EPQ provides an opportunity for students to extend their abilities beyond the A-level syllabus and prepare them for university and / or a future career. It can be used to earn extra UCAS points and can be taken as a stand-alone qualification. What will you study? · Students will progress on a self-directed project – taking responsibility for the choice, design and completion of an individual project (or an individual role in a group project). · Students are free to explore anything they are interested in. · Students develop and improve their own learning as a critical and independent learner. · Students develop and apply decision making and problem solving. · Extend skills in time management, planning, research, critical thinking, evaluation and presentation. · Develop and apply skills creatively, demonstrating initiative and enterprise. Four types of Project to choose from: · A dissertation. · An artefact e.g. sculpture, model or DVD. · Develop and showcase a performance e.g. sport, drama or music. · Conduct an investigation / field study