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Extended Project

at Carmel College, St. Helens · college

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

What the college says

EPQ Level 3 is an additional qualification that you can opt to take if you have a genuine passion for a subject area and would enjoy the opportunity of researching it to undergraduate level standard and experiencing university style supervisions. All our students who have completed EPQ have said they would strongly recommend it to you as it has helped them to secure offers from prestigious universities whilst simultaneously allowing them to indulge in research in their chosen field.

What you need to get on

Students should be aged 16 to 18 years old. Anyone can apply and there are a series of tasks and activities as part of the application process to demonstrate that you are capable of independent work.

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

  • CARMEL COLLEGE

    Prescot Road, ST. HELENS, WA10 3AG

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 7 September 2026 · ST. HELENS

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