EPQ Support

The EPQ is different from the other subjects you have studied at GCSE or in other publicly examined qualifications. This is due to two design features of the qualification.

1. Structural

Your choice of EPQ title (which can take the form of a research question or hypothesis or a creative/technical brief) is designed to extend a variety of skills, broaden your perspectives on a subject, and improve the depth of your understanding. In this respect, you are not being expected to learn content as you would for other A-levels/BTECs.

2. Assessment

This consists of three elements that are assessed by your supervising teacher at various stages throughout the course. These are;

A research artifact - this could be an extended essay/thesis, a research/ experimental report, or an artistic brief with an accompanying practical product i.e an animated film
A research diary or log where you write reflectively on the process of developing your EPQ during the life of the course
A presentation to an audience about the findings of your research and the process involved in achieving the assessment objectives

Because assessment is ongoing, over the duration of the course, you must be self-disciplined and apply yourself consistently to meeting certain staging posts and deadlines during the course.

The EPQ involves 120 hrs of teaching and a similar amount of time is advised for you to devote to independent study to achieve the best results. Remember that the EPQ is half an A-level at A2 standard. It cannot be done well in the final weekend before submission!

You will find key documents and guidance on deadlines, as well as support material and updates from your supervision and others such as the schools librarians on the EPQ Google Classroom. Please refer to the Google Classroom on a regular basis to avoiding missing anything!

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