a compulsory part of the Langton curriculum for all students
a separate qualification that is officially worth half of an A level
the course starts in February of Y12, flowing directly out of the History of Ideas course, and students will complete their EPQs in the summer term of Y12
you choose any subject area you wish and set your own title (needs staff approval)
you carry out research
you work independently with support from a designated member of staff
you write a long essay (6000 words) [this applies to the Dissertation route, which most of our students follow. Other options that are available: Artefact, Investigation, Performance]
you deliver a 10 minute presentation to a small audience
you get a grade (A* to E) certified by the Edexcel exam board – in 2017 58% of students gained an A or A* grade (2016 = 62%).
Why do all Langton students do an EPQ?
free choice of subject with no constraints – pursue what stimulates your intellect
the pinnacle of 13 years of study
in-depth, high-level academic research
Skills
undergraduate (or higher) level research
reading academic texts
handling complex academic arguments
planning and writing an extended essay over a long period of time
presenting your ideas verbally
University Entrance
your EPQ makes you more likely to get an offer
you can show real engagement with a “new” subject area such as law or psychology
many universities will give you a lower offer if you do well in EPQ
universities are more likely to take you if you miss your A level grades
