EPQ
At East Leake Academy sixth form, students can opt to undertake an EPQ qualification, alongside their A level options. This is a highly recognised and valuable qualification to support university applications. It consists of an independent research project on a topic chosen by the student. The student must produce a 5,000-word essay or create a ‘product’ plus a 1,000-word essay.
Students work independently on their project but will be guided and supported by teachers.
Method of assessment
Presentation and report.
One of the assessment objectives is to demonstrate research and organisational skills. Students must complete self-evaluation of their skills development throughout the project.
Topic areas covered
Students choose their own topics and area of interest to research. Previous projects have included:
- Flaws in our current legal system.
- Are prisons an effective form of punishment?
- Corruption hidden at high level in football – UEFA.
- Has aviation truly benefitted society?
- Links between cancer treatment’s effectiveness and exercise.
- Is pleading insanity a loophole for criminals?
- Does perception of beauty affect women’s careers?
- What is the most efficacious treatment option for paediatric OCD?
