Extended Project Qualification What is an EPQ EPQ

Extended Project Qualification

What is an EPQ? ● EPQ is an independent research project ● You will produce ○ ○ ○ a 5000 word report a production log a project presentation ● An EPQ is worth half an A-level (28 UCAS points) ● 30 hours of lessons with your EPQ tutor (1 lesson per week) ● 90 hours of independent work (2 hours per week)

What are the benefits of an EPQ? ● The Extended Project Qualification allows you to demonstrate many skills, which can pay off when applying to university. These include: ○ ○ initiative to go that extra mile; a deeper interest in your subject (if it's related to what you're applying to study); The ability to manage your time to complete the EPQ on top of your other commitments; Core analytical, written, presentation and research skills. ● An EPQ can make for an excellent talking point in an interview too. ● Some universities may consider EPQ as part of their offer. In this case they may ask for AAB rather AAA for example.

What Universities say about EPQ. . . University of Southampton: 'Students could use their project at interview stage and/or in their Ucas personal statement. Certain courses at the university will count 'A' grades achieved in the extended project towards their entry criteria. ' University of Manchester: 'The skills that students develop through the Extended Project are excellent preparation for university-level study. ' University of Liverpool: 'We encourage candidates to draw upon their experience of undertaking the project when writing their personal statement. '

“Taking EPQ was associated with an improvement in mean UCAS tariff of around 5 to 6 points. This is equivalent to an improvement of one grade in one A level. ” An analysis of the effect of taking the EPQ on performance in other level 3 qualifications, Tim Gill (2016)

The Process September 2019 - October 2019 I am allocated an EPQ supervisor who guide my throughout the process I discuss and explore a range of ideas with my supervisor January 2020 - Easter 2020 My research is complete and I complete my Midproject review I complete a draft of my dissertation and complete my Project Product Review October 2020 (Year 13) Following verbal feedback on my draft, I complete my dissertation I complete my Record of Initial Ideas I submit my formal proposal to my supervisor November 2019 - December 2019 I discuss my plan with my supervisor and complete my Planning Review I create my Project Plan October 2020 - December 2020 (Year 13) I plan, prepare and deliver my EPQ presentation I evaluate both the completed project and my own learning I submit my EPQ September 2020 (Year 13) I begin my research, following and monitoring my Project Plan October Half-Term 2019

What makes a good EPQ? ● It must be a topic that interests you ● It could be: ○ ○ ○ A topic that is related to a subject you wish to study at A-Level A topic that is related to a subject you wish to study at University A topic that is related to the career path you wish to pursue A topic that is related to a subject you can no longer pursue but would like to continue to learn about A topic that is related to a hobby you pursue ● Your topic must be an area in which there is adequate academic literature or research for you to study and use as evidence in your dissertation.

Examples of successful titles. . . ● Has the ‘chick flick’ genre evolved narratively and ideologically? ● As a reflection of her social attitudes and political involvement in Egypt, to what extent can didacticism be seen in the works of Narwai El Saadawi? ● Was the Queen Elizabeth II class aircraft carrier the right choice for the UK? ● Could flooding of the river Parrett in Somerset during the 2013 winter floods have been prevented? ● Have agents been good for the game of football? ● Is it better to treat dementia patients in a care home or their own home? ● Is the UK becoming more politically radical? ● Are KS 2 SATS damaging children’s education?

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