Extended Project Qualification - Level 3
Course Overview
Extended Project Qualification - Level 3
The Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) provides you with an opportunity to explore a topic that interests you. The EPQ can only be taken as a fourth A Level course to complement your three main subject choices. EPQ has no exams, just coursework, so you’ll need to be self-motivated and enjoy working independently. You will learn skills that are highly valued in Higher Education, such as research, developing arguments, organisation and presentation skills.
Course highlights:
You can decide what you want to study. With the help of your tutors, you’ll choose a topic to explore - it is recommended the topic is one you might like to study in Higher Education or pursue as a career. There are four types of project to pick from:
Write a dissertation.
Produce an artefact, like a sculpture, model or DVD.
Develop and showcase a performance (sport, drama or music).
Conduct an investigation/field study.
Located at: Barnsley Sixth Form College
Course Start: September 2025
Study Mode: Full-time
Course Code: QSFCEXPQ1Y
Course Fees and Funding
How much does the course cost?
Full-time Barnsley College students aged 16-18 years old do not have to pay tuition fees.
Other funding information
Course Content
No additional entry requirements for this subject.
Other Resources
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The course information on this page was last updated 07 May 2025.
