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Extended Project

at St Wilfrid'S Church of England Academy, Blackburn · school or sixth form

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

What the college says

EPQ is an A-level standard standalone qualification designed to extend and develop your students' abilities beyond the A-level syllabus and prepare for university or their future career. The EPQ allows students to lead their own projects. Students get to plan and carry out research on a topic that they've chosen and isn't covered by their other qualifications.

What you need to get on

Students require 5 A*-C GCSE passes to enter 6th form. Subject specific criteria will be available at the open evening on November 3rd

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

  • Main Building

    Duckworth Street, Blackburn, BB2 2JR

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Blackburn

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