Study Skills

Course summary

Do you have an interest you’d like to explore further? Or perhaps you’d like to extend your learning beyond one of your A-level subjects? If so, the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) could fulfill that wish. The EPQ is an opportunity for you to take the lead on developing your independent research and study skills while researching a topic that you’re passionate about. You’ll learn report-writing and presentation skills, conduct research analyze and evaluate your findings, and complete your project with either a written report or by creating an artifact. This student-led qualification puts you in charge and can enhance performance in your A-level subjects and beyond into higher education and the workplace. Worth half an A-level and counting towards UCAS points, having an EPQ will help you to stand out from the crowd in university applications, many universities will give lower A-level offers to students with an EPQ. Research has shown that EPQ students have an increased chance of achieving an A*–B at A-level, and are more likely to obtain a 1st or 2:1 at university. Taught Skills Managing Projects: Creating aims, objectives, and questions, creating project proposals, time management, progress reporting, self-appraisal, and improvement. Research: Selecting and evaluating sources, conducting literature reviews, collecting primary and secondary data, using libraries and online resources, Harvard Referencing, and academic writing. Presentation Skills: Planning and designing effective public speaking, speaking in public/