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EPQ - Level 3 Extended Project

at The Ferrers School, Rushden · school or sixth form

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

What the college says

Extended Project Qualification - This is a level 3 qualification equivalent to half an A level. It has some taught elements such as research skills, critical analysis, academic essay writing and referencing. It also requires a large amount of independent project work and regular meetings with a supervisor.

What you need to get on

All students who wish to progress to university and have passed GCSE mathematics AND English language can study for an EPQ.

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

  • The Ferrers School

    Queensway, Higham Ferrers, NN10 8LF

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 3 September 2026 · Higham Ferrers

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