Student results

What students achieve.

These are real projects from real students. The topics are theirs. The grades speak for themselves.

94%of students achieve A or A*
3+years tutoring EPQ students
All boardsAQA, Edexcel, OCR & WJEC

What students say

In their own words.

A*

Amara, Year 13

"To what extent is AI sentencing in criminal justice systems ethically justifiable?"

I had no idea where to start with my EPQ. After just a few sessions I had a clear plan and actually enjoyed writing it. I ended up with an A* and used it in my personal statement.

Offer from UCL

A

James, Year 12

"How did the printing press fundamentally alter the balance of political power in early modern Europe?"

My tutor helped me see that my argument wasn't focused enough — that one session completely changed the direction of my project. I went from feeling lost to knowing exactly what I was doing.

A*

Priya, Year 13

"To what extent does social media use contribute to anxiety disorders in adolescents?"

I went from a C draft to an A* submission. The feedback was honest and exactly what I needed — no sugar-coating, just clear guidance on what to fix and how.

Offer from Bristol

A

Theo, Year 13

"Was the Treaty of Versailles the primary cause of the rise of National Socialism in Germany?"

I was really struggling to make my argument analytical rather than just descriptive. The sessions helped me understand the difference and completely transformed my writing.

A*

Chloe, Year 13

"How effective are cognitive behavioural therapy techniques in treating eating disorders in young women?"

The production log was the part I was most worried about. My tutor showed me exactly what to write and how to frame my reflections — it ended up being one of the strongest parts of my submission.

Offer from Edinburgh

A

Marcus, Year 12

"Artefact: short film exploring identity and belonging in second-generation immigrant communities"

I did an artefact EPQ and wasn't sure how to write the accompanying report. The guidance I got was specific and practical — I knew exactly what the examiner wanted to see.

Project topics

The range of topics students have tackled.

EPQ works for any subject area. Here's a sample of projects from recent students.

Science & medicine

  • The ethics of gene editing in human embryos
  • How effective is immunotherapy in treating melanoma?
  • Should antibiotic prescribing be rationed to combat resistance?

History & politics

  • Was appeasement a rational policy in 1930s Britain?
  • How did the Cold War shape post-colonial Africa?
  • To what extent did propaganda determine the outcome of WWI?

Psychology & society

  • Does social media use cause depression in teenagers?
  • How reliable is eyewitness testimony in criminal trials?
  • Is addiction a disease or a choice?

Technology & ethics

  • Should autonomous vehicles be programmed to make moral decisions?
  • Is surveillance capitalism an acceptable trade-off for free services?
  • Can AI ever be truly creative?

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