Extended Project
at Lipson Co-Operative Academy, Plymouth · school or sixth form
What the college says
Level 3. The Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) is a free standing qualification which offers UCAS points equivalent to that of AS grades. Students are directed towards choosing a topic in a subject area of particular interest to them with the eventual aim of producing a 5000 word essay or alternatively creating a product together with a report.
What you need to get on
5 GCSE Grades 5 or above
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
Lipson Co-operative Academy
Bernice Terrace, Plymouth, PL4 7PG
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Plymouth
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