EPQ help
How important is the EPQ for applying to universities. I’m applying for Cambridge, Warwick, Birmingham and some others
I was wondering if my application would be weaker without it
(I’m applying for law if that helps)
I was wondering if my application would be weaker without it
(I’m applying for law if that helps)
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by Aviator29How important is the EPQ for applying to universities. I’m applying for Cambridge, Warwick, Birmingham and some others
I was wondering if my application would be weaker without it
(I’m applying for law if that helps)
I was wondering if my application would be weaker without it
(I’m applying for law if that helps)
It's not important at all. Getting A*A*A or higher is more important, as is doing well on the LNAT. Candidates are often well advised to dump an EPQ if it in any way risk their getting stellar A level grades, as the EPQ is never going to form part of an offer, and can take up valuable time and intellectual resources which could be better spent.
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by Aviator29How important is the EPQ for applying to universities. I’m applying for Cambridge, Warwick, Birmingham and some others
I was wondering if my application would be weaker without it
(I’m applying for law if that helps)
I was wondering if my application would be weaker without it
(I’m applying for law if that helps)
It may give you something to talk about in your interview for cambridge, but otherwise it doesn't add that much
Doesn't add much for Warwick law in terms of reduced offer
B'ham will give you a reduced offer but only if you firm it.
As reality check has rightly said, getting good grades is important.
B'ham and Warwick don't need the LNAT.
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by Aviator29How important is the EPQ for applying to universities. I’m applying for Cambridge, Warwick, Birmingham and some others
I was wondering if my application would be weaker without it
(I’m applying for law if that helps)
I was wondering if my application would be weaker without it
(I’m applying for law if that helps)
You don’t need to worry too much. Not doing an EPQ won’t make your application weak, especially for law.
EPQ can help a little if it’s related to your subject. It shows you can work independently and do research. Some unis may give lower offers if you have a good EPQ. But it’s not required.
Many students say EPQ takes a lot of time and effort. If you don’t have a strong topic or support from school, it can be stressful and not really worth it.
If you already have things like reading law books, doing competitions, or writing essays, that’s enough to show your interest.
So if you have time and a good idea, EPQ can help. But if not, it’s totally fine. Focus on your grades and showing your passion for law.
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by UoW HaimingYou don’t need to worry too much. Not doing an EPQ won’t make your application weak, especially for law.
EPQ can help a little if it’s related to your subject. It shows you can work independently and do research. Some unis may give lower offers if you have a good EPQ. But it’s not required.
Many students say EPQ takes a lot of time and effort. If you don’t have a strong topic or support from school, it can be stressful and not really worth it.
If you already have things like reading law books, doing competitions, or writing essays, that’s enough to show your interest.
So if you have time and a good idea, EPQ can help. But if not, it’s totally fine. Focus on your grades and showing your passion for law.
EPQ can help a little if it’s related to your subject. It shows you can work independently and do research. Some unis may give lower offers if you have a good EPQ. But it’s not required.
Many students say EPQ takes a lot of time and effort. If you don’t have a strong topic or support from school, it can be stressful and not really worth it.
If you already have things like reading law books, doing competitions, or writing essays, that’s enough to show your interest.
So if you have time and a good idea, EPQ can help. But if not, it’s totally fine. Focus on your grades and showing your passion for law.
Should I add EPQ to Ucas if I've got not good grade for it, C for example?
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by Aviator29How important is the EPQ for applying to universities. I’m applying for Cambridge, Warwick, Birmingham and some others
I was wondering if my application would be weaker without it
(I’m applying for law if that helps)
I was wondering if my application would be weaker without it
(I’m applying for law if that helps)
Hello @Aviator29,
That’s great to hear that you are applying to universities! Many universities value students who do the EPQ as it helps a lot with the transition from sixth form to university due to all of the skills you develop. For example, dissertation writing, planning and organisation, referencing and presenting skills.
It depends on the university, but some do offer lower entry grades if you complete the EPQ. The University of Southampton offers one grade lower for psychology, for example, if you get an A in the EPQ.
Hope this helped and let me know if you have any more questions!
Poppy, 2nd Year Psychology
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by SpicasShould I add EPQ to Ucas if I've got not good grade for it, C for example?
You must, you don't have a choice - you are required to do this and when you complete the UCAS application you tick a box declaring that you have supplied all the qualifications you have including any that you're currently studying.
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by 04MR17You must, you don't have a choice - you are required to do this and when you complete the UCAS application you tick a box declaring that you have supplied all the qualifications you have including any that you're currently studying.
OK, thanks
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Thank you everyone for the comments, this is very helpful 
hope everyone has a great day
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by Aviator29How important is the EPQ for applying to universities. I’m applying for Cambridge, Warwick, Birmingham and some others
I was wondering if my application would be weaker without it
(I’m applying for law if that helps)
I was wondering if my application would be weaker without it
(I’m applying for law if that helps)
Hello @Aviator29
I am currently a law student who did an EPQ and found it really fun. I would not say your application would be weaker without it.
I would, however, strongly encourage anyone looking to go to university to do an EPQ. Not because it may lower your entry offer grades. Not because it might look good in your personal statement. Not because you feel like you have to just to get into a certain university. But you should do an EPQ because deciding on your own curriculum and researching an area of interest, which is fully self-guided, is fun, but even more importantly, because an EPQ prepares you for university study much more than any A Level. This is because it gives you the experience in research, motivating yourself, covering content and learning more independently, time management as well as all the other skills which are essential for university. University is very different from any previous education due to its independent nature of it and so an EPQ helps prepare you for this.
Also, this is a great opportunity and I was told by my tutor assessor when I did my EPQ that the next time you have an opportunity to have this much freedom and research an area of interest with few constraints is at PhD level.
I hope this helps. If you have any further questions or anything at all please do let me know.
Charlie
Law LLB Student
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