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We are delighted to announce the 2026 Armstrong Arts and Humanities Essay Competition.
The competition is open to students attending state-maintained schools in the UK, and who are in their penultimate year of education (Year 12 in England and Wales, S5 in Scotland, or Year 13 in Northern Ireland).
The essay questions cover the breadth of arts and humanities subjects offered at undergraduate level at the University of Cambridge.
Please head to the website to see a full list of 2026 questions, and the submission link.
If you have any questions regarding the competition, please contact the Schools Liaison Officer, by emailing access@magd.cam.ac.uk.
Address
Online
Date and time
Audience
Year 12 (Y13 NI / S5 Scotland)
State school only
Competition