Extended Project Qualification

EPQ (GREENWICH UNIVERSITY)

This course is taken as part of an A Level programme and is equivalent to half an A Level. The EPQ is an ideal fourth course for students who wish to apply for research intensive universities.

Do you enjoy completing coursework? On this course you will select a topic of your choice to investigate. You will gain invaluable research and project management skills, which will prepare you for university study.

 

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Key topics

  • You will produce a single piece of work on a subject of your choice. This could be either related to your A Levels or unrelated to your studies.

  • You will be required to demonstrate your ability to plan, prepare, research and work independently.

  • Your work can take the form of a variety of mediums including a report with findings from an investigation or study; a design; an extended essay presenting an argument; an artefact or a performance.

You will

  • acquire a toolkit of skills, knowledge and understanding

  • develop decision-making and problem-solving skills

  • be guided by a personal project tutor

  • A minimum of 5 GCSEs (average score of 5)

    These must include:

    • English Language at grade 5

    • Maths at grade 4

    Students wishing to study this programme will need to discuss this option with their tutor once they have enrolled.

  • Assessment methods include:

    • Complete an extended project

  • This course can be taken as part of an A Level programme.

    We recommend that students choose three A Levels or a combination of Level 3 Extended Certificates and A Levels. Depending on your GCSE grades and long-term destination, some students may be able to take up to four A Levels.

    If you are planning on progressing to university, the majority of university courses do not require specific subjects. Most universities prefer that you are able to demonstrate skills and competence via the successful completion of related courses. Therefore we recommend that the most important thing when choosing course combinations is that you choose a range of subjects that your enjoy and excel in.

    We do not recommend that your take two courses that are similar to each other in content.

    Some courses and universities require that you take specific A Levels for entry onto their courses. Please visit: UCAS.com and explore individual university entry requirements for more information.

    If you are planning on studying Medicine, Veterinary Science, Dentistry or other competitive science based courses, most universities require you to take Biology, Chemistry and either Maths, Statistics or Physics.

    If you want more information on choosing your A Levels, please speak to your schools career advisor or chat to us at any of our careers or open day events.

  • You will develop a global view on the making of the modern world. Become an analytical thinker and develop a broad set of academic skills that will prepare you for a wide range of careers.

    UNIQUE PARTNERSHIPS

    • Kings College Classics Programme

    • Kings College Historical Memory and Identity Programme

    • Wadham and Pembroke Humanities Programmes with Oxford University

    • Links with Oxford and Cambridge Historians

    • SOAS Holocaust Educational Trust

    • EPQ with Greenwich University

    • Cromwell Society

    • Historical Association

    • Geography Association

    • French Cultural Institute

    • Investec

    • Bank of England

    • Stephen Timms MP

    • Friends of the Earth

    • Parliament Education Services

    INSPIRATIONAL ACADEMICS

    You will learn from experts with academic qualifications including Masters degrees in a range of subjects including philosophy, linguistics, media and communications, enabling your lessons to be taught at a high level throughout your studies.

    Outside of college, members of the Humanities team also perform as musicians, sportspersons and work as political campaigners. They are interested in a wide range of issues including environmental, sustainability and women's issues

  • Whatever support you need, we’re here for you and will make sure you get the most out of your time at college.

    We have expert teams in place to look after every single one of our students.

    Our specialist teams can help with:

    • Learning difficulties

    • Physical and sensory disabilities

    • Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, ADHD, Aspergers or other specific learning difficulties

    • Mental health, counselling and wellbeing

    • Exam access arrangements

    • Money, finance and bursary advice

    • Careers advice, job and university applications

  • The Extended Project will equip you with study and research skills useful for many degree subjects and further study.

  • The Complete University Guide give university rankings each year. If you are planning on progressing to university, find out which universities are ranked most highly.

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