Extended Project

extended project

SKILLS FOR ACADEMIC SUCCESS

Research shows that students who complete an Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) are often better prepared for university, with many institutions making alternative offers to applicants who have undertaken one.

At College, all A Level students begin with the Skills for Academic Learning course in the Autumn Term of SFC1. This programme develops key skills including study techniques, research, critical evaluation, academic integrity, referencing, effective use of AI and academic speaking.

At the end of the course, students have the opportunity to complete an EPQ - an externally assessed qualification equivalent to half an A Level. Typically, around one third of our students choose to pursue this option.

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Under the guidance of a supervisor, students identify, design and deliver an individual project in the shape of either a formal, structured piece of writing of 5,000 words, or the creation of an 'artefact' combined with a 1,000 word report. The opportunities for an 'artefact' based project are endless and could include creating a website, making a model, producing a film, composing a piece of music or designing a scientific experiment.

An important part of this qualification is the completion of a reflective journal. Following completion of the project itself, all students present their findings to an audience and complete a thorough evaluation of their experiences and the skills they have acquired.

The qualification is a valuable and unique opportunity for self-motivated students to illustrate their passion for a particular subject area and prepare themselves for the rigours of academic study at a higher level.

The most valuable result of all education is the ability to make yourself do the thing you have to do, when it ought to be done.

Maria Mitchell, the first woman to be elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences

The AQA specification is followed.

 
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  • Futures
  • Thinking
  • Innovation
  • Enterprise
  • Creativity
  • Women
  • Questions
  • Ideas
  • Friendships
  • Minds
  • Learning
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