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The EPQ is an opportunity for students to research a topic of their choice, either related to their personal interests or course of academic study.…

Level 3Stepping stonesSkills for life and work2 yearsFull timeStarts Flexible start
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Students who wish develop independent research skills. It also gives students the chance to explore topics and ideas they may be interested in getting…

Level 3Stepping stonesSkills for life and work10 monthsFull timeFreeStarts 2 September 2026
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Students are offered the opportunity to undertake the Extended Project as it proves that they can conduct independent learning.…

Level 3Stepping stonesSkills for life and work1 yearFull timeFreeStarts 1 September 2026
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If you want to stand out from the crowd in university applications then doing an EPQ is a really good way of demonstrating that you have gone above an…

Level 3Stepping stonesSkills for life and work12 monthsFull timeFreeStarts 1 September 2026
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The Extended Project Qualification is a Level 3 programme of study. You complete a research project based on a topic of your choice which for most stu…

Level 3Stepping stonesSkills for life and work1 yearFull timeFreeStarts 1 September 2026
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If you want to stand out from the crowd in university applications then doing an EPQ is a really good way of demonstrating that you have gone above an…

Level 3Stepping stonesSkills for life and work12 monthsFull timeFreeStarts 3 September 2026
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There are several types of EPQ. Students can either: write a research-based report, put on an event, make an artefact, such as a model,…

Level 3Stepping stonesSkills for life and work2 yearsFull timeStarts 1 September 2026
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