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Extended Project

at St Paul'S Catholic School, Milton Keynes · school or sixth form

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

What the college says

The EPQ allows students to embark on a largely self-directed and self-motivated project. Students can choose to work on any topic that is academically challenging and present their work in any appropriate format. Many choose to do a research based written report, such as an essay or scientific journal article, but others produce documentaries, theatre and film scripts, pieces of furniture and fashion and so forth. The students are only limited by their own imagination. The students are encouraged to recruit an expert to guide them in their chosen field and St Paul’s has been lucky enough to be supported by local midwives, doctors and photographers as well as a famous FBI agent, a journalist from Al Jazeera, the Royal Curator and the radio 1 DJ Trevor Nelson. St Paul’s has built close links with the Open University which has helped our students to appreciate and produce work of a university standard. This appreciation of independent, academic rigour not only prepares students for university and the world of work but allows a majority of the students on the course to produce work of an A or A* standard. Two students recently received offers to publish their work in scientific journals. Success in the EPQ is highly regarded by universities who, in our experience, give students reduced offers and it allows students to ‘stand out from the crowd’ during interviews for the top universities.

What you need to get on

Excellence and A-level pathway.

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

  • St Paul's Catholic School

    Phoenix Drive Leadenhall, Milton Keynes, MK6 5EN

    DaytimeClassroom based
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