Albemarle ULS & EPQ Prog ramme
Albemarle ULS & EPQ Prog ramme
ULS & EPQ Programmes
Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) Designed to develop skills in decision making, problem solving, planning, research and evaluation, the EPQ prepares students for both university and employment. It also provides a competitive edge with UCAS applications and helps to build confidence and improve time management skills.
Our unique University & Life Skills (ULS) programme consists of weekly lessons helping students to develop soft skills and build confidence, and also includes seminars led by visiting professionals. Students have the opportunity to complete an EPQ, taught in separate sessions.
All students in their AS-level year have weekly ULS lessons which hone their skills in several areas including presentations, teamworking and project management. We also provide help in planning work experience placements and taster courses at universities. Guest speakers from a wide range of professions and university programmes are invited to the college to speak to students.
A key part of the ULS programme focuses on preparation for university, including advice on choice of degree course and university, and compiling the personal statement. Students also have the opportunity to take part in the college’s university tour at the end of the lower sixth year.
The EPQ is graded A* - E, with an A* grade equating to 28 UCAS points.
2022 Albema rl e P ro s p e c tus
– Writing a dissertation, investigation or report – Creating an artefact or design – Organising an event – Staging a performance of some kind. Students are assessed by their EPQ teachers across a range of skills which are the same regardless of the type of project undertaken.
“My EPQ led to a lower offer from AAB to ABB from Southampton and Sheffield universities.” Matthew Collins, Student
We welcome the introduction of EPQ and would encourage students to take one as it helps them to develop independent study and research skills and ease the transition from school/college to higher education. Cambridge University Admissions
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Students work with their EPQ teacher to produce an outcome that can take a variety of formats including:
