EXTENDED PROJECT QUALIFICATION You can create an outstanding piece of personal study worth half an A Level by engaging with our Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) initiative. As well as giving you the ability to explore an area of study-related interest, the EPQ will give you academic credit and a notable addition for your CV. This means it will help you stand out on your university or job applications and interviews. The EPQ is open to all A Level and Vocational Level 3 students who are predicted to achieve a certain grade. The EPQ can be: – An extended essay of 5,000 words – An artefact (e.g. a piece of art or music) – A performance – A multimedia item (e.g. a short film) UNIVERSITY ADMISSIONS TESTS Some universities and some courses require students to sit an admissions test alongside their application to university. HSDC will support all students through the admissions test process, in addition to application support, to ensure that you are fulfilling your potential.
WORLDSKILLS AND EXTRA-CURRICULAR In some curriculum areas there is the opportunity for you to take part in regional, national and international competitions which promote excellence in the field of skills and competence development. Exceptional students will be selected to represent HSDC, giving you the opportunity to demonstrate your technical abilities through completing specific challenges, either individually or in a group. As well as WorldSkills, our students get involved with a number of highly commended academic competitions, such as:
– CodeQuest – CyberQuest – The Senior Mathematics Challenge – The Lincoln Physics Challenge – Bar Mock Trial
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