Extended Project Qualification (EPQ)
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Extended Project Qualification
(EPQ)
Something extra…..
EPQ
What it is ….
Self-directed and independent
A substantial piece of work –
NOT like a Year 9 project!
Academic
Enjoyable – if you choose the
right topic for you
A great qualification for HE or
employment
Something that requires
persistence, planning, reading
and analysis
What it isn’t ….
An easy alternative to an A
level I am not doing well in
A quick and painless route
to some UCAS points
An insurance in case I fail
something
Something I can just turn up
to and be successful in
Something I can try out and
drop
“Cambridge is one of many universities which support extended projects
as good preparation for degree-level study...” Cambridge University
“If you offer an Extended Project, it will be taken into account. Your offer
may be varied as a result, in recognition of the level of study skills you
will have developed” Newcastle University
“The skills that students develop through the Extended Project are
excellent preparation for university-level study” Manchester University
Current student feedback
“I found it enlightening to explore my chosen topic in depth”
“I enjoyed EPQ because it gave me the flexibility to work around my other
subjects”
“(I have learned) better analysis and interpretation of data”
“speaking, presenting, writing skills (have been ) enhanced”
“collecting information was interesting and I learnt new things”
Develop an academic
topic:
What impact has the growth in
social networking sites had on
individuals?
How far have laws to help
“untouchables” in India improved
their life chances?
Are serial killers born or made?
..or create an artefact:
A book of your own stories or poems
An exhibition of your art work
A website or blog
Design and make a theatre costume
etc
Skills and qualities improved
Organisation and time management
Independent research
Project management
Critical thinking and reading
Writing a substantial report
Evaluation and reflection
Doing a presentation
Taking charge of what and how I learn
What do I need to submit?
A project outcome – could be a long research
report, an artefact, an electronic product
(blog, website, film) etc
A report 1000-5000 words long
A log book
A presentation
Is it graded and does it count?
Yes, A* - E, with the same UCAS points as an
AS level
Universities may include it as part of a points
offer, or may lower the offer on condition you
complete a good project
It provides excellent Personal Statement and
interview material
Time scale
Start June/July 2013
Complete by March 2014
Interested?
5 NEXT STEPS
1. Complete application form – give it some thought
and detail
2. Discuss and get it signed off by Tutor
3. Submit application form – Julia Room 116
4. Start planning, reading and thinking!
5. Keep checking Moodle for date and time of next
session in June.
A bonus for UniGenius students who
enrol on EPQ
We have been offered 5 places on an EPQ
course at UCL later this summer.
This will be a great opportunity to work at UCL
and make a good start on your Project.
UniGenius students who are interested should
register with me NOW.