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Extended Project Qualification Level 3

at Richard Challoner School, New Malden · school or sixth form

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

What the college says

The Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) allows a student to embark on a largely self-directed and self-motivated project. Students must choose a topic, plan, research and develop their idea and decide on their finished product. The EPQ is highly valued by universities. It encourages creativity and curiosity. A project topic may be directly related to a student’s main study programme but should look beyond the specification. It can, alternatively, explore a completely different area of knowledge. A finished project may take the form of: • a research-based written report of c.5000 words • a production* (e.g. a charity event, a fashion show or sports event etc.) • an artefact* (e.g. a piece of art, a computer game or realised design) (*A written report of c.1000 words must accompany these options) Supported by guided learning of research methods and the acquisition of skills of project management and critical thinking, students record their project process in a Production Log. The process of recording and completing a project is as important as the finished product. Together with a presentation of their project findings to a non-specialist audience, the Production Log and Product are all assessed.

What you need to get on

GCSE English Language Grade 5 or above preferred.

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

  • Richard Challoner School

    Manor Drive North, New Malden, KT3 5PE

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · New Malden

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