The extended project qualification (EPQ) is a qualification which enables students to demonstrate to universities and employers a range of skills including independence, project management, research and critical analysis, and presentation skills. Students have the opportunity to embark on a largely self-directed project, to study an aspect of one of their courses in greater depth, or to choose a wider topic which is of interest, possibly something which might be useful for a future career. Students will work with a supervisor over the course of Year 12 to guide them at each stage of the project, and will attend taught sessions on aspects of the qualification. The EPQ provides the opportunity for students to learn how to conduct effective online research, deal with data, review literature, how to construct a piece of academic writing including referencing, ethics and professional codes of practice in research, analysis and presentation of data, how to evaluate sources, ICT and presentation skills, and how to become a reflective learner. These skills are invaluable to students as they enter into higher education/career and beyond. The EPQ is recognised by universities and gains UCAS points equivalent to an AS level – A*-E.
Entry requirements for each subject will be detailed accordingly as a guideline (usually a grade 6 in the subject studied).
Students decide to produce either a • 5000-word research based written report, • performance (e.g. dance/drama/music) or a community project. This will require a shorter 1000 report alongside. • an artefact (piece of art/product, business venture, computer software). This will require a shorter 1000 report alongside.
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Buckinghamshire |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Girls |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £27,555 - £33,570 |
| Sixth Form Fee | £12,150 - £19,350 |
| Address | Convent of Jesus and Mary, Thornton, Milton Keynes, MK17 0HJ |
The extended project qualification (EPQ) is a qualification which enables students to demonstrate to universities and employers a range of skills including independence, project management, research and critical analysis, and presentation skills. Students have the opportunity to embark on a largely self-directed project, to study an aspect of one of their courses in greater depth, or to choose a wider topic which is of interest, possibly something which might be useful for a future career. Students will work with a supervisor over the course of Year 12 to guide them at each stage of the project, and will attend taught sessions on aspects of the qualification. The EPQ provides the opportunity for students to learn how to conduct effective online research, deal with data, review literature, how to construct a piece of academic writing including referencing, ethics and professional codes of practice in research, analysis and presentation of data, how to evaluate sources, ICT and presentation skills, and how to become a reflective learner. These skills are invaluable to students as they enter into higher education/career and beyond. The EPQ is recognised by universities and gains UCAS points equivalent to an AS level – A*-E.
Entry requirements for each subject will be detailed accordingly as a guideline (usually a grade 6 in the subject studied).
Students decide to produce either a • 5000-word research based written report, • performance (e.g. dance/drama/music) or a community project. This will require a shorter 1000 report alongside. • an artefact (piece of art/product, business venture, computer software). This will require a shorter 1000 report alongside.