The Extended Project

The Project is a new qualification, equivalent to an AS Level, designed to provide A Level students with a range of transferable skills such as planning, research, analysis and evaluation. Students work independently to produce a single piece of work. Assessment will be based on how well the project is planned, managed, completed and reviewed.
For those wishing to continue to higher education, the Extended Project will provide a platform to support future learning. It also offers the opportunity for students to differentiate themselves from their peers and to demonstrate motivation for their intended course of higher study.

The Project is 100% internally assessed and externally moderated.

Students will have significant input into the topic selection, which can either expand their learning in a current field of study, or can relate to their personal interests or aspirations.

The Project will also offer them a new method of study, allowing them to demonstrate their abilities through the approach they prefer. Students will plan, manage, complete and review their Project. During this process, they will develop skills such as independent learning, initiative, project management, planning, research, problem-solving and presentation skills.

By completing a Project, students will gain additional UCAS points.