Extended Project Qualification (EPQ)

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This is an exciting qualification whereby students choose an area of interest in order to carry out their own research and develop the skills required for university level study. We work very closely with Southampton University to deliver this qualification. Both college staff and Southampton University staff will be involved in our launch day in the Summer term of the first year and as part of our launch event we will have the opportunity to visit and use Southampton University's library. Taught sessions will develop the skills needed to successfully complete this project, including time management, report writing, research skills, thinking skills, presentation skills and critical self-reflection.The EPQ is a process based qualification as students choose the topic plan, execute and report the work. The students will be required to work with a high degree of independence because the EPQ offers students the opportunities to:~ Choose their own topic area~ Design their project plan against which they will critically reflect their progress~ Develop and improve their own learning and performance as critical, reflective and independent learners~ Develop and apply decision-making and problem-solving skills~ Extend their research skills~ Develop and apply skills creatively, showing initiative and enterprise~ Develop transferable skillsExtended Project Qualification (AS Level Graded at A* - E)70 UCAS points for an A*University admissions tutors look positively upon the qualification, and may use it to differentiate between candidates.Taught element (approximately 30 hours)* Research skills* Project management skills* ICT skills* Critical thinking skills* Skills of self-reflectionIndependent study element (90 hours)* Research* Arranging meetings with supervisor* Managing and reporting on the project process* Producing the final product (usually an essay) and presentation

Course information

Name: Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) Qualification title: Extended Project Qualification type: Assessment Required Assessment EvidenceProject ProductIncluding a written report and any other evidence, as appropriate, depending on the topic or subject area chosenProduction Log & Assessment Record (15 pages)Including the Project Proposal Forms, details of Taught Skills, Presentation Record and Candidate Record Form. Awarding Assessment & Qualifications Alliance Created 20160811 11:55:15 Updated 20160811 11:55:15

Entry requirements

None

Provider

Brockenhurst College
Further Education
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01590 625555
http://www.brock.ac.uk

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