Study Skills

Course summary

The Extended Project Qualification allows A Level students to write a dissertation, conduct an investigation, undertake a performance or produce an artefact on a subject of entirely their choosing. It supports students with the transition to higher education and the world of work and provides opportunities for the development of reflective and independent learning skills through the planning, research and evaluation of a self-selected project. It allows students to research a topic which develops their understanding of their chosen A Levels, or to choose a topic in a different area, extending beyond the curriculum. It is worth half an A Level and earns extra UCAS points; indeed, a growing number of universities are giving lower offers to Sixth Formers who have completed the EPQ.