About the Course
The Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) assesses the independent study skills required to succeed at university.It allows each student to embark on a largely self-directed and self-motivated project. Students must choose a topic of their choice, plan, research and develop their idea and finally decide on a finished product. EPQ encourages creativity and curiosity. The project topic may be directly related to a student’s other A level subjects or it can be based purely on something that they are interested in.
EPQ carries UCAS points equivalent to 50% of an A-Level (this means it is worth more points than an AS-Level). It is also recognised by top universities as a course which challenges students to employ graduate level study skills and many universities accept EPQ as part of a points based UCAS offer. Students will be advised on whether this qualification should form part of their programme of study at interview, or during their transition to Year 13.