Study Skills
Course summary
EPQ offers students an exciting chance to stretch and challenge themselves whilst developing the skills and confidence to succeed in Higher Education and the job market. The Extended Project is a single ,stand-alone piece of work which will require students to use research, critical thinking, planning and evaluation. It runs from October in Year 12 until November Year 13. The EPQ offers students the opportunity to research a topic in depth and produce either a 5,000 word report on a subject of their choice or create an artefact of their choice (for example make a film, write a song, organize an event, design an outfit),supported by a 1,000 word report. It is a free-standing qualification and its purpose is to add a further dimension to Sixth Form study, preparing students for the kind of independent learning that they will encounter at university. The qualification is worth half an A Level (up to 28 UCAS points), an A* can be awarded as the work is examined at A Level standard.
Entry Requirements
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| Requirement | Rule | You |
|---|---|---|
GCSE qualifications | 6 gcse qualifications at grade 7.0 or above | — |
English Literature | Grade 7 in English Literature | — |
English Language Alternative route | Grade 7 in English Language | — |
Mathematics | Grade 5 in Mathematics | — |
As published by the school
Grade 9-7 in GCSE English Language/Literature Grade 9-7/A*-A in 6 GCSEs Grade 5 in GCSE Mathematics
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Assessment
A production log • A 5,000 word report or an artefact with supporting 1,000 word report • An oral presentation about the project.
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