Study Skills

Course summary

The Extended Project is a Level 3 qualification that can be taken as an extra course in addition to the other subjects you are doing in Year 13. You have the freedom to choose the theme for your project; you might want to do something linked to your current subjects or what you hope to study at university, or simply something you are interested in. Universities are keen on students who have the Extended Project qualification because it develops the sort of skills needed in higher education. It is worth the same UCAS points as an AS-level course, but not all universities accept the points towards a conditional offer they may make you. The Extended Project is designed to help you: • Develop and improve your own learning and performance as a critical, reflective, and independent learner • Develop and apply decision-making and problem-solving skills • Extend your skills in time management, planning, research, critical thinking, evaluation and presentation • Develop and apply skills creatively, demonstrating initiative and enterprise.