Sixth Form Students Showcase Independent Research at EPQ Presentation Evening

Congratulations to our Year 12 Sixth Form students who completed and presented their Extended Project Qualifications (EPQs) this week at Lingfield College.

The EPQ, offered alongside A Level studies, allows students to carry out independent research on a topic of personal interest, culminating in a 5,000-word essay. This student-led qualification is designed to develop essential transferable skills, including critical thinking, time management, and academic research—all of which are vital for success in higher education and future careers.

Parents and staff were welcomed into our Sixth Form centre on Tuesday evening to watch the EPQ student presentations. This element contributes to the final EPQ grade and gives students the chance to confidently showcase their subject knowledge, research depth, and ability to answer challenging questions.

Through the EPQ, students have demonstrated academic excellence, independent learning, and effective communication skills. Presenting to an audience of peers, staff, and families has further boosted their self-assurance—an important milestone as they prepare for life beyond Lingfield College.

Topics explored by our Year 12 students this year included:

Imogen A: Does the UK prison rehabilitation system reduce recidivism rates and crime rates in the 20th and 21st centuries?

Ruby A: Why have Chanel runway shows evolved to prioritise entertainment over consumerist appeal?

River B: How effective have anti-doping efforts been in curbing the use of performance-enhancing drugs in Olympic sprinting?

Jessica B: How does media coverage and public attention contribute to the outcome of differing sentences given for parricide cases?

Lucy B: How do the various contemporary media platforms shape the efficacy of crime investigations, either helping or hindering them in modern-day society?

Annabel C: What is the most important reason why nutrition has changed in school meals in England from 1906 to 2024?

Daniel C: Should sports betting be legalised in California?

Teddy C: Which of the key factors were the main reasons that led to the decline and eventual collapse of the Ottoman Empire?

Daniel G-S: What are the current views of whether the welfare of rugby players can be improved to prevent brain-related conditions in the future, without ruining the dynamics of the game?

Lauren G: Has the representation of domestic violence towards men been overlooked in the UK's media?

Alexa H: Can targeted drug delivery through the use of nanoparticles become a primary form of cancer treatment over chemotherapy in terms of effectiveness, side effects, and long-term visibility, and should it be the future of cancer therapy?

Matt J: How does VAR, Hawkeye and Video Assistant Umpire (VAU) affect referee sporting decisions across Football, Tennis and Hockey?

Miko K: Are Grammar Schools the most effective way to increase social mobility in England, as measured by entrance to Russell Group Universities?

Robbie M: Does the private sector need to have more involvement in healthcare in the UK?

Ronit N: What role does the ACTN3 gene play in determining elite sprinters' athletic performance, considering both genetic and non-genetic factors?

Alexander N: To what extent is foreign aid an effective solution for addressing economic and political underdevelopment in Nigeria, Rwanda and Kenya in the 21st century?

Amelia P: A modern interpretation of gender and class in the style of Victorian author, Elizabeth Gaskell (Artefact).

Alex P: Should online gambling be made illegal in the UK?

Isabelle S: Can the measures being put in place to tackle the climate crisis realistically impact the carbon emissions produced by the fast fashion industry?

Archie S: Does the performance of the England national football team contribute to the toxic behaviour of fans off the pitch?

Chloe T: How does The Secret History by Donna Tartt reflect Nietzsche's concept of a moral philosophy based on the Apollonian and Dionysian Duality, and can an individual truly live by the moral framework?

Verity T: How has contemporary medicine overlooked women's health in favour of men's?