Extended Project Qualification

Students will choose their own field and focus, so the project can be about whatever you decide you want to focus on. This may be a subject related to what you want to study at higher education, or it may revolve around another taught subject, hobby or interest.

Students display their work in the form of an essay (minimum word count is 5000 words), an artefact, or a performance. Students will also be able to present their work to fellow students once the project is completed.

You can discuss your EPQ either in your personal statement when applying for UCAS, or at a university interview. It displays your levels of dedication, motivation in doing an independent project, and your interest in a particular subject. The project also provides a realistic idea for students of what university work will be like.

The qualification is highly regarded by universities, with the local Russell Group university, the University of Southampton, lowering their entry requirements for certain subjects if students are predicted an A* or A in their EPQ.

It is the students’ choice as to whether they want to commit to an EPQ. However, once started we recommend you finish it.

Bridget Jones, the High Performance Academy Coordinator, also co-ordinates the EPQs submitted by students, so please contact her for more information.