Study Skills

Course summary

The AQA Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) is a Level 3 qualification. It is awarded to students who complete an individual research project about a topic they are interested in. The outcome of the project can be a dissertation, design, performance, or artifact. The EPQ gives students a chance to demonstrate project management skills and conduct independent research - impressive to universities and employers. EPQ skills briefings commence in mid-February of Year 1 and continue until students are assigned to a staff supervisor around Easter. Students then start their project at Easter of Year 1 and complete it in Year 2.