History Essay Competition
The Minds Underground™ History Essay Competition is aimed at students in Year 12 (though younger applicants are welcome). The competition provides students with an opportunity to engage in university-level research, hone their writing & argumentative skills and prepare for university interviews. Entrants must choose one question to answer.
Submission Deadline: 3rd April 2024.
2024 History Essay Competition Questions
01.
As historians, is it our job to assign ‘blame’ when exploring the past?
03.
How should the history curriculum in the UK be altered?
Hint: Think about the current strengths and weaknesses of it, how to make it inclusive for all, and engaging for all (E.g. - are essays the best way to examine?).
02.
Is women’s history necessarily feminist?
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Past Questions
01.
What is, or should be, ‘global history’?
02.
Some languages, for example French and Italian, do not distinguish clearly between 'history’ and ‘story’. Should we be warned?
03.
Is there a place for emotion in the study of History?
N.B. You may be interested in undertaking one of MU’s online History masterclasses with our experts to give you ideas and help direct your research. Some examples are listed below:
