Extended Project Qualification
at Northampton School For Girls, Northampton · school or sixth form
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. it can be taken as an extension of other Level 3 qualifications or vocational qualifications it's worth half an A-level (28 UCAS points) it's recognised by universities and employers many universities make lower A-level offers to students undertaking an EPQ.
What you need to get on
The provider has not listed entry requirements. Ask them directly, and ask what happens if your grades come out lower than expected.
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
NORTHAMPTON SCHOOL FOR GIRLS
Spinney Hill Road, Northampton, NN3 6DG
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Northampton
Who else teaches this exact qualification
Same qualification, different college. Entry requirements and how it is taught can differ a lot between them, which is the whole reason to compare.
- Their version
St Brendan'S Sixth Form College
Bristol · South West · 1 year
- Their version
Billingshurst · South East · 12 months