Study Skills
St Helen and St Katharine - Oxfordshire
01235520173
Faringdon Road, Abingdon, OX14 1BE
Course summary

The Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) is an independent project which enables you to research an area of interest in depth, under the guidance of a supervisor. It offers an excellent opportunity to prepare yourself to study at university level. The EPQ enables you to develop independent project management and research-based skills, including time-planning, decision-making, problem-solving, source evaluation, reading and noting, critical thinking, analytical, synthesis, evaluation, academic writing and presentation skills. The exploration of this topic allows you to gain a detailed knowledge of your chosen academic area and related practical skills (if appropriate).

Entry requirements

All offers require at least five 9-7 grades at (I)GCSE and a 9-7 in irrelevant subjects you plan to study at A-Level.

How you'll be assessed

You will produce a portfolio that contains supporting evidence of your project management, research and development of the project, and its on-going evaluation. All portfolios include an extended piece of writing, in the form of a dissertation (5000 words) or research-based report (1000 words) for practical projects. You are required to produce a short evaluative presentation. As part of your independent learning, you must record evidence of your progress in a log or diary. Portfolios are marked and moderated internally, before being externally moderated by the exam board. An EPQ is equivalent to half an A level, with an A* earning 28 UCAS points; an A is equal to 24 UCAS points; and a B earning 20 UCAS points.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionSouth East
Local AuthorityOxfordshire
Ofsted Rating
Gender TypeGirls
ISI ReportView Report
Boarding FeeUnknown
Sixth Form Fee£20,685
AddressFaringdon Road, Abingdon, OX14 1BE