Extended project
AS-level
One-year AS-level only
Do you enjoy completing coursework? You will select a topic of your choice to investigate. You will gain invaluable research and project management skills which will prepare you for university study. The project forms an integral part of a diploma course but can also be completed as a stand alone component by AS/A-level students.
Required qualifications
Usually five or more A*-C grades including English language.
What will I study?
You will produce a single piece of work on a subject of your choice either related to your AS/A-levels or unrelated to your studies. If your project is part of a diploma course it will need to be relevant to the principle learning of your diploma. You will be required to demonstrate your ability to plan, prepare, research and work independently.
This piece of work can be:
- a design
- a report with findings from an investigation or study
- a dissertation presenting an argument
- an artefact
- a performance.
On the course you will:
- acquire a toolkit of skills, knowledge and understanding
- develop decision-making and problem-solving skills
- be guided by a personal project tutor
- attend a programme of lectures and seminars.
What will I be able to progress to?
The extended project will equip you with study and research skills useful for many degree subjects and further study.
Other information
The extended project is equivalent to one AS-level. You can make effective use of your extended project in interviews for higher education or in your UCAS personal statement.