The EPQ is an opportunity for a student to select a particular field of interest and then conduct independent research culminating in a 5,000-word essay. The topic can be on anything: Plato to Pluto / Shakespeare to Shackleton / Ragtime to Radio. The key element is that the EPQ demonstrates skills of independent study and research. The EPQ is worth 28 UCAS points for an A*. The course starts in Lower Sixth, with the Presentation Evening being held in October during Upper Sixth. The modules relate to the process of completing an EPQ, as it is the process that is marked, as well as the content. The EPQ aims to develop independent enquiry, creative thinking, reflective learning, teamwork, self-management and effective participation. A student is assigned a mentor, who will guide them through the process, but the emphasis is very much on individual research (70 hours). The aim would be to use the Summer holiday to write up the dissertation. RECENT EPQ TOPICS HAVE BEEN: • The impact of social media on the youth of today. • Is the price worth the picture: Exploring the ethics of war journalism? • Is space an economic trash bin? The skills that you develop through the EPQ are excellent preparation for University study. Students can refer to their EPQ in their UCAS personal statements and at interview, to demonstrate some of the qualities that Universities are looking for.
To join the Sixth Form we usually require five GCSE passes at Level 4 or above, including Mathematics and English Language. The Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) is offered to Sixth Form students who achieve a minimum of 5 grade 7’s at GCSE.
About Education Provider
| Region | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Local Authority | Wakefield |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | Unknown |
| Address | Silcoates Lane, Wrenthorpe, West Yorkshire, WF2 0PD |
The EPQ is an opportunity for a student to select a particular field of interest and then conduct independent research culminating in a 5,000-word essay. The topic can be on anything: Plato to Pluto / Shakespeare to Shackleton / Ragtime to Radio. The key element is that the EPQ demonstrates skills of independent study and research. The EPQ is worth 28 UCAS points for an A*. The course starts in Lower Sixth, with the Presentation Evening being held in October during Upper Sixth. The modules relate to the process of completing an EPQ, as it is the process that is marked, as well as the content. The EPQ aims to develop independent enquiry, creative thinking, reflective learning, teamwork, self-management and effective participation. A student is assigned a mentor, who will guide them through the process, but the emphasis is very much on individual research (70 hours). The aim would be to use the Summer holiday to write up the dissertation. RECENT EPQ TOPICS HAVE BEEN: • The impact of social media on the youth of today. • Is the price worth the picture: Exploring the ethics of war journalism? • Is space an economic trash bin? The skills that you develop through the EPQ are excellent preparation for University study. Students can refer to their EPQ in their UCAS personal statements and at interview, to demonstrate some of the qualities that Universities are looking for.
To join the Sixth Form we usually require five GCSE passes at Level 4 or above, including Mathematics and English Language. The Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) is offered to Sixth Form students who achieve a minimum of 5 grade 7’s at GCSE.