In the Lower Sixth, pupils are allowed to broaden and enhance their range of academic skills with a research project called the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ). This is a standalone qualification which has significant UCAS value and is very highly respected by many leading universities. Although not a mandatory part of the Sixth Form programme, in this course of study pupils enjoy the freedom to carry out an extended piece of research into any topic chosen by them and this can take the form of a written thesis or even some form of practical outcome. “The EPQ is the ideal way to prove a commitment to a university subject.” The Sixth Form at Badminton School / 3 Since its launch two years ago at Badminton, several girls have opted to include this qualifi cati on as a key part of their Sixth Form studies and the range of topics has been diverse. Reports have been written on areas ranging from Ebola, Diabetes and the fall of France in 1940, to Buddhism, airline safety and clinical trials. Whilst some pupils opt to do the EPQ as a way of enhancing a university application, for others the motivation is the pleasure of learning. EPQ may be the only occasion in a pupil’s School life when they can produce an extended piece of work on a topic chosen by them, researched and honed by them and at the end presented to a gathered audience. For others, it presents an opportunity to explore an area of study linked to a degree course which cannot be covered in any Level course such as medicine, accountancy or aspects of law. The EPQ is the ideal way to prove a commitment to a university subject.
About Education Provider
| Region | South West |
| Local Authority | Bristol, City of |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Girls |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £36,390 £ £46,770 |
| Sixth Form Fee | Day £19,410 |
| Address | Westbury Road, Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol, BS9 3BA |
In the Lower Sixth, pupils are allowed to broaden and enhance their range of academic skills with a research project called the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ). This is a standalone qualification which has significant UCAS value and is very highly respected by many leading universities. Although not a mandatory part of the Sixth Form programme, in this course of study pupils enjoy the freedom to carry out an extended piece of research into any topic chosen by them and this can take the form of a written thesis or even some form of practical outcome. “The EPQ is the ideal way to prove a commitment to a university subject.” The Sixth Form at Badminton School / 3 Since its launch two years ago at Badminton, several girls have opted to include this qualifi cati on as a key part of their Sixth Form studies and the range of topics has been diverse. Reports have been written on areas ranging from Ebola, Diabetes and the fall of France in 1940, to Buddhism, airline safety and clinical trials. Whilst some pupils opt to do the EPQ as a way of enhancing a university application, for others the motivation is the pleasure of learning. EPQ may be the only occasion in a pupil’s School life when they can produce an extended piece of work on a topic chosen by them, researched and honed by them and at the end presented to a gathered audience. For others, it presents an opportunity to explore an area of study linked to a degree course which cannot be covered in any Level course such as medicine, accountancy or aspects of law. The EPQ is the ideal way to prove a commitment to a university subject.