Extended Project Qualification
St Peter's Collegiate Academy
Course summary
This is an additional course that you can take. On top of your 3 A levels. Run in a university style through 1:1 tutorials and some taught lessons, this is a qualification that prepares you well for higher education and for employment. Just as importantly, it allows you to carve out entirely your own pathway and really follow your own interests. Best of all, the Extended Project Qualification is equivalent to half an A level and is highly regarded by universities as evidence that the transition from college to university will be a smooth one for students who have successfully demonstrated their aptitude for independent learning. The Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) course at St Peter’s begins in January of Year 12. Students taking EPQ are taught for one or two lessons a week and study independently for other lessons.
Entry Requirements
Checked against your grades — every rule traces to the school's published source.
| Requirement | Rule | You |
|---|---|---|
Average point score | Minimum average point score of 5 | — |
GCSE qualifications | 5 gcse qualifications at grade 5.0 or above | — |
English Language | Grade 5 in English Language | — |
English Literature Alternative route | Grade 5 in English Literature | — |
As published by the school
GCSE Grade 5 English
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Assessment
An essay of 5000 words on a subject of your choice. It can be linked to the area you would like to study at university, or can be something completely different that you personally have a passion to study in greater depth. Some examples are listed later on. However, it could be an “artefact” like a play, a dress or a piece of music – together with a 2000 word essay. A production log which details the research that you carried out, how you evaluated your sources for potential bias or inaccuracy, a bibliography, how you planned your time, successes and failures, and finally a reflection on yourself and your finished project Lastly a presentation of your main findings. Why should you take the Extended Project Qualification? In a competitive market, universities value this qualification and use it to identify the very best students. It emphasises your ability to carry out independent research and your ability to plan and realise a project. You will also be demonstrating these skills to universities and potential employers who find selection of candidates difficult.
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