Eq/GCEAS
at George Spencer Academy, Nottingham · school or sixth form
What the college says
The EPQ qualification has been designed to develop Sixth Form students' project skills. It is a unique qualification because it allows the student to choose their own topic and outcome. The student could choose to submit a traditional 5000 word essay or create a video, booklet, pamphlet, dress, scientific experiment, song or dramatic performance, all of which have been done at George Spencer Academy. The student will begin with guided hours in the classroom but will increasingly work more independently as the project develops. At the conclusion of the project the students will have three pieces of evidence to submit for marking: the completed project, a log book detailing all planning and evaluation and a presentation.
What you need to get on
The EPQ is open to all GSA Sixth Form students who have met the requirements for Sixth Form.
How you are assessed
Entry level and Level 1 study, English and maths retakes, and supported programmes.
What this level means
The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.
Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?
Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.
Where it runs
George Spencer Academy Sixth Form
Arthur Mee Road Stapleford, Nottingham, NG9 7EW
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Start dates
- 3 September 2026 · Nottingham
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