An EPQ is an Extended Project Qualification. EPQs are equivalent to 50% of an A-Level and are part of the National Qualifications Framework (NQF). EPQ grades are marked from A*-E and are entirely graded on coursework, with no examinations.

An EPQ is a short essay, of anywhere between 1,000 and 5,000 words. Your essay can be about anything at all and is then followed by a 10–15-minute presentation to your peers on the subject you're talking about. There are four different types of EPQ that students can study:

A dissertation.

A performance.

Carry out an investigation.

Create an artefact.

An EPQ can be completed on any subject. If the subject or topic you are studying does not overlap with your A-Levels, you’re free to choose what you want your EPQ to focus on. EPQs are highly thought of in education as they are seen as a great way of guiding students into higher education, specifically university.