Study Skills

Course summary

The Extended Project Qualification gives pupils an opportunity to carry out an extended research project on a personally chosen topic. It is designed to develop pupils’ critical, reflective, problem-solving and independent learning skills, and supports pupils with the transition to higher education or the world of work. It is equivalent to a further half A level. The project outcomes may take the form of, a written dissertation, a scientific investigation/ field study, a performance or an artefact and is led by pupil choice. The best part of the project is that you can investigate pretty much anything that you would like to research!