Our Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) is popular with students and teachers alike. It provides an opportunity for students to extend their abilities beyond their sixth form course of study, stand out and prepare for university or their future. This qualification will develop creativity and independence at Corsham 6th . An EPQ is a freestanding AS level qualification. EPQ lessons are built into our timetable to be sure that any student who wishes to do an EPQ gets expert guidance from the beginning. Students then seek the support of a teacher mentor (project Supervisor) – one with the appropriate expertise to support them in their chosen field. With an EPQ, students are free to choose something that really fascinates or challenges them. It is for this reason that completing an EPQ often results not only in a convincing university application, but also produces young people equipped with the necessary skills and independence for undergraduate study or employment This is a qualification that starts in the January of Year 12. It is designed as a “stretch and challenge” opportunity, to investigate a topic beyond the normal confines of A Levels and can attract the only A* at AS Level. It demonstrates that you have some of the key skills required for university study. It is very good evidence to put in a UCAS personal statement that you can work independently, research, plan, argue and present. Most applicants claim to have these skills but, by carrying out an extended project, you would have something specific to relate these claims to.