Extended Project Qualification
Thamesview School
Thong Lane, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 4LF
Available start dates
Available start dates
Application Instructions
Applications Open: - 3rd November 2025
Applications Close: - On-going
Entry Requirements: - Please check with school website for entry to different Pathways
To choose your courses you must follow these guidelines:
4 x Level 3 courses
OR
2 x Level 2 courses plus English/Maths resit if required
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A combination of Level 3/Level 2 and A Levels dependent on GCSE qualifications
How to Apply: - Please apply via KentChoices
Course Summary
The EPQ allows students to lead their own projects. Students get to plan and carry out research on a topic that they've chosen and isn't covered by their other qualifications. They can take inspiration from something touched on in class or something personal and unrelated to their studies. They then use this research to produce a written report and, in the case of practical projects, an artefact or a production.
How will it be delivered and assessed?
- Production Log
- Presentation to a non-specialist audience
- Completion of a 5000-word research essay or a 1000-word research essay with an artifact
Entry requirements
Grade 9-4 in 5 GCSEs including English and Maths.
Your next steps...
The EPQ will help you develop a useful range of extra study skills, helping you prepare for the demands of university work. It is valued by higher education institutions as it demonstrates your dedication to independent learning and is often included in offers made by institutions to applicants.
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