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.
Each essay question relates to a subject. Pick your essay question from the options below:
Business
What kinds of businesses have benefited the most from Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour, and how?
Computer & Data Science
Assess the ethical implications of integrating AI technology into various aspects of society, such as healthcare, education, and employment. How can we ensure that AI systems are designed and used responsibly to promote fairness, transparency, and accountability?
Please see instructions for creating a presentation on the ethical implications of AI here.
Economics
Artificial Intelligence: A blessing or a curse? What socio-economic challenges will humanity face in the next decades?
English
How important is it to be able to relate to literary characters, their values, and their world?
History
What can historians learn from the study of gender relationships in the past?
Law
What role should employment law play in regulating the use of artificial intelligence and automation in hiring and workplace management practices?
Politics
Digital technology is fundamentally changing politics. Discuss.
Philosophy
Could a machine ever experience emotions like we can?
Psychology
What are the psychological effects of bullying on adolescents, and how can they be mitigated?
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 2pm GMT Monday 6th January 2025.
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.