Y12 EPQ Intro FD

What does EPQ stand for?

• Exceptional Product Qualification

• Extended Product Qualification

• Extended Project Qualification

• Extremely Productive Qualification

What does it count as academically?

• the same as an A-level

• the same as a GCSE

• half an A-level

• the same as 2 GCSEs

An EPQ "bumps up" your A-level points. Which grade of EPQ has the same effect as going up a whole grade in an A-level?

• A*

• B

• C

• D

• E

Which uni is this?

• York

• Durham

• Canterbury

• Exeter

How do Uni's regard EPQs?

• They think they are irrelevant

• They may reduce their entry requirements if you do an EPQ

• They prefer you to focus on your A-level grades

• EPQs gain you automatic entry to al universities

Which is the safer and simpler route towards a high EPQ grade?

• An essay + log

• An artefact + log

• They are both the same

Approximately how many words must the essay be?

• 500

• 1,000

• 5,000

• 10,000

There are a few limitations on your EPQ topic. Which is the correct one below?

• EPQs can be linked to your A-levels, but must extend beyond them

• EPQs must not cover religious or politically sensitive issues

• EPQs should be based on current issues rather than historic events

• You cannot choose an EPQ topic if it directly or personally affects you

Who is your EPQ supervisor?

• Your tutor

• Your mum/dad/carer

• Mr Webster

• Mrs Spellman

In the video, how many hours per week did Lucy say she spent on her EPQ?

• 1

• 2

• 6

• 12