Extended Project Qualification

Board: AQA

EPQ is an additional subject as part of our Enrichment offer

The Extended Project Qualification is a brilliant opportunity for you to develop your knowledge and passion in an area of your own interest. The EPQ offers a wealth of experience and development that will allow you to set yourself apart from the competition and develop key skills that will enable you to be successful in further education and other aspects of life; such as time management, independence, research methods, academic writing, and referencing; There really is a plethora of skills to learn during the EPQ. The EPQ is largely an independent area of study in which you develop and create a project around an area of your interest. You are able to gather evidence, research, create and develop your final project and present all of your findings. Throughout this process you are supported by your supervisor and can take on board feedback and continue to develop.

If you have a particular interest or passion and would like to explore it further then the EPQ is for you! If you like managing your own time, developing your independence and want to own what you are learn then the EPQ is a fantastic opportunity. You can be creative, be direct, be you.

In order to be able to complete the EPQ effectively you must have joined our Sixth Form through either Pathway 1 or 2. This is to ensure you have the necessary time and management to be able to complete the project effectively. There are no further requirements however we would ask you to consider the EPQ if you are applying to competitive Universities or courses.

The EPQ is assessed in two areas. You are assessed on your project which includes the final written piece and/or artefact and presentation. You are also assessed on your evidence and development of the project through the Production Log. Your project is assessed holistically and is considered as a whole. There are four key assessment objectives that underpin the assessment framework; Manage, Use of Resources, Develop and realise, Review.

You will have developed an entire armoury of skills to use at your disposal, from further education, to workplaces. The EPQ essentially develops your professional skills and is arguably the most representative of further education, and workplace projects.

For more information about the course, please see Mr Adams