EPQ

Course summary

EPQ is an A-level standard qualification, which both develops and demonstrates your ability to work beyond your level 3 qualifications to prepare for university or your future career. · This course supplements your core curriculum. · EPQ is worth half an A-level (28 UCAS points). · It is widely recognised by universities and employers. · Some universities may make lower A-level offers to students undertaking an EPQ, especially with a well-crafted topic of interest. Course Content The Extended Project is a topic chosen by the student and agreed as appropriate by the centre; it is usually an area of personal interest or activity outside the main curriculum. Whilst it is predominantly an independent project, with supervision rather than teaching, the course begins with some taught aspects, such as the necessary skills for project completion. EPQ involves significant commitment. Students are required, with appropriate supervision, to: · Choose an area of interest. · Draft a title and aims of the project for formal approval by the centre. · Plan, research and carry out the project. · Deliver a presentation to a non-specialist audience. · Provide evidence of all stages of project development and production for assessment.