Stored on this page are useful attachment materials which you can download. Examples include: EPQ & BACC Application Form - EPQ Assessment materials -   EPQ Log - EPQ Log Guidance - BACC Specifications, etc. Information is also available, via this page, concerning the AQA Bacc Enrichment Diary.    more »

The 'Extended Project' is a fun and interesting way of learning. The aim is to enable a student to extend themselves. To be proud, and show off their talents. To be creative. Click here for EPQ specification/log/registration forms. YOUR PROJECT MUST BE COMPLETED BY THE 19th September 2011.   more »

 "If a project is worth doing - it should challenge and frighten you."

 I had a meeting at Royal Holloway University today and they have confirmed how they intend to take into account the Extended Project Qualification when they make offers for a place at their University.

We have also agreed to establish a Royal Holloway/Strode's College 'Outstanding Extended Project' Award.   more »

EPQ students need to download ...   more »

 If you need help and advice with the EPQ or AQA Bacc (help with planning, referencing, footnoting, bibliography, etc) then please visit Dr Peter Jepson in TRA-03 Thursday 8.45am till 10.45 am.

It seems that the 'EPQ Extravaganza' held in Coopers' Hall was a success. Essentially, there was a good attendance of students and many clearly enjoyed the experience.   more »

 Now is the time for AS/Btec students to register to undertake the Extended Project Qualification. The idea is that you start after the May exams, reach the mid-project review stage for the 8th July, and fully complete the project for the 19th September 2011. If you do not meet this September deadline you will fail the EPQ (there can be no extensions of time).

Part C of the EPQ Log needs to be submitted to Dr Peter Jepson for the 27th June 2011. The EPQ is worth up to 70 UCAS points. Students who register in May will be given an invitation to the 'EPQ Extravaganza' to be held on the 22nd June 2011. See more details and download EPQ Log etc.

Dr Ian Herrington, from the University of Hertfordshire, has written to explain that the University are keen to support students who are undertaking the EPQ (see attached).

As a result, we are holding an 'EPQ Extravaganza' on Wednesday the 22nd June 2011 in Coopers' Hall. If you would like a personal invitation to this event, please see your EPQ Supervisor and/or Dr Peter Jepson.

For a virtual tour of the University of Hertfordshire click here.   more »

 The final date for submission of the EPQ to your EPQ Supervisor is the 1st March 2011. The final date for assessed EPQ's to Dr Jepson, by the EPQ Supervisor, is noon on the 15th March 2011. EPQ students who fail to meet the above dates will be classed as having 'FAILED' and be withdrawn. There can be NO extensions of time.

When you are choosing your EPQ title, examiners have advised that you should choose a title that will enable you to go beyond merely describing the topic area and include some analysis and evaluation. You will get a better grade if your finished project displays analysis and evaluation. Discuss this matter with your EPQ Supervisor.

 Congratulations to all students and EPQ Supervisors on the Extended Project Qualification results (which have been made public today).   more »

  Any students interested in undertaking research for an equality/human rights extended project should look at the Equality Commission website.

Students who are undertaking the Extended Project and who intend to finish in March 2011 need to be aware of some key dates.

22nd October 2010 - Final date for approval of Part C of your EPQ Log.
1st March 2011 - Final date for submission of the EPQ to your EPQ Supervisor.
15th March 2011 - Final date for assessed EPQ's to Dr Jepson.
Students who fail to meet the above dates will be classed as having 'FAILED' and be withdrawn. There can be NO extensions of time.
21st March 2011 - Deadline for entries to AQA.
Moderation Panel Meeting - TBC (in March/April).
Deadline for submission of Projects to AQA 15th May 2011
Results date 18th August 2011.

"The EPQ was extremely valuable to me, without it I'm almost certain I would not have got into my first choice university to read Law."   more »

There is a very useful handbook available for students undertaking the Extended Project Qualification.   more »

 The Extended Project Qualification is worth up to 70 UCAS points (this compares favourably to an AS subject qualification which is worth 60). What the project involves is   more »

  WARNING: The one thing Universities dislike is a student that fails to meet research deadlines (since it shows they are an unreliable student). The EPQ reference will praise you when you meet the EPQ deadline. It will say the opposite if you don't. YOU MUST MEET YOUR EPQ DEADLINES!

The College might have some Learner Support Funds available to help students in the summer term who are working on EPQs and need to buy books, do research trips etc.   more »

 Please follow this link for details of the UCAS Tariff. http://www.ucas.com/students/ucas_tariff/tarifftables/

What the information indicates is that an Extended Project Qualifciation A* grade is worth 70 UCAS points. This compares favourably with an AS subject grade, which is worth a maximum of 60 UCAS .   more »

Congratulations to those students who passed the Extended Project Qualification. There were some excellent A and B grades, with fours students being the first in the College to be awarded an A*.   more »

I am impressed by a range of quality resources called 'Issues' from a small publishing company called 'Independence'. Please follow this link for a list of titles (cost of £7.45 each). The subject areas range from: Abortion to Sport. These books could help a student doing an Extended Project.

We carry a small stock of 'Issues Books' in TRA-15 (bookshelf), but books cannot be taken from the classroom. There is a fuller supply of 'Issues Books' in the Library. There is also an 'Issues Online' facility within the Library - see the Librarian for a password.

iMindmap is a software program that runs on a Windows or Mac computer. There is also an iPod/iPhone/iPad version. The program is great for developing your brain and for planning/analysing essays/extended projects etc. It can also be used to make notes, for revision, and to evaluate issues/topics. iMindmap is a software program that runs on a Windows or Mac computer. There is also an iPod/iPhone/iPad version. The program is great for developing your brain/thinking and for planning/analysing essays/extended projects etc. It can also be used to make notes, for revision, and to evaluate issues/topics. Using iMindmap software will improve your analytical skills. You can find iMindmap on College Computers (under Main Programs - save to My Documents):

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