The EPQ is a project based qualification worth around half an A Level, and also contributes to UCAS points. Students select their own project, based around either something they are passionate about, or something they are studying. The submission could be either a report, essay, creative artefact or an event or performance. This is a highly rated qualification by universities as it recognises a students ability to work independently on a topic of their choice. Students are required to: • Choose an area of interest • Draft a title and the aims of the project for formal approval • Plan, research and carry out the project • Deliver a presentation • Provide evidence of all stages of project development and production for assessment The areas of the project are: • Manage - Identify, design, plan and carry out a project, applying a range of skills, strategies and methods to achieve its objectives. • Use Resources - Research, critically select, organise & use information and select and use a range of resources. Analyse data and apply relevantly and demonstrate understanding of any links, connections and complexities of the topic. • Develop and Realise - Select and use a range of skills including, where appropriate, new technologies and problem-solving, to take decisions critically and achieve planned outcomes. • Review - Evaluate all aspects of the extended project, including outcomes in relation to stated objectives and own learning and performance. Select and use a range of communication skills and media to present evidenced project outcomes and conclusions in an appropriate format.