Home News About Us Year 7 Years 10 & 11 Sixth Form Extra Curricular Vacancies Facilities Contact Us Related Pages Curriculum Sixth Form Document Library Parent Correspondence Honours Programme The Student Leadership Team Enrichment Opportunities Kenya Young Enterprise Latin Sports Leadership Extended Project Qualification Latest News Year 10 Open Evening High Achievers Celebrate AS Level Success Welcome Back Record Breaking GCSE Results at Lutterworth College A Level Results 2014 View News Archive Diary Dates Year 7 Taster Day 8th October Year 7 & Year 10 Surgery 8th October Year 7 & Year 10 Surgery 14th October Year 13 Parents Evening 16th October List Dates View Calendar Extended Project Qualification The Extended Project is a course like no other. There is no set specification of what you need to study and you choose your own subject area. It is an excellent way of undertaking deeper research into an area related to one or more of your Advanced Level subjects. It will help you to develop your skills of: Independent Learning Decision making and planning Problem solving and critical thinking Research skills Use of new technologies The Extended Project is a substantial piece of independent research into a subject which goes beyond your A-Levels. Although there is freedom of choice in choosing your area to study, there are high expectations as regards demonstrating undergraduate study skillswhich are valued equally by universities and employers. It is the only AS that you can achieve an A* grade in, worth 70 UCAS points. Your choice of subject will need to be discussed by your teacher and agreed by the Examination Board before you begin your research. You will receive taught lessons on research, writing and presentation skills, and you will have regular meetings with your teacher to discuss your progress. Most students will choose to write a 5000 essay on their chosen topic, although it is also possible to produce a CD, DVD, computer programme or work of art, etc. In this case you will also need to produce a 1000 word report. All students will make a presentation on their findings to an invited audience. The Extended Project is an excellent course to show you have developed the independent research skills required by employers and higher education. Extension Pathway students should note that all the selective Universities see the Extended Project as a very good indicator of individual research and skills of analysis. Students have an outstanding record of achieving A*-B in their EPQ project. This has supported many of them in gaining the necessary UCAS points. © 2014 Lutterworth College Bitteswell Road, Lutterworth, Leicestershire, LE17 4EW Tel: 01455 554101 Fax: 01455 553725 A company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales Registration number 08038063, an exempt charity Terms of use