The EPQ is very different from other A Level subjects, as you manage an independent project in a subject area of your choice. Assessment is 100% coursework-based and focuses on the skills of planning, research, developing and realising your ideas, and personal reflection – skills that universities and employers are looking for. A a growing number of universities include EPQ as part of a UCAS points offer and discussion of the EPQ has frequently been the main topic of university interviews. Students have been able to apply skills learnt on this course in their other subjects (e.g. research skills, referencing, essay writing skills, etc.), which has contributed to them raising their overall achievement at A Level. Working on a one-to-one basis with your project supervisor, you will develop your planning, time management, and research skills to produce either a 5000-word report on your chosen topic, or an artefact which can take any form you choose. This level of choice and flexibility means you can select an area that will really engage and motivate you.
Minimum entry requirement is grade 6 in three GCSE subjects. All students must have achieved a minimum grade 4 in both GCSE English Language and GCSE Mathematics.
About Education Provider
| Region | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Local Authority | Kirklees |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Greenhead Road, Huddersfield, HD1 4ES |
The EPQ is very different from other A Level subjects, as you manage an independent project in a subject area of your choice. Assessment is 100% coursework-based and focuses on the skills of planning, research, developing and realising your ideas, and personal reflection – skills that universities and employers are looking for. A a growing number of universities include EPQ as part of a UCAS points offer and discussion of the EPQ has frequently been the main topic of university interviews. Students have been able to apply skills learnt on this course in their other subjects (e.g. research skills, referencing, essay writing skills, etc.), which has contributed to them raising their overall achievement at A Level. Working on a one-to-one basis with your project supervisor, you will develop your planning, time management, and research skills to produce either a 5000-word report on your chosen topic, or an artefact which can take any form you choose. This level of choice and flexibility means you can select an area that will really engage and motivate you.
Minimum entry requirement is grade 6 in three GCSE subjects. All students must have achieved a minimum grade 4 in both GCSE English Language and GCSE Mathematics.