Studying for a degree in Economics in the UK?
The Economics Network is pleased to offer you the chance to submit your opinions and experiences in a 1000 word essay, audio or video.
This year's question is
"How is your economics degree preparing you for life?"
This year's competition is able to offer three prizes. The winner will receive a prize of £1000 and will be published on the Economics Network's website. Two runners-up will receive £500 and £250 respectively. You can read essays from our 2008 and 2009 competitions online.
The competition is open to all UK undergraduates and postgraduates in Economics. Entries are limited to one per student and must be the original work of the student submitting the work.
As well as written submissions, we are accepting entries in the form of audio or video (shared through a service such as YouTube or Veoh). We are interested in original entries, and you are free to use a variety of formats so long as you follow the rules below.
Entries will be judged against the following criteria. All entries must:
- be interesting and entertaining
- be your own work
- be submitted through this online application form
Written entries must:
- be well written in terms of structure, grammar and spelling
- not exceed the 1000 word length
Entries submitted as video or MP3 must:
- Be 5 to 7 minutes in length
- Have clearly audible speech
- Likewise, any additional people who can be heard speaking must give their permission.
Deadline for submission: 19th April 2010
You can submit your essay or youtube link in the submission form below.