Level 3 Extended Project

What is the Course About?

The EPQ is an A-level standard, standalone qualification designed to extend and develop your abilities beyond and prepare you for university or your future career.

It can be taken as an extension of other Level 3 qualifications or vocational qualifications.

It's worth half an A-level in terms of UCAS points.

It's recognised by universities and employers.

In practical terms, the EPQ is an extended exercise using in-depth research and analysis, based around a topic of your choosing with a large focus on independent learning.

EPQ has been designed so that you can choose an area that either extends or expands on your previous studies, or a topic that you have a personal interest in or passion for.

You will be required to attend lessons for the underpinning skills and knowledge. You will then receive regular support from your tutor/assessor whilst you complete your Project independently.

How useful is the qualification to me?

The EPQ will allow you to learn more about an area that interests you, and:

develop skills

• allow you to get more UCAS points (up to a maximum of 28 points)

• teach you skills that will help in higher education or the workplace

• allow you to research a subject that might not be available through other qualifications

• develop independent research and project management skills.

What will my EPQ Project entail?

• Studying a topic in depth

• Independent Research

• Planning and Preparation

• Completing a dissertation

• Research Skills, Independent Learning, Using Sources, Note-taking

• Self-reflection/Evaluation

• Academic Writing

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