The Extended Project

The Extended Project

The Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) is an option available to all students in their second year of A Levels at Barton Peveril. It allows you to specialise in an area that really interests you and work in a way that mirrors the style of independent learning required by universities.

What does it involve?

An EPQ is equivalent to half an A Level and attracts the same number of UCAS points. Final marks are graded A* to E and you can choose a topic related to one of your A Level courses or a completely different area of interest, written or practical.

You will be supported by a teacher throughout your project, the outcome of which could be

  • an extended piece of writing
  • a musical or theatrical performance
  • a sculpture or other artefact
  • a report on an investigation or experiment

Why take it?

The Extended Project gives you something you have researched for yourself and which you have become an expert in. We really value its ability to develop independent planning, research and analysis skills and so do Russell Group universities including Southampton which works closely with our EPQ candidates.

Students who show exceptional breadth and depth in their EPQ and other studies may also have the opportunity to gain the AQA Baccalaureate qualification. Barton Peveril does not offer General Studies.

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The Extended Project

The Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) is an option available to all students in their second year of A Level studies at Barton Peveril. It allows you to specialise in an area of research that really interests you and to work in a way that mirrors the style of independent learning required by universities. The EPQ is a qualification at A Level standard and is equivalent to half an A Level. It attracts up to 70 UCAS points.