Study Skills

Course summary

In addition to A Level and BTEC Level 3 qualifications, The Hinckley Sixth Form offers students the option to secure the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ). EPQ students gain an additional qualification that has its own UCAS point value. Our experience shows that securing the EPQ gives our students a real advantage when applying for top universities who regard its independent study element highly. Because our students undertake their own research and project work as part of the EPQ, it allows them freedom to explore a particular topic in greater depth. This provides our students with an excellent talking point at interviews for both apprenticeships and university. Completing an Extended Project Qualification allows The Hinckley Sixth Form students to further develop: •Critical thinking •Independent learning •Research practices •Harvard Referencing skills •Public speaking and presentation experience •Essay writing - in preparation for university dissertations