Study Skills

Course summary

This is a free-standing Level 3 qualification, assessed to A-level standards and worth UCAS points equivalent to half an A-level. Learners must: • Choose an area for individual research which goes beyond some aspect of their current A-level studies, or on a subject of purely personal interest which would satisfy the EPQ's assessment criteria. Draft a title and aims for their project for formal approval. • Plan, research and carry out the project. • Deliver a presentation to a specified audience. • Complete a production log recording all stages of project development and production. Research has shown that students taking the EPQ enhance their chances of achieving a higher grade A-level (A*-B) by 29%.