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Extended Project

at The City of Liverpool College, Liverpool · college

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

What the college says

The EPQ is a qualification designed to extend your skills beyond A level. It allows for more depth, greater breadth and a wider range of exploration. It was written with universities to ensure students started in higher education with essential skills. To begin your journey, consider the following questions. • What would you like to know more about? • What skills would you like to develop? • What interests do you have? • What are your career plans? Your tutor will guide you throughout the course and help you to select one of four options: P301 Dissertation 5000-6000 words P302 Investigation 4000-5000 words P303 Performance 1500-3000 words P304 Artefact 1500-3000 words Which will suit me? • Dissertation - a theoretical written project, on any topic presenting an argument, eg a literary, biological, psychological or environmental issue • Investigation - a practical investigatory project, involving the collection of data, eg. a scientific investigation, a geographical study of erosion, statistical study of birth rates, analysis of language in the news • Performance - development of practical skills resulting in a performance, eg. performing a piece of music, a drama or in a sporting event • Artefact - producing a sequence of paintings on a theme or a single sculpture (working to a design brief), constructing a piece of furniture or garment, creating a website, solving an engineering problem For students who are interested in or require experience in research and writing, this is

What you need to get on

You must have achieved grade 5 or over in GCSE English.

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

  • Clarence Street

    Clarence Street, LIVERPOOL, L3 5TP

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 8 September 2026 · LIVERPOOL

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