Extended Project Qualification

Course summary

OPPORTUNITIES PROVIDED BY THE EPQ The Extended Project Qualification is an extremely useful additional qualification and is proving to be an important factor in preparation for university. The skills developed, such as critically selecting information from a range of sources, analysing data and demonstrating understanding of linkages, connections and complexities of a topic provide ideal preparation for all undergraduate courses and research is suggesting that completion correlates with degree success too. Some universities now offer a reduced offer to students predicted an A*, A or B grade in EPQ. COURSE OUTLINE Students will develop their own project title. They will then be supported by an individual supervisor and a series of taught sessions to carry out research and produce a project. Taught sessions will include: title choice, research skills, time management, referencing and developing written arguments. The final outcome will consist of an extended essay or an artefact with a smaller essay, as well as a Production Log to record their planning and learning as the report progresses and a presentation to a non-specialist audience using appropriate media. Finally they will also be assessed on their responses to a live question and answer session. EXAM STRUCTURE No examination, the qualification is internally assessed and moderated before being sent for external moderation. It is a level 3 qualification worth half an A-level and can be awarded an A*. This course is compulsory for those taking three A-level subjects.