Course information
Extended Project Qualification
Heathcote School & Science College - Waltham Forest
02084985110
Normanton Park, Chingford, London, E4 6ES
Course summary

What is the Extended Project Qualification? It is an extra qualification offered to A Level students that provides an opportunity for you to extend your abilities beyond the A-level syllabus and prepare for university or your future career. It can also be used to earn extra UCAS points and is worth 50% of an A-level. By taking responsibility for the choice and design of an individual project (or an individual role in a group project), you will: • become more critical, reflective and independent learners • develop and apply decision-making and problem-solving skills • increase your planning, research, analysis, synthesis, evaluation and presentation skills • learn to apply new technologies confidently • demonstrate creativity, initiative and enterprise What is required to complete the project? All Project students follow the same basic project process and have to supply the following evidence for assessment: • Project product, in the form of a research report, production or artefact • Written report • Presentation of the completed project • Completed Production Log

Entry requirements

How you'll be assessed

The Extended Project Qualification is equivalent to half of an A-Level. Using a six grade scale from A* to E, it is initially assessed by the lead supervisor and then is moderated by the AQA, which gives the final grade.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionLondon
Local AuthorityWaltham Forest
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressNormanton Park, Chingford, London, E4 6ES