EPQ Project Level 3
at Shirley High School Performing Arts College, Croydon · college
What the college says
Our EPQ allows each student to embark on a largely self-directed and self-motivated project. Students must choose a topic, plan, research and develop their idea and decide on their finished product.
What you need to get on
Students are required to obtain 5 x GCSE passes at a ‘4' or above
How you are assessed
Two-year technical qualification with a 45-day industry placement. Equivalent to three A levels.
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
Shirley High School Performing Arts College
Shirley Church Road, Croydon, CR0 5EF
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Croydon
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