For one, only 17.7 % of students achieved an A* for their EPQ. That means only 17.7% of students earned the maximum of 28 UCAS points for all their hard work. The majority of students earn an A for their EPQ, meaning 24 UCAS points.
How many people get a * in EPQ?
Table 2 shows EPQ grade outcomes from 2009 to 2016 (also see Figure 1). There has been a steady increase in the percentage of candidates achieving higher grades (grade B and above) from 2009. For example, the percentage of candidates achieving A* increased from about 10.5% in 2009 to 17.8% in 2016.
Can you get an A * in an EPQ?
With an EPQ you are able to achieve an A* grade, unlike with an AS level, so it can be worth more tariff points.
What makes an A * EPQ?
Getting an A* on your EPQ begins with picking a creative, individual and exciting question that is both specific and sufficiently broad to provide a detailed response. Above all, the most successful EPQs are those that genuinely interest the participant.
Does Oxbridge care about EPQ?
Do Oxbridge care about EPQs? You do not need to have an EPQ to study at Oxbridge, but having one does not count against you. Neither the University of Oxford or the University of Cambridge include an EPQ among their entry requirements, but both are supportive of the qualification.
Does it matter if I fail EPQ?
A lot of unis don’t consider your EPQ. However, if you are made an offer where having an EPQ allows you to receive lower grade conditions, failing it may affect your chance of getting in– if you fail to meet the conditions then you won’t receive your place.
Does Cambridge care about EPQs?
We welcome the EPQ and would encourage applicants to take one as it will help to develop independent study and research skills valuable for higher education. We recognise that not all students have equal access to them, so the completion of the EPQ won’t normally be a requirement of any offer made.
Is an EPQ harder than an AS level?
In terms of difficulty of content, however, an EPQ can sometimes be harder than A-Level Further Maths. If you choose a topic that you don’t know much about and can’t find any research for, then you’ll find that an EPQ is much harder than it should be.
Is it better to do 4 A levels or 3 and an EPQ?
I would only recommend 4 A Levels if you really adored all the subjects and could not imagine yourself dropping one. You could always start off with 4 A Levels and then drop one of them if you found it too much and then take on an EPQ (I know plenty of people who did this in Y12 all the way into December).
How many marks is an A * in EPQ?
Extended Project
| Grade | Points |
|---|---|
| A* | 28 |
| A | 24 |
| B | 20 |
| C | 16 |
Does an EPQ actually help?
It helps to develop research skills, time management and a whole host of other skills that could be very useful at university. An EPQ consists of a 5000-word report on a subject of your choice and a presentation on both the planning and project management of your EPQ, as well as the content of your report.
Is an EPQ better than a fourth A level?
Really depends on whether or not you can handle the work of 4 a-levels. With 4 A-levels, you have 1 that you could mess up on and be fine for Uni, but with the EPQ you don’t quite get that privilege. However, some Uni’s will lower your entry grades if you get A*/A/B in the EPQ so look around. Hey there!
How many hours a week should you spend on EPQ?
It takes approximately 120 hours in to complete your EPQ. You’ll complete the project over six months, beginning in October and finishing towards the end of April. This equates to 2 hours per week over 6 months: 1 hour of taught content and 1 hour for independent research & development.
What percentage of A-level students do an EPQ?
This is in terms of both the number and percentage of qualifications and the number and percentage of students taking these qualifications. Thus, most EPQ students also took A levels (95.4%) and AS levels (84.5%).
Do Kings look at EPQ?
The Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) has the potential to develop many skills which may prove beneficial when studying at King’s. The EPQ will not however be considered in place of standard A-level (or equivalent) requirements.
Can you get into Oxford with B’s?
Do you mean ALL Bs and Cs for GCSE, or a few? I currently have an offer for Oxford despite having two Bs at GCSE, so it’s certainly possible to get in with a few Bs. For my course they actually only looked at your top 8 GCSEs I think, so a few Bs wouldn’t even hold you back never mind kill your application.
Can I do my EPQ in a week?
You have around six months to complete your EPQ (that is around 130 week days). The AQA website suggests that students should spend 120 hours on their EPQ – this includes brainstorming, planning, researching, and writing.
How many hours should EPQ take?
approximately 120 hours
An EPQ usually takes approximately 120 hours to finish. The process will begin in Year 12 with a timetabled 1 hour per week with your Project Supervisor. You receive teaching and guidance, help with planning, researching and presentation skills. They will also keep you on track as you work through your chosen project.
Is 20 sources enough for EPQ?
You should find at least 8 core sources which are directly relevant to what your EPQ is about. And when you read this and find something you want to elaborate on, you can check if the source has references (it likely will if it’s an academic article).
Does Oxford accept EPQs?
Extended Project Qualifications (EPQ)
Where applicants have undertaken the EPQ, this will not be a condition of any offer but the University recognises that the EPQ will provide an applicant with the opportunity to develop research and academic skills relevant for study at Oxford.
Do you need 3 A * for Cambridge?
Students typically study four subjects at AS Level and three subjects at A Level. The standard admission requirement for UK universities is three A Levels. Cambridge International AS & A Levels are recognised as a passport to success in education, university and employment.