Entry Requirements: Individual Merit – there is an expectation that all students will undertake the EPQ as part of their studies with us.
Subject Area:
Extended Project Qualification
Assessment:
Coursework
Location:
Woldgate
Entry Requirements: The Extended Project Qualification (also known as the EPQ) is an independent research project completed in Y12 as a compulsory part of the student’s enrichment programme. The completed project is equivalent to ½ an A Level in terms of UCAS points. It is highly regarded by universities as it eases the transition from Sixth Form to degree level study. In fact, many prestigious universities will take it into account when deciding between applicants of equal academic standing.
Additional Course Information
For the award of an EPQ a student has to complete a research project of their own choosing, give a presentation and keep a production log. To enable our Sixth Formers to do this effectively, students are taught a range of research, referencing, presentation, report writing and resource and time management skills. Many students will choose a project that links to a university course or career that they wish to follow in the future. Each student is provided with a supervisor who will monitor their progress by regular individual tutorials.
“We encourage students to complete an EPQ, where possible, as we value the development of skills in independent study and research which an EPQ can offer. An EPQ in a subject that is related to the course or discipline you wish to progress into may be taken into account by admissions tutors when making decisions between applicants of equal academic standing.”
The University of Sheffield
