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Pearson Edexcel Level 3 Extended Project

at South Craven School, Keighley · school or sixth form

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

What the college says

An EPQ is an opportunity for you to undertake a piece of independent research, guided by tutors. Your project can be chosen from four types: Dissertation The research is presented in the form of an extended essay of 5000-6000 words in length. Investigation You will carry out research study based on an aspect of psychology and presents this in a report of 4000-5000 words in length. Teaching of research methods and additional support will be given in psychology lessons so you must be doing A Level psychology to choose this option. Performance You will develop a performance for an audience, using your research to select and evaluate prospective material and techniques. Your performance is recorded and submitted to the examiner, accompanied by a written report of 1500-3000 words. You don’t need to be studying A Level/BTEC performance to choose this option. Artefact You will use your research to develop, build and evaluate a physical artefact, such as a sculpture, engineering model etc. Photographs of the finished artefact will be submitted to the examiner, accompanied by a written report of 1500-3000 words. WHY SHOULD I DO IT? EPQ demonstrates your ability to work independently, your willingness to expand your knowledge in an area of interest and your mastery of many of the skills necessary for success in Higher Education, training or employment. Due to this it is valued by universities, work based training and employers. The EPQ gives you another topic to discuss on your persona

What you need to get on

To enter South Craven Sixth Form students need to have achieved Grade 9-4 at GCSE (A*-C), or Merits in other level 2 qualifications (e.g. BTEC, OCR Nationals), in at least 5 separate subjects including English Lit/English Language or Maths. This is considered to be the minimum entry requirement. Must include Grade 4 in English Language

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

  • South Craven School

    Holme Lane Cross Hills, Keighley, BD20 7RL

    DaytimeClassroom based
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