Psychology Competition
This year, we are delighted to announce the launch of a brand new competition, designed in collaboration with Asdan - The British Psychology Olympiad.
The British Psychology Olympiad follows a different format to the standard Minds Underground Psychology Essay Competition, with more than 1 round. Candidates who would not like to enter the full Olympiad are able to enter just the MU Psychology Essay Competition (See questions below).
Format:
Round 1 - Multiple Choice Question Round (MCQ): An online test to be sat on Monday 12th February
Round 2 (National Round) - Open Question Test: The Open Question online test will be sat on Saturday 24th February
Round 3 (Global Round) - Global Psychology Essay Competition: Candidates must submit an essay for the global Minds Underground Psychology Essay Competition by 11pm on Wednesday 3rd April
2025 Psychology Essay Competition Questions
01
To what extent do social media platforms shape human behaviour?
Hint: Discuss psychological theories of social influence, identity formation, and the impact on mental health.
03.
Can psychology fully explain consciousness?
Hint: Debate the strengths and limitations of psychological, neurological, and philosophical approaches to understanding consciousness.
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Research Projects in exciting current fields with subject experts
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Past Questions
01
To what extent is the mind just the product of a biological computer?
03.
How deeply ingrained is our sense of self? Are humans the only species to experience this, and how can it be affected in pathological states?
N.B. You may be interested in undertaking one of MU’s online Psychology: Decode the Mind masterclasses with our experts to give you ideas and help direct your research. Some examples below! Contact us if you may be interested in taking a masterclass as a group class and we will enquire with other students to see if anyone will split the rate.
