Entry requirements

This course is offered to students in June of the first year. Anyone can apply and there are a series of tasks and activities to complete as part of the application process.

Exam Board Specification

What you will study

  • Choose a topic you are passionate about to independently research
  • Plan, research and carry out your project and then prepare a presentation to share the outcomes
  • Complete a logbook to document the process and your decisions.

The project can take a variety of forms such as a traditional dissertation.

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Assessments

  • Provide a product based on your research
  • Complete a logbook recording your experience
  • Deliver a presentation

Course Support

You will be supported by your supervisor who will help to develop your research skills and provide advice & guidance throughout the process.

Progression

Universities look very favourably on EPQ as they know it develops the higher level skills they are looking for. Carmel students have had offers for medicine, veterinary science, aerospace engineering and pharmacy as well as offers from Oxford and Cambridge Universities. We feel that the Extended Project Qualification really gave them a distinct advantage in their Personal Statements and an interview. The EPQ also attracts UCAS points

Entry requirements

This course is offered to students in June of the first year. Anyone can apply and there are a series of tasks and activities to complete as part of the application process.

Exam Board Specification