The Extended Project Qualification is an excellent way to stretch yourself academically as well as preparing you for university. It is a standalone qualification that can help bridge the gap between A Level and degree level study by encouraging you to develop a range of independent research and project management skills. It is a great way to extend and develop beyond the material covered in class and to explore your passion for a subject. It allows you to study at your own pace and immerse yourself in a field that interests you. It can be a very rewarding aspect of Sixth Form life. At the heart of the EPQ process is independence. While you will be assigned a supervisor, the project is very much your own work. Your supervisor is there to guide you through the process rather than unduly influence the outcome of your research. For this reason, your allocated supervisor will not necessarily be a specialist in your chosen area of research. Over the past few years we have seen projects that look at: The reintroduction of wolves into the Scottish Highlands; Props in Marvel films; Parkinson’s Disease; The impact of selective breeding on dogs; Wittgenstein’s philosophy of language; Mental health in film; to name but a few.
Your EPQ can take two forms. You can research and produce a 5,000 word written report. Or you can create an artefact, which comes with a 1,000 word commentary. The artefact can be almost anything; a piece of clothing, a computer program, a song or even a performance. Once the project is complete, pupils are required to give a presentation on their EPQ. The EPQ has very few limits. It is recommended that candidates dedicate 120 hours to the project: 90 hours of independent study plus 30 hours of guided study, which will include a number of taught, skills based classes. The main requirement is that it is not covered by your other qualifications. Whilst you can take inspiration from something that you have covered in class and use this as a springboard for further research, it must not be something that you have studied directly. Alternatively, it can be something that is completely unrelated to your studies. The key to success is that it is something you are passionate about. This is a chance to study something in real depth. However, an EPQ is not something to be taken lightly. It requires commitment, hard work and focus if you are to get a high grade.
About Education Provider
| Region | North West |
| Local Authority | Stockport |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £11,016 - £14,271 |
| Address | Buxton Road, Stockport, SK2 7AF |
The Extended Project Qualification is an excellent way to stretch yourself academically as well as preparing you for university. It is a standalone qualification that can help bridge the gap between A Level and degree level study by encouraging you to develop a range of independent research and project management skills. It is a great way to extend and develop beyond the material covered in class and to explore your passion for a subject. It allows you to study at your own pace and immerse yourself in a field that interests you. It can be a very rewarding aspect of Sixth Form life. At the heart of the EPQ process is independence. While you will be assigned a supervisor, the project is very much your own work. Your supervisor is there to guide you through the process rather than unduly influence the outcome of your research. For this reason, your allocated supervisor will not necessarily be a specialist in your chosen area of research. Over the past few years we have seen projects that look at: The reintroduction of wolves into the Scottish Highlands; Props in Marvel films; Parkinson’s Disease; The impact of selective breeding on dogs; Wittgenstein’s philosophy of language; Mental health in film; to name but a few.
Your EPQ can take two forms. You can research and produce a 5,000 word written report. Or you can create an artefact, which comes with a 1,000 word commentary. The artefact can be almost anything; a piece of clothing, a computer program, a song or even a performance. Once the project is complete, pupils are required to give a presentation on their EPQ. The EPQ has very few limits. It is recommended that candidates dedicate 120 hours to the project: 90 hours of independent study plus 30 hours of guided study, which will include a number of taught, skills based classes. The main requirement is that it is not covered by your other qualifications. Whilst you can take inspiration from something that you have covered in class and use this as a springboard for further research, it must not be something that you have studied directly. Alternatively, it can be something that is completely unrelated to your studies. The key to success is that it is something you are passionate about. This is a chance to study something in real depth. However, an EPQ is not something to be taken lightly. It requires commitment, hard work and focus if you are to get a high grade.