Study Skills

Course summary

Rather than traditional lessons, the EPQ is taught via weekly tutorial meetings in small groups. All students are assigned a mentor who monitors the progress of the student through the research, writing and presentation of their final project. Tutorials are very discursive in nature and allow students to share ideas, reflect upon their background reading, set targets and discuss key ideas. Students are also provided with whole group sessions that cover key research skills, how to avoid issues such as plagiarism and how to give effective presentations. In addition to the final project, students give a short presentation discussing their research and reflecting the on the skills that they have developed. This is an opportunity for them to highlight and analyse their successes and discuss potential areas for development in the future. The EPQ is an excellent qualification to combine with a full A-level programme or combined A-level and BTEC programme.