A-Level

Extended Project

Extended Project

Entry Criteria

Five GCSEs

Grade 7

Careers

The Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) provides significant career benefits by equipping students with skills highly valued by employers and universities. Through in-depth research, students develop critical thinking and analytical abilities essential for fields like academia and journalism. The EPQ also enhances project management skills vital in business and fosters independent learning, initiative, and responsibility important in technology, healthcare, and creative industries. Additionally, it improves communication skills through presentations and project creation, crucial for teaching and marketing. Overall, the EPQ enhances employability and prepares students for diverse career opportunities or further education.

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Course ID
EPQ ZPJ30
Level
A-Level
Head of Faculty
L. Carnegie-Gomez
Head of Department
L. Carnegie-Gomez
Availability
Currently Studied, Offered Next Academic Year (subject to enrolment numbers)
Extended Project

Course Overview

If you meet the enhanced entry criteria for this course, you can request to complete the Edexcel Level 3 Project Qualification, known as the Extended Project. This project is an opportunity to embark on an exciting journey of discovery and creativity that will equip you with vital skills for higher education and the professional world.

Imagine diving deep into a topic you’re truly passionate about, whether it’s a thought-provoking dissertation of 6,000 words, creating and evaluating a unique artefact, or devising an original performance. This project allows you to unleash your creativity and critical thinking, pushing the boundaries of your knowledge while developing essential skills in reflection, problem-solving, and independent learning.

The Extended Project is designed to challenge you and to inspire you to take ownership of your learning. Plus, your work will undergo internal standardisation before being moderated by the exam board, ensuring that your efforts are recognised and validated at a high standard. Get ready to transform your ideas into reality and stand out as you prepare for your next adventure, whether that’s university or entering the workforce!

Course Content

Year 12

Term Unit of Work Assessment
Autumn 1 Research Skills.  
Autumn 2 Research Skills & Group Project. Group project Assessment.
Spring 1 Project Proposal Forms.  
Spring 2 Introduction and Chapter 1: First Milestone. Independent Feedback.
Summer 1 Chapter 2: Second Milestone. Independent Feedback.
Summer 2 Redrafting and target-setting for Summer. Independent Feedback.

 

Year 13

Term Unit of Work Assessment
Autumn 1 Completed draft of dissertations. Independent feedback.
Autumn 2 Final dissertations completed. Project moderation.
Spring 1 Presentations, Literary Review, Evaluation. Project moderation.

 

Extended Learning

Year 12

Websites Read Visit or Watch Extra

Future Learn; The British Library; Google ScholarCore: Free online journals.

Subject specific reading. Subject specific activities. Subject specific activities.

 

Year 13

Websites Read Visit or Watch Extra
Future Learn; The British Library; Google ScholarCore: Free online journals. Subject specific reading. Subject specific activities. Subject specific activities.