The exciting thing about an EPQ is that it provides an opportunity for you to conduct in-depth study into any topic which interests you. You will learn how to manage and develop research into an academic essay, something very useful if you are considering going to university as it mirrors the structure of university coursework and dissertations. However, you can also create something in the artefact route. You then spend a lot of time researching and planning the design and production of an artefact and then write your essay on the process in creating your object. The Programme of Study EPQ is an independent research project which involves writing an essay of 5000 words (that's around 10 typed pages), or creating a product, which might be anything from an art object to an iPhone app. As the project evolves, you must complete a production log to record specific stages of the project and this also contributes to your project result. The third component of the project is an oral presentation of your completed project. EPQ provides very clear evidence that you have interests and abilities which go beyond the A-Level curriculum. It demonstrates clearly that you are capable of undertaking the kind of independent reading, research, and essay writing that is the mainstay of most undergraduate degrees. However, the skills are also applicable to the employment sector as you learn how to plan, develop and complete projects. Students are required to attend weekly, timetabled sessions, to support them though the research process and assessment requirements. In addition, students carry out their project in their own time — approximately 90 hours of study. Each EPQ student is allocated a teacher who will give them one to one support throughout the course and assess their project. How is the EPQ Assessed? Assessment is based on four Assessment Objectives: Manage, Use of Resources, Develop and Realise, and Review. The completed research project is internally marked and externally moderated. Higher Education and Career Opportunities The Extended Project learning experience will support students’ personal aspirations for higher education and career development. Many students have found that studying an EPQ has been an asset when applying to study popular courses at university.
About Education Provider
| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Essex |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Fambridge Road, Maldon, CM9 6AB |
The exciting thing about an EPQ is that it provides an opportunity for you to conduct in-depth study into any topic which interests you. You will learn how to manage and develop research into an academic essay, something very useful if you are considering going to university as it mirrors the structure of university coursework and dissertations. However, you can also create something in the artefact route. You then spend a lot of time researching and planning the design and production of an artefact and then write your essay on the process in creating your object. The Programme of Study EPQ is an independent research project which involves writing an essay of 5000 words (that's around 10 typed pages), or creating a product, which might be anything from an art object to an iPhone app. As the project evolves, you must complete a production log to record specific stages of the project and this also contributes to your project result. The third component of the project is an oral presentation of your completed project. EPQ provides very clear evidence that you have interests and abilities which go beyond the A-Level curriculum. It demonstrates clearly that you are capable of undertaking the kind of independent reading, research, and essay writing that is the mainstay of most undergraduate degrees. However, the skills are also applicable to the employment sector as you learn how to plan, develop and complete projects. Students are required to attend weekly, timetabled sessions, to support them though the research process and assessment requirements. In addition, students carry out their project in their own time — approximately 90 hours of study. Each EPQ student is allocated a teacher who will give them one to one support throughout the course and assess their project. How is the EPQ Assessed? Assessment is based on four Assessment Objectives: Manage, Use of Resources, Develop and Realise, and Review. The completed research project is internally marked and externally moderated. Higher Education and Career Opportunities The Extended Project learning experience will support students’ personal aspirations for higher education and career development. Many students have found that studying an EPQ has been an asset when applying to study popular courses at university.