Study Skills

Course summary

Alongside their A-levels, pupils in St Julie’s 6th Form are actively encouraged to undertake an Extended Project Qualification (EPQ), an A-level equivalent qualification that can be worth up to 28 UCAS points. The project-based qualification has been designed to develop a pupil’s research, resilience, and investigative skills and allows them to embark on a largely self-directed project. They are required to plan, deliver, and evaluate their projects with the help of an assigned supervisor who will oversee their progress. The EPQ helps pupils develop independent learning and extended academic writing skills essential for success at university. A taught element concerning methods of research, referencing, time management, and presentation skills is delivered one hour a week in addition to students’ other A-level lessons.