AQA Level 3 Extended Project
at Cowley International College, St. Helens · college
What the college says
The Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) is a course that gives students the opportunity to study a subject of their choice in depth. Students are taught the core skills to form an argument, research valuable sources, analyse texts, manage projects and extend writing. Students then work independently, but with support and guidance from a supervisor, to apply the newly taught skills to the subject they have chosen to research.
What you need to get on
5 GCSEs or equivalent, grade 9 - 4, including Maths and English Language
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
Cowley International College
Hard Lane, St Helens, WA10 6LB
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Start dates
- 30 September 2026 · St Helens
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