Extended project
AS equivalent
One-year AS-level only
Do you enjoy completing coursework? On this course 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.
Required qualifications
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. 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
In addition to being a recognised AS-level subject you will be able to make use of the extended project in interviews for higher education and in your UCAS personal statement.
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Focusing on a subject of your choice, you will develop essential skills for higher education and the workplace.