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.
Minimum grade 4 in GCSE English Language or Literature or, if studied, an equivalent Humanities or essay-based subject. For all subjects a GCSE in the chosen area is an advantage and provides good foundational knowledge and skills. More importantly, you must enjoy the subject; you should be motivated to do well, want to work hard and have a keen interest in studying around the subject, independently. Our entry requirements provide insight into the required academic level to be successful at this course. However, please speak to us if you are interested in studying this subject and have concerns that you do not have a GCSE in this area or have concerns that you may not achieve the entry level required. Our team can be contacted on wrensix@wren.excalibur.org.uk.
Final project can be a 5000-word essay, a 1000-word report with a practical outcome such as an artifact or production. Your project log - a detailed record of how you went about producing your project. A Presentation of your project at the end of the process.
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Reading |
| Ofsted Rating | Requires improvement |
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| Address | 61-63 Bath Road, Reading, RG30 2BB |
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.
Minimum grade 4 in GCSE English Language or Literature or, if studied, an equivalent Humanities or essay-based subject. For all subjects a GCSE in the chosen area is an advantage and provides good foundational knowledge and skills. More importantly, you must enjoy the subject; you should be motivated to do well, want to work hard and have a keen interest in studying around the subject, independently. Our entry requirements provide insight into the required academic level to be successful at this course. However, please speak to us if you are interested in studying this subject and have concerns that you do not have a GCSE in this area or have concerns that you may not achieve the entry level required. Our team can be contacted on wrensix@wren.excalibur.org.uk.
Final project can be a 5000-word essay, a 1000-word report with a practical outcome such as an artifact or production. Your project log - a detailed record of how you went about producing your project. A Presentation of your project at the end of the process.