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AQA Level 3 Extended Project

at Heston Community School, Hounslow · school or sixth form

Level 3Stepping stonesProject/Extended Project within Diploma (14-19)1 yearFull timeFree

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

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Hounslow

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