AQA Level 3 Extended Project
at Heston Community School, Hounslow · school or sixth form
What the college says
AS LEVEL EXTENDED PROJECT QUALIFICATION The Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) is the equivalent of an AS qualification. Students choose an area that they would like to research and they work alongside a supervisor to develop a plan for their research, write up their project and present their findings in order for a final grade to be achieved. A wide range of high-ranking universities fully accept the EPQ as part of their entry requirements. This qualification allows students to study a discipline that they are passionate about, or an associated topic linked to the subject they wish to read at University.
What you need to get on
Attainment 8 Score of at least 50+ is required and Grade 5+ in English Literature or English Language and Mathematics GCSE to be considered.
How you are assessed
Entry level and Level 1 study, English and maths retakes, and supported programmes.
What this level means
The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.
Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?
Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.
Where it runs
Heston Community School
Heston Road, Hounslow, TW5 0QR
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Hounslow
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