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Sir John Lawes School
Extended Project Qualification
Board: AQA (7993)
INTRODUCTION
EPQ is a challenging Level 3 qualification that enables students to manage, develop and realise an in-depth
research project into a chosen area of study.
You will need to possess exceptionally strong independent study skills, to enable you to research and
evaluate a wide variety of sources.
You will need passion for one chosen area of study that will form the basis of your project and will support
your applications to higher education.
You will also need to be highly organised and committed in order to identify, design, plan and complete this
demanding project by March of Year 12.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
We would expect you to achieve grade 8 or above in 5 or more GCSE subjects.
COURSE CONTENT
Throughout the year, students are supported to complete a 5000-word essay in response to a chosen line
of enquiry and to complete a project log that evidences a critical evaluation of the EPQ process. The
course will provide support in the following areas, so that students can effectively plan and complete this
project.
Research skills
Referencing and plagiarism
Project management
Time management
Critical thinking
Presentation skills
Academic writing
However, the project itself assesses students9 ability to work independently, managing and planning the
project, using resources effectively, using a range of skills to develop and realise planned outcomes, and
evaluating both the outcomes and the learning process.
ASSESSMENT
Coursework (NEA) – 100%
CONTACT
For more information contact: Mr B Garcia or Ms S Calverley
