Study Skills

Course summary

The Extended Project provides students with the opportunity to explore an area of interest outside the main area of study. Projects may be in the form of a written dissertation, an artifact, or a performance. Students will decide on a topic with the help of a supervisor. Previous topics have been as diverse as examining the benefits of human cloning to composing a song or providing the lighting for a whole school show. The process allows students to develop valuable skills in research, project management, and independent working. As the Extended Project is worth half the points of an A Level, with an A* worth 28 UCAS Points, a good project can have a great influence on your results. We have seen an increase in interest from universities in the Extended Project with some now offering reduced tariff offers to students who are completing a project.