Age Categories:
Open to students in their penultimate year of education (Y12 in UK).
Deadline:
Submit your essay via our online form (URL will be emailed to you after you register) by 1pm GMT Monday January 31st 2022.
Who is it for?
This is a fantastic opportunity for students considering a Humanities degree - the competition has questions (see below) for a number of subjects, including those not studied at school. Essay competitions are great to mention on personal statements, especially if you have not studied the subject at school, as it demonstrates interest and aptitude/ allows you delve deep into research in a new field.
Overview:
“NCH is inviting competition essay entries from students who are currently in their penultimate year of secondary education (Y12 equivalent in England). Our selection of essay titles engages across a broad range of humanities and social sciences topics and we look forward to receiving entries from talented and intellectually curious students who show passion and academic potential in the humanities and social sciences. We welcome entries from students located anywhere in the world.
Art History: Is it time for museums and galleries to decolonise their collections, and if so, how should they go about it?
Creative Writing: What role can fiction serve when the nature of ‘fact’ is continually called into question?
History: What does history teach us about humanity’s ability to adapt to climate change?
Law: What limits, if any, should we place on the right to freedom of expression?
Economics: How has the COVID-19 pandemic impacted inequalities?
Politics: How prepared is the international community to address the current environmental crisis?
Philosophy: How should we (including social media companies and governments) respond to the fact that misinformation (e.g. about coronavirus) can be harmful (and even cost lives) while recognising the value of free expression (including online)?
English: Why does the modern world need literary critics?
Psychology: How could psychology help in understanding criminal behaviour – does society create criminals?
Data Science: How can Data Science and Humanities inform each other?