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Extended Project

at Heathcote School & Science College, London · college

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

What the college says

EPQ is an fun, challenging and exciting standalone qualification designed to extend and develop your abilities beyond the A-level syllabus and prepare you for university or a future career. it can be taken as an extension of other qualifications and worth half an A-level. The EPQ will allow you to lead your own project. and you will get to plan and carry out research on a topic that you have chosen and isn't covered by your other qualifications. You will then use your research to produce a written report and, in the case of practical projects, an artefact or a production.

What you need to get on

5 GCSEs at Grade 5+ including English and Maths as well as

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

  • Heathcote School & Science College

    96, Normanton Park Chingford, London, E4 6ES

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 2 September 2026 · London

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