Dr Amelia R.
Dubai · UAE
EPQ, History, Politics
4.9·312 sessions
AQA EXTENDED PROJECT QUALIFICATION
AQA EPQ Tutors matched to your project topic.
Your EPQ is unlike any other A-Level qualification. Our tutors help GCC students plan, research, and write a project that genuinely impresses university admissions teams.
- Matched to your specific EPQ topic and AQA requirements
- Live 1:1 sessions, Monday to Saturday, Gulf Standard Time
- Tutor confirmed in under 10 minutes
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Trusted by families at
Dubai British School
Al Barsha, Dubai
Brighton College Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi
Repton School Dubai
Nad Al Sheba
Nord Anglia International School
Dubai
The English College
Jumeirah
Cranleigh Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi
Kings School Al Barsha
Dubai
Jumeirah English Speaking School
Dubai
EPQ Subjects We Support
Our AQA EPQ tutors cover the full range of project disciplines, from sciences and humanities to creative and interdisciplinary topics chosen by GCC students.
Sciences and Medicine
History and Politics
Philosophy and Ethics
Economics and Business
Psychology and Sociology
Technology and Engineering
Literature and Creative Writing
Environmental Studies
Law and Criminology
Art and Design (Artefact route)
International Relations
Media and Film Studies
+ additional topic areas supported on request
AQA EPQ
What Is the AQA EPQ?
The AQA Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) is a standalone qualification worth half an A-Level at UCAS tariff points. Students choose a topic of genuine interest, produce either a 5,000-word dissertation or a substantial artefact plus a 1,000-word report, and present their findings.
For GCC students targeting Russell Group and top global universities, a well-executed EPQ signals independent thinking and academic maturity. Talimat tutors support the full process, from initial question framing through to the final presentation, bridging the gap between A-Levels and undergraduate-level research.
28UCAS tariff points at A*
Year 12Typical start year
A–EAQA grade scale
Up to 28UCAS points available
Why the EPQ matters
University applications
Top universities actively look for EPQ on UCAS forms, often making conditional offers that reference it.
Independent research
Students develop genuine academic research skills that give them a real advantage in first-year university coursework.
Presentation skills
The mandatory viva voce develops confident oral communication, a skill assessed at undergraduate and postgraduate level.
Subject exploration
The EPQ lets students explore topics beyond the A-Level syllabus, often in areas directly linked to their chosen degree.
Free trial · this week onlyClaim a free EPQ planning session with a vetted AQA specialist.
AQA EPQ — 7992 / 7993
One project. Structured EPQ guidance from question to viva.
The AQA EPQ runs across approximately 120 guided learning hours. Students must produce either a dissertation (5,000 words) or an artefact with supporting report. AQA assesses on four domains: managing, using resources, developing and realising, and reviewing.
Managing the project — Defining the question, planning milestones, and keeping a production log throughout the process.
Using resources — Evaluating and referencing academic sources to a standard that mirrors university expectations.
Developing and realising — Producing the dissertation or artefact to the required AQA specification.
Reviewing — Reflecting critically on the process and presenting findings in the mandatory viva voce.
How Our Online EPQ Classes Work
Every session is live, private, and built around your child's specific EPQ topic and production log stage. No group calls, no pre-recorded content.
1:1 Live Sessions
Every session connects your child directly with their assigned EPQ tutor, with no other students in the room.
Shared Digital Workspace
Tutor and student collaborate in real time on a shared whiteboard, annotating sources and building argument structures together.
Production Log Reviews
Tutors review the AQA production log at each stage, ensuring the student meets the ongoing documentation requirements.
Draft Feedback Rounds
Tutors give structured written and verbal feedback on dissertation drafts, paragraph by paragraph, before the final submission.
Viva Preparation
Dedicated sessions simulate the AQA viva voce, building the student's confidence in defending their project under questioning.
Parent Dashboard
Parents track session notes, upcoming milestones, and tutor feedback through the Talimat parent dashboard at any time.
How Talimat EPQ Tutoring Works
Getting started takes minutes. We match your child to a subject-specialist EPQ tutor, then build a session plan around their AQA submission timeline.
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Tell us your topic
Share your child's EPQ question, subject area, and current production log stage. Your Academic Consultant reviews the brief and selects the right specialist.
Meet your matched tutor
Your tutor contacts you within minutes. You can review their profile, subject background, and degree credentials before confirming the match.
Build your EPQ plan
Your tutor designs a session schedule aligned to the AQA submission calendar, covering research, drafting, referencing, and viva preparation in sequence.
Submit with confidence
By the final session, your child has a polished dissertation or artefact, a complete production log, and the confidence to handle the viva voce.
MEET YOUR TUTORS
AQA EPQ specialists, ready to support your project.
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Riyadh · KSA
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Fatima A.
Abu Dhabi · UAE
EPQ, Psychology, Sociology
4.9·195 sessions
Marcus T.
Doha · Qatar
EPQ, Economics, Philosophy
4.8·241 sessions
EPQ SUPPORT PLANS
Choose the level of support your project needs.
EPQ Starter
Question and Planning Support
For students who have a topic idea but need help shaping a strong research question and project plan.
- One-off planning session
- Research question refinement
- AQA production log introduction
- Recommended session frequency guidance
EPQ Core
Full Project Guidance
End-to-end support from question to submission, covering research, drafting, referencing, and log completion.
- Weekly 1:1 live sessions
- Draft feedback at every stage
- Source evaluation and referencing
- Production log review and sign-off
EPQ Intensive
Submission and Viva Ready
Designed for students in the final weeks before submission, with a focus on polishing the dissertation and viva preparation.
- Targeted draft revision sessions
- AQA viva voce simulation
- Examiner-perspective feedback
- Rapid turnaround on final amendments
PARENT STORIES
GCC families who found the right EPQ support
The EPQ asks a lot of a student working largely on their own. These parents share how having a dedicated tutor changed the experience for their child.
My daughter chose a topic her school teachers knew nothing about. Finding a tutor who genuinely understood her subject area and could guide the research process properly made all the difference. She submitted something she was really proud of.
Outcome: Dissertation submitted on time, viva completed with confidence.
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Nadia H.
Dubai Hills · daughter Year 13, AQA EPQ
My son kept putting off the production log because he wasn't sure what AQA actually wanted in it. After just two sessions his tutor had him completely on track. The structure clicked and he stopped dreading it.
Outcome: Production log completed in full, no last-minute scramble.
KM
Khalid M.
Riyadh · son Year 13, AQA EPQ
We relocated from London mid-way through Year 12 and I was worried the EPQ would fall apart. Talimat sorted a tutor within the same week and the sessions carried on without any disruption at all.
Outcome: EPQ continued without interruption after family relocation to UAE.
PS
Priya S.
Abu Dhabi · daughter Year 12, AQA EPQ
The viva was the part that scared my daughter most. Her tutor ran three full practice runs with her and gave feedback each time. She said it felt straightforward on the actual day.
Outcome: Viva voce passed with no issues, student felt fully prepared.
LF
Layla F.
Muscat · daughter Year 13, AQA EPQ
THE HONEST COMPARISON
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Typical tuition centre
Talimat
Session format
Group sessions, fixed schedule
Live 1:1, Monday to Saturday GST
Topic matching
Generic essay tutor assigned
Specialist matched to your exact EPQ subject
Production log support
Rarely covered
Reviewed every session, stage by stage
Draft feedback
End-of-term only
Structured feedback at every draft
Viva preparation
Not offered
Dedicated simulation sessions with tutor feedback
Parent visibility
Phone call updates only
Full parent dashboard with session notes
Commitment
Term-long contracts
Cancel anytime, no hidden fees
AQA EPQ Tutoring: Frequently Asked Questions
These are the questions GCC parents and students ask most often before starting EPQ support with Talimat. If yours isn't here, contact us and we'll answer it directly.
An AQA EPQ tutor supports every stage of the project: refining the research question, sourcing and evaluating academic references, structuring and drafting the dissertation or artefact report, completing the production log, and preparing for the viva voce presentation.
Yes. Tutors help students test initial ideas, identify a focused and assessable question, and confirm the topic sits within AQA's acceptable scope before the student commits significant time to it.
Most students benefit from 8 to 15 sessions spread across the EPQ timeline, typically one session per week. The exact number depends on the student's starting point, topic complexity, and submission deadline.
All Talimat tutors hold a relevant degree in their subject area and are vetted through a 14-step screening process. EPQ tutors are matched based on their specific subject expertise relative to the student's chosen project topic.
The earlier, the better. Most AQA schools start the EPQ in September of Year 12. Beginning tutoring at that point means your child builds strong research habits from the start rather than catching up under deadline pressure.
Yes. Talimat supports both the dissertation route (5,000-word written project) and the artefact route (physical or digital creation plus a 1,000-word supporting report). Tutors are matched to the route and subject area the student has chosen.
The AQA production log is reviewed in every session. Tutors check entries are detailed enough to satisfy AQA's assessment criteria, helping students avoid the common mistake of leaving the log incomplete until the final weeks.
Sessions run Monday to Saturday, Gulf Standard Time. Tutors work around GCC school hours, so students can book before school, after school, or at weekends without disrupting their timetable.
Yes. The EPQ carries up to 28 UCAS tariff points at A* grade. Many Russell Group universities reference the EPQ in conditional offers and interview discussions, making it a meaningful addition to any UCAS application.
All Talimat tutors hold a degree relevant to their subject area. Every tutor passes a 14-step vetting process covering academic qualifications, subject knowledge, and teaching ability before being approved to work with students.
No. Talimat operates on a flexible, cancel-anytime basis with no enrolment deposit and no hidden fees. You book sessions as needed and can pause or stop at any point.
Yes. If the initial match isn't the right fit, your Academic Consultant will arrange an alternative tutor. Finding the right working relationship is part of the service from day one.
What makes the AQA EPQ hard to do alone?
The EPQ is the only qualification in the AQA suite where the student sets the question, designs the research, and defends the outcome. That freedom is also the difficulty. Without structured guidance, most students underestimate the production log, over-scope the question, or leave the viva until it's too late.
The AQA EPQ (specification codes 7992 and 7993) runs across approximately 120 guided learning hours and is worth half an A-Level in UCAS tariff points. Students choose between a dissertation of up to 5,000 words or an artefact with a 1,000-word supporting report.
For GCC families at British curriculum schools, the EPQ sits alongside A-Levels in Year 12 to 13. AQA assesses four components: managing the project, using resources, developing and realising the work, and reviewing. Each component requires ongoing evidence in the production log.
A Talimat EPQ tutor brings structure that classroom teachers rarely have time to provide. Our online tutoring model means sessions fit around school hours and Gulf Standard Time, with no commute and no fixed centre timetable to work around.
Key takeaways
- The EPQ is worth up to 28 UCAS tariff points at A* grade.
- AQA assesses managing, researching, producing, and reviewing.
- The production log must be maintained throughout, not completed at the end.
- Both dissertation and artefact routes are fully supported by Talimat tutors.
- Sessions run Monday to Saturday, Gulf Standard Time, around school hours.
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What You'll Get in Your Free EPQ Session
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- Review of your child's EPQ question and scope
- Introduction to the AQA production log requirements
- Sample session on your Talimat online learning platform
- Personalised EPQ timeline and next-step recommendations
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