Skip to content
referalearnerFind my match

Extended Project

at Backwell School, Bristol · school or sixth form

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

What the college says

The EPQ is a standalone qualification designed to extend and develop students' skills in independent research and project management. It is worth exactly half of an A Level and is graded A* to E. The EPQ requires students to carry out research on a topic of their own choice; it may extend, but not replicate, their other qualifications. They then use this research to produce either an extended written report or a practical outcome. A student can take inspiration from something studied in class or something completely unrelated to their studies, such as a hobby. Where students have a particular future plan in mind, it is often beneficial to link this to their choice of EPQ topic. Please contact Backwell School to discuss this course information in more detail.

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

  • Backwell School

    Station Road Backwell, Bristol, BS48 3BX

    DaytimeClassroom based
    Check the journey

Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Bristol

Who else teaches this exact qualification

Same qualification, different college. Entry requirements and how it is taught can differ a lot between them, which is the whole reason to compare.

See all 414 providers teaching it