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Extended Project

at The Ridgeway School & Sixth Form College, Swindon · sixth form college

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

What the college says

This AQA Level 3 course is an academic enrichment qualification that gives you a chance to take control of your studies. You will develop the essential research, analytical, and essay writing skills that will enable you to thrive and succeed at university. You will develop time management skills, the ability to plan and organise your work load, how to collate and evaluate research sources, and how to develop critical conclusions. You can choose to explore a further aspect of a subject you’ll be studying, or simply choose a topic that you have a personal interest in. The finished project can be a written report, a performance, a piece of art, a CD or DVD, or even computer software.

What you need to get on

The provider has not listed entry requirements. Ask them directly, and ask what happens if your grades come out lower than expected.

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 Ridgeway School and Sixth Form College

    Inverary Road Wroughton, Swindon, SN4 9DJ

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Swindon

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