The Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) is an independent research project which is worth the equivalent of half an A Level. Alongside your other A Level qualifications, you will have the opportunity to research an academic question that you construct yourself. From your research, you will then write a mini dissertation to summarise and evaluate your findings. You also have to be able to demonstrate that you have spent 120 hours of work on your EPQ. This will be through an activity log. Your project can be centred around one of your A Level subjects, or you can investigate a topic outside of your academic studies that can extend your knowledge about an area of interest.
Year 12 Students can apply to do an EPQ in the spring term. To be successful in securing a place on the EPQ course you need to be able to demonstrate a positive attitude to learning, excellent attendance, as well achieving consistently high grades in your main A Level subjects.
There is no examination for the EPQ, but you are awarded marks for various academic activities: • Managing the project, including the project proposal and an activity log. • Finding and using resources, including using an academic referencing system. • Developing the final research project. This is the written dissertation. • Evaluation of your EPQ, including an oral presentation to summarise your project.
About Education Provider
| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Suffolk |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £17,286 - £33,906 |
| Sixth Form Fee | £9,219 - £19,305 |
| Address | Halesworth Road, Reydon, Southwold, IP18 6SD |
The Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) is an independent research project which is worth the equivalent of half an A Level. Alongside your other A Level qualifications, you will have the opportunity to research an academic question that you construct yourself. From your research, you will then write a mini dissertation to summarise and evaluate your findings. You also have to be able to demonstrate that you have spent 120 hours of work on your EPQ. This will be through an activity log. Your project can be centred around one of your A Level subjects, or you can investigate a topic outside of your academic studies that can extend your knowledge about an area of interest.
Year 12 Students can apply to do an EPQ in the spring term. To be successful in securing a place on the EPQ course you need to be able to demonstrate a positive attitude to learning, excellent attendance, as well achieving consistently high grades in your main A Level subjects.
There is no examination for the EPQ, but you are awarded marks for various academic activities: • Managing the project, including the project proposal and an activity log. • Finding and using resources, including using an academic referencing system. • Developing the final research project. This is the written dissertation. • Evaluation of your EPQ, including an oral presentation to summarise your project.