Extended Project
at Appleby Grammar School, Appleby-In-Westmorland · school or sixth form
What the college says
AA free standing Level 3 qualification which is worth half an A-level. The qualification is graded A*- E through the preparation and presentation of an individual project and attracts UCAS tariff points. It is an opportunity to research a topic of the student’s own choosing, perhaps developing their understanding of future career options as well as testing a wider variety of skills, and preparing students for the rigour of university.
What you need to get on
GCSEs grades 9-5 and personal recommendation from Head of Sixth Form.
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
Appleby Grammar School
Battlebarrow, Appleby, CA16 6XU
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Start dates
- 3 September 2026 · Appleby
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