St Columba’s College | Sixth Form
Extended Project Qualification
Why choose the EPQ? If there’s an area of study you really love – whether it’s engineering, languages, sport or art-based – an Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) gives you the chance to develop your skills and knowledge AND impress universities at the same time. The benefits of doing an EPQ include: • E nhancing your UCAS application and potentially helping you meet the conditions of a university place offer, as it’s worth extra points. • T he opportunity to produce a piece of work that’s truly individual and says something about you as a person, whether it’s a written research report, event or creative artefact (like a computer game or artwork). • D emonstrating to universities that you’re enthusiastic about the subject you’re applying to study. • P roving to future employers that you’re a self-motivated character with useful skills in your chosen field. • P roducing a portfolio which you can be proud of and help you start to think about your future.
What will you learn? Students are required, with appropriate supervision, to: • c hoose an area of interest • d raft a title and aims of the project for formal approval by the centre • p lan, research and carry out the project • d eliver a presentation to a non-specialist audience • p rovide evidence of all stages of project development and production for assessment. • A longside this, students are taught the skills necessary to carry out the project such as referencing, using a library, time management, research skills, report methodology and effective presentation.
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The EPQ made me much more confident when I started my degree as I knew how to approach my studies and how to present work. I was able to talk about my project on my UCAS application form to make me stand out. Robert EPQ student
Entry Requirement Each student is considered on their individual strengths and needs. GCE AS EPQ (Level 3) Examination Board AQA
