Study Skills

Course summary

Students aged 16-19. Students must begin their study programme before their 18th birthday. The course is optional and taken in addition to the three Level 3 courses (or equivalent) that students take within the Sixth Form. The Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) is a stand-alone project that is worth up to 28 UCAS points. It can be a practical, work-related project, or an extension of your A Level studies. The EPQ provides you with an opportunity to develop skills that higher education is looking for, by encouraging independent study, critical thinking and teamwork. The EPQ will help you ‘stand out from the crowd’ when you are applying for university. The flexibility of the EPQ means that you can choose a topic to suit your personal interest and individual needs. The course also encourages you to apply appropriate technologies, improving transferrable skills such as planning, research, analysis and evaluation.