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AQA Level 3 Extended Project

at Harrogate Grammar School, Harrogate · school or sixth form

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

What the college says

The Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) provides an opportunity for you to pursue your own academic interests in a chosen topic. You will undertake independent research, gaining additional UCAS points for your university application and developing a range of independent research skills. The project can be either a specific essay-based study or the production of an ?artefact? (play, video, book, sculpture, photographic journal). Although this is an independent study project, you will receive support through access to a supervisor and weekly taught sessions which cover a range of study skills such as referencing, research methods and writing techniques. The taught element is supplemented with support from the University of Leeds to provide a real experience of university style learning. The EPQ is offered as a stand-alone qualification at AS, although, unlike standard AS Levels, the EPQ attracts a potential A* grade. This valuable qualification allows you to develop a wide range of useful skills for either employment or higher level study.

What you need to get on

For entry on to AS, A Level and BTEC courses, we require a minimum of 240 points in the 6 best full GCSE/BTEC courses, including English Language and Mathematics at grade 4/C or higher. BTEC qualifications will only count as 1 GCSE. If more than 1 is studied, only the best will count towards the overall points score. GCSE short courses will not be included. Only grades at 4/C or above will be included. Please see our website for full details of the Admission Policy.

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

  • Harrogate Grammar School

    Arthurs Avenue, HARROGATE, HG2 0DZ

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 7 September 2026 · HARROGATE

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