The Essay Competition is now open.
Northeastern University London is inviting competition entries from students who are currently in their penultimate year of secondary education (equivalent to Year 12 in the English education system, or Grade 11 in India).
Our selection of essay titles engage across a broad range of technology, social science and humanities topics and we look forward to receiving entries from talented and intellectually curious students who show passion in their subject area. We welcome entries from students located anywhere in the world.
If you have any further questions please see our FAQ page before contacting us.
Choose your essay question
Applied Digital & Technology Solutions: Discuss the societal risks and rewards associated with generative AI (such as ChatGPT).
Business: Is it possible to reconcile the cost-of-living crisis consumers are experiencing with the need for sustainable consumption?
Computer & Data Science: Describe a modern application of data science based on machine learning, generative AI or data analytics. Discuss its context in terms of topic, domain, and societal implications.
Economics: Does the expanding gig economy contribute positively to sustainable economic growth?
English: Is it fair to say that literature is another name for language which has no practical use?
History: How have empires throughout history shaped the societies we live in today?
Law: Ed Sheeran said “Defending copyright infringement lawsuits has become as much a part of the job description for top musicians as the performance of hits”. Discuss whether UK copyright laws are out of date and should be reviewed by Parliament.
Philosophy: To what extent, and in what ways, can the past be a good guide to the future?
Politics & IR: Is environmental degradation a greater threat to the international community than war?
Psychology: Discuss to what extent mental factors impact ageing.
Prizes
The following prizes will be awarded:
Overall winner across all essay subjects- £1000
Winner in a subject category- £500
Runner up in a subject category- £250
How to enter
1. Register for the competition – After registering you will be emailed detailed instructions on how to enter.
2. Choose one of the titles
3. Write your 1,500-word essay
4. Submit your essay via our online form (URL will be emailed to you after you register) by 1pm GMT Sunday 31st December 2023.
If you have any further questions please see our FAQ page before contacting us.
Who can enter?
The Northeastern University London Essay Competition is open to students who are currently in their penultimate (second to last) year of secondary education (Year 12 in England or Grade 11 in India). This is a global competition, so we encourage entries from those studying anywhere in the world. Find full competition rules here.