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Extended Project

at King Edward Vii School, Sheffield · school or sixth form

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

What the college says

The Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) is an independent project which starts in November in Y12 and runs until Christmas in Y13. During this time you will attend lessons which teach you independent research skills, project management and communication skills. You will also be allocated a teacher, who will supervise you through the project. The EPQ can be on any topic you want, as long as it does not directly clash with something already on the specification of one of your A-Levels or BTECs. Therefore the EPQ provides a unique opportunity for you to choose to study something of interest to yourself, that can be relevant to your future studies and equip you with independent skills.

What you need to get on

Any Level 3 student can undertake the EPQ. However, a successful EPQ candidate will be someone who is motivated to study a topic in greater depth than any of their other courses, able to work effectively independently and is willing to develop new skills and approaches to their learning.

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

  • King Edward VII School

    GLOSSOP ROAD, SHEFFIELD, S10 2PW

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2027 · SHEFFIELD

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