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St Hugh's College Oxford Mary Renault Classical Reception Essay Competition 2027

St Hugh's College, University of Oxford · United Kingdom

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An Oxford college essay competition for sixth formers on the reception of classical antiquity, with essays of 2,000 to 4,000 words. Details for 2027 are due in late January or early February 2027.

Grade
Year 12–13 / S5–S6
Same as Grades 11–12 in the US
Age
Not published
Residence
Not published
Entry
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Named after the novelist and St Hugh's alumna Mary Renault, the competition asks sixth formers to write about the reception of classical antiquity, drawing on literature, history, philosophy or material remains. Winners and highly commended entries are published on the college website.

Topics

HumanitiesClassicsSixth form
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