Staff Contact

Ms Abi Banyard abanyard@farmors.gloucs.sch.uk    

Course Content

This is an independent research project in an area of your own interest. You are taught skills including academic research and referencing, presentation, decision-making and project management. A supervisor supports you with individual tutorials to progress your project. You will produce an artefact and report of 1500 words or a research essay of approximately 5000 words. Your learner record documents each stage of your journey. 

Exams: 100% assessed through Learner Record and essay / report and artefact. There is no exam.

Exam Board WJEC

Results 2022

A*-A 43% | A*-C: 65% |A*-E: 100%

Entry requirements

Sixth Form entry criteria 

Career Opportunities

EPQ is highly regarded by universities and employers because of the skills needed to be successful.

Many universities lower their entry requirements if students have an A in their EPQ.

EPQ is an opportunity to demonstrate an interest in a potential career path for which there is no A level, such as nursing, midwifery, law, politics, archaeology. This sets students apart.

Trips, Industry Links and Work Experience

You are strongly encouraged and supported in any extra-curricular activities which contribute to the project

You are encouraged to pursue your field of interest beyond the school including meetings with experts in your chosen topic area, visits to museums, archives and industry.