CRIMINOLOGY
APPLIED DIPLOMA
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Extended Project Qualification (EPQ)
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Hours
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UCAS
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Pass
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Campus
Level
AQA
4.5
Up to 28
93%
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3
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Summary
Do you want to work on your critical analysis, evaluation and reflection skills? Have you always had an interest that you would like to explore more? Do you want to develop your independent study skills to stand out at university?
If the answers to any of these questions are ‘yes,’ then the EPQ is the fourth subject for you!
The EPQ is recognised by many universities and employers and is worth half an A Level. Many universities make lower A Level offers to learners who have undertaken the EPQ.
The subject is focused around the creation of a Production Log and Assessment Record that you complete over the course of the qualification.
You will need to undertake a research project that is handed in to your supervisor and complete a presentation about your research to you present to an audience.
Entry Requirements
To undertake the EPQ in your first year you should have a grade profile of grade 7s and above.
The EPQ is taken as a fourth subject choice alongside your other subjects.
The EPQ is studied over one year in addition to your three subject choices.
You will undertake the following over the course of the year:
1. Identify and choose an area of interest that you would like to explore deeper.
2. Draft a title and aim for your project and discuss this with your project supervisor.
3. Plan, research and carry out the project. Learn and develop the skills you need to be able to project
4. Deliver a presentation around your topic to a non-specialist audience.
5. Provide evidence of your project development and keep a production log before final submission to your supervisor.
The skills you will develop on the EPQ include:
Research skills - The ability to search for and identify suitable sources of information for your chosen topic area.
Project skills - Being able to develop skills and techniques for the safe execution of your project including ethical considerations, research methodology and writing techniques.
ICT skills - You will develop skills around the production and development of your project and its presentation.
Project Management skills - Including time, resource and task management skills.
Writing and referencing skills and the prevention of plagiarism.
Presentation skills - Building the confidence to develop and present your findings to an audience.
The EPQ can help prepare you for the independent study skills you need to be able to thrive at university.
It works similar to how a dissertation is undertaken at university and helps prepare you with the study and research skills to thrive on a range of subjects from the Sciences to Humanities, Creative and Professional subjects.
The EPQ is an additional qualification offered to learners and as a fourth subject choice, those taking it will not need to choose a Sixth Form Academy. The EPQ develops a range of skills and attributes with those who take it including project and time management skills, research and writing skills and ICT and presentation skills.
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