The Extended Project Qualification provides an excellent opportunity for students to develop the rigorous independent learning skills that are so vital for university and beyond, while at the same time encouraging the intellectual freedom to select and research a topic about which they have an existing or developing passion. It affords the chance to work outside the constraints of subject specifications and to individually plan and execute their work within set timeframes. The course attracts UCAS points and is worth half an A Level.
All offers are then subject to candidates achieving a minimum of seven GCSE Grades 9 - 4 (or equivalent), together with appropriate facilitating grades in subjects related to their choice of A level subjects (see 6th Form prospectus for more information). The main requirement is an interest in a particular topic that you would like to pursue further and the commitment to work on your project regularly and independently. Monktonians have undertaken projects in a plethora of areas including Medical Ethics, Midwifery, Science, Law, Psychology, Geography, Politics, Current Affairs, Forensics, History, Theology, Philosophy, English Literature, Art, Architecture, Interior Design, Music, Sport and many more.
The course is entirely coursework based (there is no exam). It is assessed using four criteria: project management (AO1), effective use and selection of resources (AO2), project development/ realisation (AO3) and conclusions and reflection (AO4). EPQ is timetabled along with other subjects and you will have three lessons per week with your supervisor. During this time, you will receive lessons on the skills needed to complete the project well, as well as one to one meetings with your supervisor in order to help you progress. Whilst part of the project process is devising your own personal deadlines, key deadlines will be set by the school in order to help you to stay on track. The completed project will be submitted in June. Your completed project will consist of your ‘Production Log’ (a detailed explanation and reflection of each stage of the project process), your final product (extended essay or artefact and accompanying report) and a presentation. Work is internally assessed and moderated by EPQ Supervisors and then externally moderated by the examination board
About Education Provider
| Region | South West |
| Local Authority | Bath and North East Somerset |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £37,770 - £42,735 |
| Sixth Form Fee | Day £25,500 - £26,790 |
| Address | Church Lane, Monkton Combe, Bath, BA2 7HG |
The Extended Project Qualification provides an excellent opportunity for students to develop the rigorous independent learning skills that are so vital for university and beyond, while at the same time encouraging the intellectual freedom to select and research a topic about which they have an existing or developing passion. It affords the chance to work outside the constraints of subject specifications and to individually plan and execute their work within set timeframes. The course attracts UCAS points and is worth half an A Level.
All offers are then subject to candidates achieving a minimum of seven GCSE Grades 9 - 4 (or equivalent), together with appropriate facilitating grades in subjects related to their choice of A level subjects (see 6th Form prospectus for more information). The main requirement is an interest in a particular topic that you would like to pursue further and the commitment to work on your project regularly and independently. Monktonians have undertaken projects in a plethora of areas including Medical Ethics, Midwifery, Science, Law, Psychology, Geography, Politics, Current Affairs, Forensics, History, Theology, Philosophy, English Literature, Art, Architecture, Interior Design, Music, Sport and many more.
The course is entirely coursework based (there is no exam). It is assessed using four criteria: project management (AO1), effective use and selection of resources (AO2), project development/ realisation (AO3) and conclusions and reflection (AO4). EPQ is timetabled along with other subjects and you will have three lessons per week with your supervisor. During this time, you will receive lessons on the skills needed to complete the project well, as well as one to one meetings with your supervisor in order to help you progress. Whilst part of the project process is devising your own personal deadlines, key deadlines will be set by the school in order to help you to stay on track. The completed project will be submitted in June. Your completed project will consist of your ‘Production Log’ (a detailed explanation and reflection of each stage of the project process), your final product (extended essay or artefact and accompanying report) and a presentation. Work is internally assessed and moderated by EPQ Supervisors and then externally moderated by the examination board