Study Skills

Course summary

The EPQ is an A-level standard standalone qualification, designed to extend and develop pupils’ abilities beyond the A-level syllabus and prepare for university or their future career. it can be taken as an extension of other Level 3 qualifications or vocational qualifications; it’s worth half an A-level (28 UCAS points); it’s widely recognised and valued by universities and employers; many universities make lower A-level offers to students undertaking an EPQ.