Rather than traditional lessons, the EPQ is taught via weekly tutorial meetings in small groups. All students are assigned a mentor who monitors the progress of the student through the research, writing and presentation of their final project. Tutorials are very discursive in nature and allow students to share ideas, reflect upon their background reading, set targets and discuss key ideas. Students are also provided with whole group sessions that cover key research skills, how to avoid issues such as plagiarism and how to give effective presentations. In addition to the final project, students give a short presentation discussing their research and reflecting the on the skills that they have developed. This is an opportunity for them to highlight and analyse their successes and discuss potential areas for development in the future. The EPQ is an excellent qualification to combine with a full A-level programme or combined A-level and BTEC programme.
Minimum of five GCSEs (or equivalent) with grades 4-9 (A*-C). This must include at least four full course GCSEs.
The Extended Project is graded A* to E and requires 120 guided learning hours. In terms of UCAS points status, Level 3 Project qualifications are worth half an A level. Throughout their in-depth study, learners will develop and apply skills creatively, resulting in one of four project outcomes: a dissertation, a performance, an artefact or an investigation. ● Dissertation: This type of project is a university-style dissertation on any topic which can be researched and argued about - for example, a controversial biological, historical, ethical, philosophical, psychological, economic or environmental issue. The dissertation uses secondary research sources to provide a reasoned defence of a point of view, with consideration of counter-arguments. ● Performance: This type of project involves the development of performance skills and techniques in a creative process leading up to a performance before a designated audience - for example, a performance of music, drama or sport. It can take the form of a response to a brief or performance commission. ● Artefact: This type of project involves a process of research, design and the application of creative skills in developing and realising a piece of work in response to a client brief. Types of artefact projects include creating a painting or sculpture, designing a piece of furniture or a garment, creating a website, solving an engineering or construction problem or producing a piece of graphic design. ● Investigation: This type of project is a scientific investigative project involving the collection of data from primary research, which may happen within the context of a geographical or biological field study - for example, a study of erosion, a study of pollution or a statistical survey of attitudes concerning a social issue. The Investigation/ Field Study uses primary sources of data, such as questionnaires, observation or scientific experimentation, with a process of hypothesis creation and testing.
About Education Provider
| Region | North West |
| Local Authority | Cheshire East |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Holly Road, Wilmslow, SK9 1LZ |
Rather than traditional lessons, the EPQ is taught via weekly tutorial meetings in small groups. All students are assigned a mentor who monitors the progress of the student through the research, writing and presentation of their final project. Tutorials are very discursive in nature and allow students to share ideas, reflect upon their background reading, set targets and discuss key ideas. Students are also provided with whole group sessions that cover key research skills, how to avoid issues such as plagiarism and how to give effective presentations. In addition to the final project, students give a short presentation discussing their research and reflecting the on the skills that they have developed. This is an opportunity for them to highlight and analyse their successes and discuss potential areas for development in the future. The EPQ is an excellent qualification to combine with a full A-level programme or combined A-level and BTEC programme.
Minimum of five GCSEs (or equivalent) with grades 4-9 (A*-C). This must include at least four full course GCSEs.
The Extended Project is graded A* to E and requires 120 guided learning hours. In terms of UCAS points status, Level 3 Project qualifications are worth half an A level. Throughout their in-depth study, learners will develop and apply skills creatively, resulting in one of four project outcomes: a dissertation, a performance, an artefact or an investigation. ● Dissertation: This type of project is a university-style dissertation on any topic which can be researched and argued about - for example, a controversial biological, historical, ethical, philosophical, psychological, economic or environmental issue. The dissertation uses secondary research sources to provide a reasoned defence of a point of view, with consideration of counter-arguments. ● Performance: This type of project involves the development of performance skills and techniques in a creative process leading up to a performance before a designated audience - for example, a performance of music, drama or sport. It can take the form of a response to a brief or performance commission. ● Artefact: This type of project involves a process of research, design and the application of creative skills in developing and realising a piece of work in response to a client brief. Types of artefact projects include creating a painting or sculpture, designing a piece of furniture or a garment, creating a website, solving an engineering or construction problem or producing a piece of graphic design. ● Investigation: This type of project is a scientific investigative project involving the collection of data from primary research, which may happen within the context of a geographical or biological field study - for example, a study of erosion, a study of pollution or a statistical survey of attitudes concerning a social issue. The Investigation/ Field Study uses primary sources of data, such as questionnaires, observation or scientific experimentation, with a process of hypothesis creation and testing.