Study Skills

Course summary

• It is NOT instead of a students’ A Levels but an enrichment subject in addition to their 3 main subjects • The qualification is worth an additional 28 UCAS points, Graded A* to E (A* - 28, A – 24, B – 20, C – 16, D – 12, E – 8) • Outcomes in the form of a dissertation, with final oral presentation • Aids the development of many key skills which are valued by both employers and universities. Skills such as: Independent learning Research Critical thinking • It is an opportunity for students to show academic commitment to their chosen subject and also to explore a topic they enjoy for its own sake • In our Sixth Form, students will choose either Core Maths or the EPQ in addition to their programme of study. For a topic of choice, students will create a project by a process of: • Managing objectives • Using resources • Developing and evaluating the outcome • The topic can either complement a students’ current studies or be based on future interests