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Extended Project Qualification

Moreton’s EPQ

Success Soars

This year’s Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) cohort is on track to achieve

another impressive set of results. Taken by students in the Sixth Form alongside
their A Levels, the Extended Project Qualification is a standalone Level 3
qualification worth up to 28 UCAS points. Candidates can write a 5,000-word
dissertation or create a practical project (like an artwork, performance, or
product) with a shorter accompanying report.

The students’ success is a well deserved passion for their chosen subject—all strengths top
testament to their hard work, curiosity, and institutions, including Russell Group and Oxbridge
academic ambition. Over the past two years, led universities look for.
by Dr Ann Haughton and fully supported by our
experienced team of dedicated supervisors, the Our girls were able to explore their own choice
Extended Project Qualification has evolved into of research topics, whilst receiving guidance from
a highly successful cornerstone of Moreton’s their supervisors in acquiring the skills required
Sixth Form education. for independent learning and how to manage
their own personally chosen and intellectually
Moreover, this year’s exponential rise in EPQ enriching project.
uptake reflects a growing recognition of its value
among our pupils and universities alike because Indeed, Moreton is committed to building the
it showcases academic ability, independent exact skills needed in independent and evaluating
learning, critical thinking, self-discipline and research, dissertation writing according to citation

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