Study Skills

Course summary

The Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) offers an exciting opportunity for students to take charge of their learning and is designed to contrast the normal experience of studying an A Level in the classroom. What will I learn? The EPQ is a stand-alone qualification. Students have sessions in which they are taught key skills, ranging from note-taking and time management to referencing and presentation skills, which they can then implement in their projects. Students are also assigned a teacher-supervisor to provide support throughout the project. As this is an independent project, it is not the role of that member of staff to teach any of the subject matter within the student's choice of project. The role of the teacher is one of facilitator and adviser. The EPQ requires candidates to identify, design, plan, manage, and complete a project that is independent of any of their A Level subject content. Candidates will also have to problem-solve and think creatively. They will evaluate their learning and present their findings to an audience, usually composed of parents, teachers, governors, and their peers.