EPQ Material 2017
You need to get your own copy of the log and download it from this link:
http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/projects/aqa-certificate/EPQ-7993/administration
The activity pack on this page is useful too:
http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/projects/aqa-certificate/EPQ-7993/teaching-and-learning-resources
EPQ Applications for 2016 – 2017
If you would like to do the EPQ, please apply by letter or e mail to Mr Hand rhand@littleheath.org.uk by Friday 21st June 2016. You should state, in no more than 200 words, why you want to do the EPQ and what your initial ideas are for a project.
Some universities will lower their offers if you are doing the EPQ, but you need to check this.
Remember, you can do ANYTHING you are interested in. Your EPQ can be a traditional 5000 word essay; or you can make something; you can do a performance or give an extended presentation. Find out more from this link: EPQ
Southampton University have just set up this online support course is looks brilliant and which you should sign up for if you are serious about doing the EPQ. It is FREE and will basically teach you how to develop your research skills. These are vital for the EPQ and will give you superb preparation for university. Follow this link: Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) This is part of the Futurelearn inititiative which you can find out more about by following the link on the right
We will also be organising visits to Reading University library so you can learn how to use their resources and library system. Please have a look at this presentation to find out more about it: schoolsbriefing2013
The EPQ is hard work but rewarding. It will not only allow you to choose what you want to do rather than have it dictated to you, but gives you a massive advantage when you start university or employment having developed time management, research skills and general organisational ability.
Any questions, come and see me
Mr Hand
EPQ Admin 2015 – 2016
EPQ schedule EPQ_Timeline[1] Log Guidance 2016
Please download the documents above for your log, deadlines, lesson focus and guidance for the course
EPQ Applications 2016
If you would like to do the EPQ, please apply by letter or e mail to Mr Hand rhand@littleheath.org.uk by Friday 26th June 2015. You should state, in no more than 200 words, why you want to do the EPQ and what your initial ideas are for a project.
Remember, you can do ANYTHING you are interested in. Your EPQ can be a traditional 5000 word essay; or you can make something; you can do a performance or give an extended presentation. Find out more from this link: EPQ
Southampton University have just set up this online support course is looks brilliant and which you should sign up for if you are serious about doing the EPQ. It is FREE and will basically teach you how to develop your research skills. These are vital for the EPQ and will give you superb preparation for university. Follow this link: Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) This is part of the Futurelearn inititiative which you can find out more about by following the link on the right
We will also be organising visits to Reading University library so you can learn how to use their resources and library system. Please have a look at this presentation to find out more about it: schoolsbriefing2013
The EPQ is hard work but rewarding. It will not only allow you to choose what you want to do rather than have it dictated to you, but gives you a massive advantage when you start university or employment having developed time management, research skills and general organisational ability. Lots of unis will also reduce their main grades if you are doing the EPQ, but you will need to check individual departments admissions policy for this.
Any questions, come and see me
Mr Hand
Information for would-be EPQ candidates following on from today’s session.
Please send an email or a traditional hard copy letter to Mr Hand by Friday 28th June outlining what your initial idea is for your EPQ and why you want to do it. Applications should be a minimum of 100 words and no more than 200.
More info about the EPQ will appear here soon, but after applications there will be an interview and a visit to Reading University library in September.
Mr Hand.
All EPQ interviews are now over. You will receive a letter soon to tell you whether or not you have been successful. Please check this site regularly. You should down load the following documents, although you will get hard copy in September. Guidance for logs Logs 2014 EPQ_Timeline[1] EPQ schedule
EPQ lessons will start next week. You should have done the suggested research that you discussed in your interview.
Please make sure you have had a look t this link: http://www.reading.ac.uk/library/contact/info-for/teachers/lib-info-for-teachers.aspx which will take you to the Reading University Library site. There will be a visit to the library on 26th September. You will have to get there on your own to arrive at 4 0’clock so you may need to miss your last lesson. Please also check the other posts on the EPQ section of the school website so that you have familiarised yourself with the logs and guidance.
Mr Hand