with us?

November 17, 2013November 17, 2013 by Editor

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The University of East Anglia is one of the best Universities to study politics, international relations, culture and media. Here are some reasons why.

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