Project qualifications such as the EPQ offer an unparalleled introduction to the skills needed for students to thrive in higher education.
University of Southampton
The EPQ gives A level students excellent preparation for university-level study and may help boost their UCAS application.
The University is also supportive of students undertaking HPQs.
University of Manchester
The EPQ can improve your chances of getting an undergraduate place at university.
University of Bath
Working on an EPQ encourages students to develop research and academic skills relevant to undergraduate study.
University of Oxford
An EPQ encourages independent learning and helps prepare students for higher education.
University of Birmingham
We welcome the EPQ and would encourage applicants to undertake one as it will help to develop independent study and research skills valuable for higher education.
University of Cambridge
The EPQ allows students the opportunity to enjoy researching an area of particular interest and it may provide a useful topic for discussion during interviews.
UCL
The EPQ has the potential to develop many skills which may prove beneficial when studying at King’s.
King’s College London
Applicants presenting the EPQ are encouraged to discuss their research in their personal statement.
University of Warwick
We support these awards as a means of challenging students and encouraging an interdisciplinary approach to learning.
University of Edinburgh
We welcome applicants offering an EPQ…where applicants choose to offer the EPQ alongside A levels, we may make two alternative offers, one of which involves success in the EPQ.
University of Bristol
We welcome the EPQ as adding value to a student’s academic profile and as an excellent preparation for the independent study necessary for students to succeed.
University of Lancaster
The EPQ provides the opportunity for you to develop important research and academic skills.
University of Leeds
We encourage students to complete an EPQ, as we value the development of skills in independent study and research that it can offer.
University of Sheffield
We welcome sixth form students who wish to use the resources of the University Library to help them with their studies.
Durham University
The University recognises that the EPQ will provide an applicant with the opportunity to develop research and academic skills.
University of Liverpool
The University values the EPQ and its role in preparing students for a successful higher education experience and would wish to recognise and encourage this extended piece of independent work undertaken by the learner.
University of Exeter
We welcome the use of the EPQ as a means of challenging students and encouraging an interdisciplinary approach to learning.
University of Glasgow
The EPQ will definitely give you a taste of the type of independent research-led study you will be faced with at university – and which often causes problems for students who have not experienced it before.
Queen Mary, University of London
We look to support applicants who are taking the EPQ by recognising an A in the EPQ to lower the entry requirements by a single grade.
University of Cardiff
