Study Skills

Course summary

The EPQ offers Hagley students an exciting opportunity to develop the essential skills needed for undergraduate study at university. As a qualification highly respected by universities, it requires you to attend weekly lessons and to manage your private study time in order to meet regular deadlines, a skill integral to any degree course. With competition for places at University being so fierce, the EPQ allows you to stand out. It is highly recommended by university admissions officers as it demonstrates the essential skills of independent research that universities are looking for. All pupils at Hagley are required to complete an EPQ in the form of a written dissertation. You are strongly advised to invest your time in this qualification as many students who have attained high grades have received reduced grade offers or even unconditional offers.