The Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) is a skills based, independent research project with a long history at Farnborough. The project is unique in that you decide what it is about and the focus is on developing valuable skills rather than learning and examining content. Students enroll on the course towards the end of the summer term once their exams are over, work independently throughout summer and submit their work in December. By choosing to complete an Extended Project, you are embarking on a challenging and rewarding journey which will enable you to become the College expert in your chosen field and equip you with a range of skills valued both in further education and in the workplace. Do you have a particular interest in some field of study which goes beyond the confines of your A levels? Do you want to develop time management, research and independent study skills to give you the edge when you leave college? Then the EPQ may well be for you.
• There are no entry requirements but the course is usually taken as a supplement to your core three A levels, so you should demonstrate that you are able to cope with the additional workload without adversely affecting your current studies. • You must also be willing to work independently, have good time management skills and have the drive and motivation to complete the project with minimal support.
The project is assessed entirely through coursework, in the form of a submitted ‘product’ and evidence of research and planning. Candidates are assessed not only by the quality of their product but more significantly by their planning, time management, research and presentation skills. A completed project consists of either a 5,000 word dissertation or an ‘artefact’ (which can be pretty much anything) and a 1,000 word report. Either product must also be accompanied by a record of your planning, research and decision making as well as a record of your presentation.
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Hampshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Prospect Avenue, Farnborough, GU14 8JX |
The Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) is a skills based, independent research project with a long history at Farnborough. The project is unique in that you decide what it is about and the focus is on developing valuable skills rather than learning and examining content. Students enroll on the course towards the end of the summer term once their exams are over, work independently throughout summer and submit their work in December. By choosing to complete an Extended Project, you are embarking on a challenging and rewarding journey which will enable you to become the College expert in your chosen field and equip you with a range of skills valued both in further education and in the workplace. Do you have a particular interest in some field of study which goes beyond the confines of your A levels? Do you want to develop time management, research and independent study skills to give you the edge when you leave college? Then the EPQ may well be for you.
• There are no entry requirements but the course is usually taken as a supplement to your core three A levels, so you should demonstrate that you are able to cope with the additional workload without adversely affecting your current studies. • You must also be willing to work independently, have good time management skills and have the drive and motivation to complete the project with minimal support.
The project is assessed entirely through coursework, in the form of a submitted ‘product’ and evidence of research and planning. Candidates are assessed not only by the quality of their product but more significantly by their planning, time management, research and presentation skills. A completed project consists of either a 5,000 word dissertation or an ‘artefact’ (which can be pretty much anything) and a 1,000 word report. Either product must also be accompanied by a record of your planning, research and decision making as well as a record of your presentation.