You’ll need to produce a 5,000-word essay (or a product and a 1,000 to 3,000-word essay) based on a topic of your choice. However, this isn’t just about writing the essay. It’s about pursuing an investigation from initial idea to completion. You’ll keep a log of your progress, and reflect on the decisions you make and the things you learn along the way. You will have taught skills lessons in the autumn term which will cover a range of topics like how to choose a title, research and referencing, time management etc. You will then start working on your essay and log from January in Lower Sixth and ideally hand the project in at the end of your Lower Sixth Year. At the end of the process, you’ll also present your findings to teachers and fellow pupils and field their questions. Apart from the taught skills element in the autumn term, you won’t have a teacher in the traditional sense. Instead, a member of staff will act as your supervisor and guide. The direction and responsibility of the EPQ are entirely down to you. That’s why, as well as choosing a topic that relates to your proposed university course, it’s a good idea to pick something you feel passionate about.
The Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) is highly valued by universities, with some offering lower conditions if you complete one. It’s equivalent to half an A level (with A* being the top grade).
About Education Provider
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Richmond upon Thames |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Girls |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £26,055 |
| Address | Hanworth Road, Hampton, TW12 3HF |
You’ll need to produce a 5,000-word essay (or a product and a 1,000 to 3,000-word essay) based on a topic of your choice. However, this isn’t just about writing the essay. It’s about pursuing an investigation from initial idea to completion. You’ll keep a log of your progress, and reflect on the decisions you make and the things you learn along the way. You will have taught skills lessons in the autumn term which will cover a range of topics like how to choose a title, research and referencing, time management etc. You will then start working on your essay and log from January in Lower Sixth and ideally hand the project in at the end of your Lower Sixth Year. At the end of the process, you’ll also present your findings to teachers and fellow pupils and field their questions. Apart from the taught skills element in the autumn term, you won’t have a teacher in the traditional sense. Instead, a member of staff will act as your supervisor and guide. The direction and responsibility of the EPQ are entirely down to you. That’s why, as well as choosing a topic that relates to your proposed university course, it’s a good idea to pick something you feel passionate about.
The Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) is highly valued by universities, with some offering lower conditions if you complete one. It’s equivalent to half an A level (with A* being the top grade).