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Extended Project Qualification EPQ (OCR)
This is an extra option offered over a twelve-month period in the Sixth
Form – equivalent to half an A Level
EPQ Coordinator:
Ms E Le Barth
Overview
Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) allows students to extend
their abilities beyond the A Level syllabus and prepare for
university or their future career. It is equivalent to half an A Level
(28 points) so can be used to earn extra UCAS points.
EPQ is an excellent enrichment qualification which allows each
student to embark on a largely self-directed and self-motivated
project. Students can choose any topic to plan, research and
develop. The main aim of this subject is to encourage creativity
and curiosity and to stand out from the crowd.
Course Content
EPQ is introduced during
the Spring Term of
Year 12 with the course
commencing after Easter.
This allows the students
to find their feet with
their other A Levels before
embarking on their EPQ.
The course runs until
March of the following year
when they hand in their
completed projects.
A project topic may be
directly related to a student's
main study programme
but should look beyond
the specification. A finished
product may take the form
of a:
research-based written
report
production* (e.g. charity
event, fashion show or
sports event etc.)
an artefact* (e.g. piece of
art, a computer game or
realised design)
*A written report must
accompany these options.
Assessment
During the EPQ process,
students will be assessed on:
Manage – identify, design,
plan, and complete a
project (or task within a
group project), applying
organisational skills and
strategies to meet their
stated objectives
Use resources/research
– obtain and select
information from a range
of sources, analyse data,
apply it relevantly, and
demonstrate understanding
of any appropriate
connections and
complexities of their topic
Develop and realise – use
a range of skills, including
using new technologies,
to solve problems, to take
decisions critically, creatively
and flexibly, and to achieve
their aims
Review – evaluate the
outcome, including their
learning and performance.
This is 100% coursework
and the equivalent to half
an A Level in terms of UCAS
points.
Expectations
EPQ is an opportunity for
students to demonstrate
independence and
individuality. There are
three timetabled sessions
over a fortnight which
are compulsory and the
students are assigned
a supervisor who will
be assessing them and
marking their project.
Future Pathway
EPQ is a highly regarded
qualification which gives
the students an advantage
when applying to university.
It also equips them with
many academic and social
skills for university and in
wider working life.
Key Skills
Students develop a wide
range of academic skills in
preparation for university, for
example academic research,
dissertation writing and also
planning and presenting
their findings.
They also gain many
social skills in terms of
organisation, timekeeping
and planning.
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