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Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) - AS Level

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The Thomas Adams School

01939237000
Lowe Hill, Wem, Shrewsbury, SY4 5UB

Course summary

The Extended Project Qualification is a student-driven qualification, giving you the freedom and responsibility to select your own topic. It takes one year to do and can be completed in Year 12 or 13. The project requires 120 hours study time. 30 of these are ‘guided learning hours’ (GLH) which we deliver as lessons. You will learn techniques in researching, critical thinking, planning, time-management, writing and problem-solving and public speaking. Why do an EPQ? The EPQ is excellent preparation for university courses as it teaches you the basics of independent academic research. It also allows you to indulge your passions. Universities respect the qualification both in terms of offering UCAS points for successful completion and for the skills and abilities you can demonstrate by having done it. It is an AS qualification offering more UCAS points than a traditional AS subject. It is superb content for your university application.

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Assessment

You are expected to spend a further 90 hours working on your project – reading, making notes, planning and writing up your production log and essay. This is about two hours a week.

About School

Region
West Midlands
Courses
93+
Local Authority
Shropshire
Student Recommendations

50%

Ofsted Rating
Good
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