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AQA Level 3 Extended Project

at Cowley International College, St. Helens · college

Level 3Stepping stonesProject/Extended Project within Diploma (14-19)2 yearsFull timeFree

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

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 30 September 2026 · St Helens

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