If your child is in sixth form, they may be considering an EPQ alongside their A levels or other Level 3 qualifications.
For some students, the appeal is the opportunity to explore a subject in greater depth. Others may have heard that an EPQ could help with university applications or even lead to a lower offer.
That can happen, but not everywhere. Before your child commits, it is worth understanding both what an EPQ involves and how the universities and courses they may be considering actually treat it.
What is an EPQ?
EPQ stands for Extended Project Qualification. It’s a Level 3 qualification based on an extended project chosen by the student and agreed by their school or college.
The project can be related to a subject your child is studying, but it should extend beyond rather than simply duplicate their other course content.
EPQs are offered by several awarding organisations, including AQA, OCR, Pearson Edexcel and WJEC. Check which one your child's school or college uses for the exact requirements.
