EPQ stands for “Extended Project Qualification”. It’s a standalone qualification designed to extend and develop your skills in independent research and project management. The EPQ allows you to embark on a largely self-directed and self-motivated project. You must choose a topic, plan, research, and develop your idea, and decide on your finished product. The EPQ encourages creativity and curiosity. A project topic may be directly related to your main study program but should look beyond the specification. A finished product may be: • A research-based written report • A production* (eg charity event, fashion show or sports event, etc) • An artifact* (eg a piece of art, a computer game, or realized design). The EPQ is a one-year course. You will have one hour a week on your timetable dedicated to the EPQ. These sessions will take place with your EPQ Supervisor and will consist of a mixture of taught skills and independent project work. By the end of year 12, you will: • Choose an area of interest and draft your project title and aims. • Plan, research, and carry out your project. • Keep a production log of all stages of the project production, reviewing and evaluating your progress. • Complete the project product. • Prepare and deliver a presentation. • Review the outcome of your project and presentation.