A Level 3 EPQ is an additional qualification that can be taken alongside other Level 3 qualifications (A Level, BTEC, NVQ, other academic or vocational qualifications including Modern Apprenticeships).

There is no external exam. The EPQ is internally assessed by a Project Supervisor and moderated by both the Project Co-ordinator and the Exam Board.

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An EPQ is an excellent taster of university-style learning as it is effectively an independent research project which can, but does not have to, relate to a Level 3 course that is being studied. It is important therefore that students choose topics that they are interested in and curious about and, ideally, relate to further study so they are motivated to complete it.

 

For example, an aspiring medic could write a research article analysing the difficulties associated with management of the NHS. This could help students substantiate evidence for their desire to study a specific degree course.

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To gain the qualification, students will need to:

1.      Complete a Project Activity Log – A diary that logs the progress they have made throughout the year.

2.     Carry out Research – A collection of sources that relate to their topic.

3.     Complete a 5000-6000 word written report.

4.     Deliver a short presentation about their project to a small non-specialist audience.