Extended Project Qualification

The EPQ offers students a unique opportunity to delve into a topic of personal interest, fostering independent research and critical thinking skills. This Level 3 qualification is equivalent to half an A Level and is designed to complement students' academic studies by encouraging them to explore a subject beyond the standard curriculum. Whether crafting a 5,000-word dissertation or developing a creative artefact accompanied by a 1,500-word report, students are guided through each stage of the project, from initial planning to final presentation. 

The EPQ applications open in October of L6, and students submit in September at the begin of the U6 Autumn term. We offer lessons, trips, a supervisor, bank of resources, library support, and opportunities to meet other EPQ students. The EPQ cultivates essential skills such as time management, problem-solving, and effective communication, and enhances university applications. The EPQ is an effective way to prepare students for university.

"Completing an Extended Project which is equivalent to half an A level helped me develop my project management and time management skills. Managing time and keeping a detailed activity log is part of the assessment criteria for EPQ and so I needed to use a range of strategies such as prioritising and setting small goals in order to receive high marks."