Level 3 qualification worth slightly more than an

� � Level 3 qualification worth slightly more than ½ an A 'Level at A 2 standard 28 UCAS points for an A* grade A - 24 B – 20 C - 16 D – 12 E - 8 � EPQ is based on university style learning � No written exam � Involves a written Project and a Presentation to your group � The learning process is more important than the outcome

Different types of Projects � Dissertation 6000 words � Investigation 5000 words � Performance 3000 words � Artefact 3000 words We actively encourage students to choose wither a dissertation or investigation

Benefits - Inspirational You should be inspired by the freedom of choice in selecting your Project topic, which can relate to an area of study or an area of wider personal interest. Its real value is in the personal statement, to demonstrate a students’ capacity for independent learning and their enthusiasm for a particular subject

Benefits – develops INDEPENDENT LEARNING skills � � Time management and personal organisation Research skills– Secondary & Primary research � Clear, concise written & oral communication � Use of ICT to communicate effectively � Can lead to a lower offer from University at grades above B

Benefits – develops INDEPENDENT LEARNING skills � � Time management and personal organisation Research skills– Secondary & Primary research � Clear, concise written & oral communication � Use of ICT to communicate effectively � Can lead to a lower offer from University at grades above B

Commitment � 2 lessons per week from September until May in Year 12 � Students will be mentored but expected to work independently � Must be able to meet deadlines to ensure a project is produced of good quality � Need to be confident in using ICT, referencing tools etc � Limited spaces available

Think you might be interested? Here a few of the titles from recent years: � � Did Hitler really commit suicide or did he escape? What is the most likely reason for Madeline Mc. Cann's disappearance? What is the likelihood of Brexit having an effect on the supply of food and medicines to the UK after Oct 31 st 2019 Does competitive swimming effect the mental heath of school aged swimmers.

Getting started If you are thinking of undertaking the EPQ try the activities below to help you decide on a topic. 1, Read the specification (or the most important bits!) I recommend looking at the Assessment objectives, marks and what the different sections involve. See link below: https: //qualifications. pearson. com/content/dam/pdf/Project-Qualification/Level 3/2010/Specification/Project-Specification-Level-3. pdf 2. Read this blog on how to get started https: //www. ucas. com/connect/blogs/how-choose-epq-topic-and-title-epqadvice-2 3. Complete a mind map on possible topics 4. Look at the two exemplar projects provided.

Interested in studying this in September? If you would like to gain a space on the EPQ course, please do the following: � � � E mail Mrs Ainscow on lainscow 391@stj. kent. sch. uk with details of the type of project you would like to do, e. g. dissertation In the e mail, give some idea of the topic you would like to explore nd 3 possible titles Include a piece of research that you have found about your topic that will help