Study Skills

Course summary

The Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) allows students to embark on a largely self-directed and self-motivated project. Students must choose a topic, plan, research, and develop their idea, and decide on their finished product, either a 5000-word fully referenced written response to a question or the creation of an ‘artifact’ with an accompanying production report. The EPQ encourages creativity and curiosity. A project topic may be directly related to the student’s main study program, future study or employment plans, or free time and interests. Throughout the course, students must also record their project process in their production log. The process of recording and completing a project is as important as the finished product. Both the production log and product will be assessed and students can submit plans, research evaluations, and other project management documents to enhance their submission.