Extended Project Qualification (EPQ)
This qualification is worth half an A Level (in terms of UCAS points). But, for aspiring degree apprentices, it’s an opportunity to showcase your interest and passion for a particular sector. Below are a few examples.
Artefact EPQ
You could create an innovative design - think Dyson Engineering Degree Apprenticeship.
You could write and direct a short film - think BBC Broadcast Degree Apprenticeship.
5,000-word dissertation-style EPQ
You could write about the impact of AI on the telecoms industry - think BT Group AI Expert Degree Apprenticeship.
You could write about the challenge of tackling the backlog of court cases - think A&O Shearman Solicitor Apprenticeship.
EPQ top tips
Carefully choose your EPQ title to ensure it matches your chosen degree apprenticeship.
Share your ambitions with your EPQ tutor - if you explain your goals, they should be able to choose a viable title.