The Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) is taken in addition to your other Sixth Form subjects. It an AQA Level 3 course and is equivalent to an AS Level. Essentially it is a 5000 word project, chosen on a topic of your choice that you are not currently studying as part of your A Level specifications. There are a number of taught sessions delivered by a team of supervisors as well as regular review meetings. The EPQ requires you to: - Choose an area of interest - Draft a title and aims of the project for formal approval by the centre - Plan, research and carry out the project - Deliver a presentation to a specified audience of fellow students and your supervisor - Provide evidence of all stages of project through a production log Topics/areas covered: You can complete your EPQ on any topic area that interests you, it might be related to a career you are interested in, a hobby or an extension to a favourite topic within a subject that you want to learn more about. A 5000 word dissertation or the production of an artefact such as a performance piece, a dance a presentation to a group or a scientific report. You then deliver a presentation to a group of individuals about the "journey" you have been on throughout your project. The written report is then submitted to your supervisor for marking. You will receive a grade for your project equivalent to an AS level which you can use to support your UCAS application. Extra: You will be assigned a supervisor who will meet with you at specific intervals during your prject to review your progress and support you with the completion of your EPQ. You will also deliver your presentation to your supervisor who will also mark your finished project.
Name: Extended Project Qualification Qualification title: Extended Project Qualification type: Assessment Awarding Assessment & Qualifications Alliance Created 20160323 16:30:34 Updated 20161125 09:28:24
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Title: Extended Project Qualification: Extended Project Classification: Preparation for Life and Work