Level 3 Extended Project Qualification (EPQ)

The Level 3 Extended Project gives students more control over their studies. Students can choose to explore a further aspect of a subject they are studying, or a topic linked to a hob-by or future career.

Extended Project (EPQ) must be taken as an additional (fourth) subject.

Students must show that they can identify, design, plan, and complete their project. They must also demonstrate effective research and use of resources and skills, including new technologies. Students must be able to evaluate outcomes.

This is a course suited to students who are looking to study at Oxbridge or any of the Russell Group Universities. It is an academically challenging qualification and is held in very high regard by all of the top institutions.

The qualification can be worth up to 28 UCAS points. Candidates who achieve a Grade A or above at EPQ could receive a reduced offer by one grade from some universities

Students will produce a 5000-word dissertation style report, which is externally assessed (so it is 100% coursework based). Students will also complete a production log, working log, reading log and presentation throughout the year of study.

The finished project can be a written report, a performance, a piece of art, a community project, a CD or DVD, or even computer software. Most students opt to write a traditional 5000-word report.

Students must show that they can identify, design, plan, and complete their project. They must also demonstrate effective research and use of resources and skills, including new technologies. Students must be able to evaluate outcomes.

This is a course suited to students who are looking to study at Oxbridge or any of the Russell Group Universities. It is an academically challenging qualification and is held in very high regard by all of the top institutions.

The qualification can be worth up to 28 UCAS points. Candidates who achieve a Grade A or above at EPQ could receive a reduced offer by one grade from some universities.

For all Sixth Form courses, students must have five GCSE (or equivalent) passes at Grades 9-4, which must include Mathematics and English Language/Literature at a Grade 4 or above.

To study the Extended Project Qualification in Year 12 it is desirable that students have a GCSE APS points score of at least 6.

Students can use the learning experiences gained during the Extended Project to support their aspirations for Higher Education and career development.