Study Skills

Course summary

The EPQ is a stand-alone qualification that students can undertake alongside A Levels. Worth half an A Level, it is an opportunity for you to produce an extended piece of work on a topic of your own choice, with guidance from expert teaching staff. The EPQ extends students’ planning, research and critical thinking skills, as well as their analytical, evaluative and presentation skills: all of which are highly valued by universities. The EPQ therefore gives students excellent preparation for university-level study and will enhance your UCAS application. To demonstrate the qualities and knowledge that universities look for, students can refer to the EPQ in the UCAS personal statement and at interview.