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Someone explain what an EPQ is and how is works?

I'm currently in year 11 studying for my GCSEs and I'm in the process of choosing my A levels. I've also heard of this Extended project qualification. I know very little about what this is, my school isn't particularly informative or good at advice.

Anyone care to give me a brief explanation?
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js15398
I just finished my epq last month - my board is edexcel
It essentially is a project where you are able to explore a topic of your choice, any subject outside of your a levels for example, my epq was on human right and the uk and us counter terrorist efforts as I have a real interest in the subject and I hope to study law at uni. It can be on anything that interests you academically.
My school focused on the essay as a final product which was a 5000 word essay on a specific title that was related to the topic you choose ( like a mini dissertation). some other schools offer you the chance to complete art projects, performances and field research - depends on what your school/ college offers.
The most important part you will graded on is not the final product, but the process and the log book. You get allocated a supervisor who sees over the whole project from the very beginning as you develop your project. The log book willl be a written account by you, at various stages, that monitors you progress. You will complete proposals, reviews and presentations throughout as well as a report and reflection at the end.
The whole point of an epq is to develop your knowledge in a really specific area and undergo an intellectual 'journey'
I personally found it eeally valuable- for interviews, my personal statement and also to really hone into academic research and writing.

Hope that helps! :smile:

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Jkizer
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Pick a topic of your choice and make / preform / write about it in an almost university style. You have to also do some tedious stuff like a log of what you do each day, presentation and evaluation.

It's a good qualification and can give you something to talk about in your PS if your really stuck for stuff. However it's quite a bit of work, so you need to be motivated about your subject.

Don't worry about it until next year. Depending on how you juggle your as levels, it maybe a good / bad thing to take.
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