In Year 12 you will have the opportunity to undertake the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ). The EPQ is a highly regarded Level 3 qualification equivalent to half an A Level. It allows you to develop and extend your knowledge of a course subject, or investigate an area of personal interest.
The benefits
You will hone essential skills which positively impact your other subjects and prepare you for university level study – you can show skills in independent research, reflection and evaluation, project management, presenting, motivation and resilience. Some students have been asked to send their EPQ reports to universities as part of the selection process and it is frequently a topic for discussion at interviews. One university has even published one of our students’ EPQ research!
What do I do?
The EPQ is an independent research project which can take the form of a 5,000 word research report or an artefact with an accompanying 1,500 word research report. You will also complete a Production Log in which you can record and reflect on your progress and present your work to a small group. You will be supported by a personal supervisor, the college’s EPQ Coordinator and the Librarian and marks will be awarded for project management and reflection as well as research.
We follow the AQA specification.
