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Grade: G1 – AS
EPQ: Extended Project QualificationASDAN
EPQEarn up to extra 28 UCAS points
Conditional offers from UK's top universities
UK experienced EPQ supervisor one-on-one guidance
ASDAN EPQ provides training, grading and accreditation at the same time
Strongly recommended and officially recognized by Oxford | Cambridge | ICL | LSE | UCL
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Grade: G1 – AS
EPQ: Extended Project QualificationASDAN
EPQEarn up to extra 28 UCAS points
Conditional offers from UK's top universities
UK experienced EPQ supervisor one-on-one guidance
ASDAN EPQ provides training, grading and accreditation at the same time
Strongly recommended and officially recognized by Oxford | Cambridge | ICL | LSE | UCL
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Grade: G1 – AS
EPQ: Extended Project QualificationASDAN
EPQEarn up to extra 28 UCAS points
Conditional offers from UK's top universities
UK experienced EPQ supervisor one-on-one guidance
ASDAN EPQ provides training, grading and accreditation at the same time
Strongly recommended and officially recognized by Oxford | Cambridge | ICL | LSE | UCL
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Grade: G1 – AS
EPQ: Extended Project QualificationASDAN
EPQEarn up to extra 28 UCAS points
Conditional offers from UK's top universities
UK experienced EPQ supervisor one-on-one guidance
ASDAN EPQ provides training, grading and accreditation at the same time
Strongly recommended and officially recognized by Oxford | Cambridge | ICL | LSE | UCL
Core Advantages of EPQ
UCAS
28 points
EPQ A* is equivalent to half of an A-level and 28 UCAS point
Recommen-
dation
Officially recommended by the leading universities
Conditional
Offers
Conditional offers when applying for some top UK universities
Core Skills
Improvement of core skills valued by universities
Flexibility
EPQ's flexibility encourages high grades
EPQ Introduction
EPQ (Extended Project Qualification) is a qualification of academic research which is strongly recommended by The UK Department for Education (DfE) and UCAS. It is a qualification that does not require an examination.
EPQ requires students to identify a topic they are interested in with a supervisor's guidance. Students then conduct independent research that leads to either a dissertation (no more than 5,000 words) or an artefact accompanied by a 1,000 words report. Students are also expected to deliver a 10-15 minutes oral presentation of their research.
After assessment, the students can obtain an EPQ certificate that can represent 28 UCAS points.
UCAS Points
EPQ A* is equivalent to half of an A-level and 28 UCAS points
Grade | Tariff Points(A-Level) | Tariff Points(EPQ) |
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A* | 56 | 28 |
A | 48 | 24 |
B | 40 | 20 |
C | 32 | 16 |
D | 24 | 12 |
E | 16 | 8 |
Please refer to UCAS website for details information: UCAS Website
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Leading Universities Recommendation
University of Oxford
Working on an EPQ encourages students to develop research and academic skills relevant to undergraduate study. Therefore, we would recommend anyone completing an EPQ to draw on these skills when writing your UCAS personal statement.
University of Cambridge
We welcome the Extended Project and would encourage applicants to undertake one as it will help to develop independent study and research skills valuable for higher education.
Imperial College London
The extended project qualification is a positive addition to your education. It is of immense personal value and can provide additional support to your personal statement.
University College London
The extended project qualification is a positive addition to your education. It is of immense personal value and can provide additional support to your personal statement.
University College London
UCL recognises its value as preparation for independent study, which is key to university-level study.
The university of Warwick
Applicants presenting the Extended Project are encouraged to discuss their research in their personal statement and reflect on how undertaking the project will help prepare them for studying their chosen degree at Warwick.
University of Leeds
We appreciate it provides the opportunity for you to develop important research and academic skills. We encourage you to provide further information on your project in your personal statement and at interview as it is often taken into account if you narrowly miss the grades outlined in our offer to you. In some cases, admissions tutors may make an alternative offer to applicants that involves successful completion of the Extended Project (for example, AAB plus A in the Extended Project as an alternative to AAA at A-Level).
University of Bath
Undertaking a personal project, such as an EPQ or the Welsh Baccalaureate Skills Challenge Certificate, can help you develop skills in independent research, time management and extended writing. These skills will be invaluable to you when transitioning to undergraduate study at Bath.Alternative offers can include any of the following project qualifications: grade A in an EPQ.
The university of Manchester
The University recognises the benefits of the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) and the opportunities it provides for applicants to develop independent study and research skills.
We strongly encourage prospective students to provide information about the EPQ in their personal statement and, if invited, at interview. This is because a number of our academic Schools may also choose to take your performance in the EPQ into account should places be available in August for applicants who narrowly miss the entry grades for their chosen course.
In some cases, admissions tutors may wish to make an alternative offer to applicants, one of which involves successful completion of the EPQ (eg AAA at A-level or AAB plus the Extended Project at Grade A).
Conditional Offers - Replace One Lower Grade AS Subject



ASDAN EPQ Learning Process
Stage 0:Free lecture and Assessment (in Chinese)
Stage 1:Taught elements of Research-based Learning: 9 modules ,30-hour course (in Chinese, small class size)
Stage 2:Research on Own Topics
Stage 3: Project Presentation, Grading and Report Submission
Stage 4: Get EPQ grade

Previous EPQ Project Topics & Artefacts
Previous EPQ Project Topics
Most of the topics cover four major themes:science, business, humanities and art.
Science
• Why don't we use garlic in toothpaste instead of mint?
• Study on extending the shelf life of chocolate brownie cake
• Why the brain produces the wrong memory?
Humanity
• Domestic violence within teenage relationships
• Who is responsible for the behavior of automatic cars?
• To what extent can the journalist be replaced by artificial intelligence
Business
• Should the world adopt a single currency?
• The impact of Brexit on the British economy
• What was the impact of the WWII on the world economy?
• What extent does mobile technology change advertising?
Art
• Designs:12 fashion designs inspired by Japan
• Why is Shakespeare's play so unique?
• How does religion behave in 20th century English novels?
• How and when did photography become an artistic act?
Previous EPQ Artefacts & Performance

Scientific Invention

Drama

Art Design

Artistic Creation (painting)

Literary Creation

Music Creation (composition)

Animation

Business Strategy
2020 ASDAN EPQ Autumn Term Plan
Recommendation from Students and Experts

Rebecca Coker-Adeleke
EPQ impacted me a lot. I never thought I could get into Oxford University. My EPQ topic is "how to extend the shelf-life of bread in the supermarket". In order to complete this project, I entered a local bakery for a short internship. Through different experiments, field research, second-hand research about related topics, I invented a new bread formula, successfully extended the shelf-life of bread in the supermarket. This formula was also adopted by my intership bakery, and they gave me good feedback. When I was interviewed at Oxford University, the interviewer was also very interested in my research experience and methods.

Catherine
EPQ is my most unforgettable and proud academic experience in high school. I learned in my A-level biology class that "garlic" has a good bactericidal effect, so I think, since garlic has a good bactericidal effect, why not use "garlic" instead of "mint" to make toothpaste. In the first few trials, I found that garlic was so bad that I couldn't get a fresh breath at all, so I changed my research plan in the early days, focusing on the effect of natural substances on oral bacteria. I collected a variety of mint plants extensively, carried out many experiments, and finally selected 4 species for in-depth research. This project fascinates me. By studying raw materials, I also synthesized my own toothpaste. EPQ taught me how to plan projects, how to get resources from different channels, how to ask questions, deal with changes and solve problems. I believe that these skills will play a positive role in my future life.

Hermione Patel
I've always been interested in sociology and business. I took part in a summer study program in New York, and I found that even if American and British ideologies were similar in many places, the advertising display in the two countries was very different. I think if it is a more different country, then the difference will be greater. So, I wonder, what are the social reasons for these differences? When I started to choose my EPQ topic, I chose to study how the UK companies tailored their marketing over the past 50 years due to a change in social acceptance. I conducted in-depth research on three topics: smoking, gender equality, and the rights and interests of the disabled. I read a large number of cases, while studying the changes in the relevant laws in these three aspects. I enjoyed the process, which allowed me to delve into topics of interest to myself and present my views.

Libby
FAQ
Yes. EPQ assesses the students' core competencies, which are highly valued by leading universities around the world. PQ is an internationally recognised qualification that can be used as proof of essential skills.....American universities as well as Canadian and Australian ones.
No. EPQ students are not required to go to the laboratory or guided by subject experts to do scientific research. On the other hand, any subject of student's interest can be the topic. EPQ puts great emphasis on the process of research-based learning, not just the final written report.
No. EPQ doesn't evaluate how specialized students are in a particular academic direction, but whether they have exercised their essential skills in the project process. After studying the A* EPQ case, we found that students who are really interested in their topics and have a detailed record of the research learning process are more likely to achieve high marks. Therefore, an experienced EPQ supervisor will be more suitable than an expert.
Yes. Students who study A-level, IB, AP and other curriculum system can undertake an ASDAN EPQ, the application values are the same. Note that students cannot directly apply for the ASDAN EPQ with an IB extended essay (EE) or AP CAPSTONE. Whether ASDAN EPQ results can be used for IB EE or AP CAPSTONE requires consulting the responsible teacher.
Yes. While the official results are announced in January, students can request predicted grade which will be provided by EPQ supervisor/assessor. If students are applying for Oxford or Cambridge, they can provide predicted result in September, and applicants for other schools can provide their official EPQ grade which will be released in January.
No. ASDAN EPQ emphasizes on originality, the assessment of of the EPQ includes a student's ability to conduct research, analyse and synthesize results. Students, therefore cannot use existing results to submit as their EPQ project.
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