Extended Project Qualification (EPQ)

At Bishop Stopford we offer an additional qualification to select students in Year 12: the EPQ. This course enables academically driven students to pursue a topic of their choosing in depth, extending far beyond their A Level subject studies.

What is the EPQ?

  • A qualification through OCR worth half an A-Level

  • Graded A* - U

  • Worth UCAS points

What you must do:

  • Complete an independent written project of approx. 5000 words

  • Complete accurate & detailed project records – explaining your process, decisions, planning, structure

  • Maintain an accurate & detailed log of your work

  • Deliver an accurate & detailed presentation at the end of the process

Benefits of doing an EPQ:

  • Opportunity to research an area of interest in depth, often on a topic not covered by A Level subjects

  • Development of desirable skills in research, project management, dissertation-writing and organisation/presentation of findings

  • Considered favourably by universities, both through UCAS points (can result in a more advantageous offer) and as a super-curricular strength

How is the EPQ delivered at Bishop Stopford Sixth Form?

Applications for the EPQ cohort open in September, following a launch session. In order to apply, students must complete a proposal form as well as JSTOR’s Research Basics course. Successful applicants will be notified early in October.