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EPQ is an A-level standard standalone qualification designed to extend and develop students' abilities beyond the A-level syllabus and prepare them for university or their future career.
What is the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ)?
An A level standard qualification (worth up to 28 UCAS points) awarded to those who demonstrate the following skills:
Planning and Project Management skills
Research and referencing skills
Developing a question or an idea in order to produce a response
Reviewing and reflecting on the outcome
Benefits of undertaking an EPQ
The Russell Group of Universities value the skills gained
Reduced/alternative offers from a number of university courses
Worth up to 28 UCAS points (half of a full A level)
Builds planning, management and presentation skills valued by employers.
Course Content
What can be researched and produced?
Students can choose to do one of the following:
A dissertation: for example, a study of the advantages and disadvantages of a particular medical treatment or solution to an ethical/political issue
An investigation: for example, a hypothesis that uses statistical analysis to investigate the correlation between particular causes and effects
A performance or event: for example, research into how to create a dramatic performance or a music event or a charity fundraiser or a sport skills training programme
An artefact: for example, research into how to create a robot or a Victorian dress or a business website or a racing bike or a makeup prosthetic
Methods of Teaching
All students are offered the opportunity to undertake an Extended Project.
2 hours per week timetabled with supervisor
From mid/late 1st year to early/mid 2nd year
One to one advice
Subject specialist workshops available
EPQ skills workshops available
Southampton University visits and support
Methods & Patterns of Assessment
100% coursework qualification
Where Could It Take Me?
The EPQ prepares you for university, employment and life! You will learn skills in planning, project management, report writing and presentation. You can choose the type of project you undertake.
Financial Implications
For most students, there are no costs involved. A few artefact students incur costs when purchasing materials.
Work Experience
Project management skills and presentation skills are taught on this course.
Entry Requirements
5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above and successful completion of the first two terms of L6.
Most Recent Results
Below is a summary of the most recent set of results for this subject: