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Courses
EPQ
EXTENDED PROJECT QUALIFICATION (AN EXTRA STRAND COURSE)
Equivalent to half an A Level Edexcel
WHY CHOOSE EPQ?
SPECIFIC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
The EPQ is an excellent way to develop
many of the skills required to be a successful
university student. If you want to have an
open choice about an area of research and
study then the EPQ is definitely for you. You
could choose to study an area that you are
particularly interested in as part of your A
Levels or which is linked to any university
course that you are intrigued by. Many
universities will lower the offer grades for
students who have successfully completed the
EPQ and it will certainly give you lots to discuss
at any interview.
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HOW IS THE COURSE TAUGHT AND ASSESSED?
Students will be instructed in how to conduct
and present academic research. They will
be assigned an assessor who will oversee
their progress in producing a final project
and completing a presentation in front of a
small audience. In terms of the final project,
students can choose between a dissertation, an
investigation, a performance or an artefact. The
different requirements for each of these will be
carefully explained in class before they have to
choose.
The course is generally taken, and completed,
during Year 12. However, there may be the
opportunity for some Year 13 students to
complete an EPQ if their university course
requires it.
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Grade 5 in GCSE English Language or GCSE
English Literature.
Completing an EPQ at The Weald
Sixth Form has been an incredibly
rewarding experience. It gives you
the freedom to explore a topic you’re
genuinely interested in, while developing
valuable skills like independent research,
time management and critical thinking.
The support from teachers is consistent
throughout, helping you stay on track
while still allowing you to take ownership
of your project. It’s a great opportunity
to challenge yourself whilst building
confidence and it’s especially useful
preparation for university style work. Freya
