This subject is offered in addition to the mainstream subjects and is taken during Year 12. The course aims to provide students with the opportunity to research their own area of academic interest and to write this up as a 5,000-6,000 word dissertation or investigation paper. This course is specifically helpful to students considering Oxbridge and Russell Group universities, medicine, law or social sciences degrees. Students independently research a project topic of interest or relevance to them academically and reflect on the process of writing a dissertation.
- For students who achieve a minimum of 8 full course GCSEs to include at least 4 at grade 8 and 4 at grade 7, with a minimum grade 5 in English language and mathematics, it is possible to opt for a fourth A-level subject or to complete the EPQ.
The completed project is marked internally in school and moderated by the exam board, Edexcel. Part of this assessment will include a presentation of the project to peers, staff and governors. The EPQ carries 50% of the UCAS points of an A level.
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Buckinghamshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Boys |
| Address | Marlow Hill, High Wycombe, HP11 1SZ |
This subject is offered in addition to the mainstream subjects and is taken during Year 12. The course aims to provide students with the opportunity to research their own area of academic interest and to write this up as a 5,000-6,000 word dissertation or investigation paper. This course is specifically helpful to students considering Oxbridge and Russell Group universities, medicine, law or social sciences degrees. Students independently research a project topic of interest or relevance to them academically and reflect on the process of writing a dissertation.
- For students who achieve a minimum of 8 full course GCSEs to include at least 4 at grade 8 and 4 at grade 7, with a minimum grade 5 in English language and mathematics, it is possible to opt for a fourth A-level subject or to complete the EPQ.
The completed project is marked internally in school and moderated by the exam board, Edexcel. Part of this assessment will include a presentation of the project to peers, staff and governors. The EPQ carries 50% of the UCAS points of an A level.