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Extended Project Qualification

A level 3 qualification in which students research and produce an extended project of their choice, worth half an A level in UCAS tariff points.

Also called
EPQ
Used in
England, Wales, Northern Ireland
Topic
Qualifications

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A level (Advanced level) England Wales Northern Ireland
A subject-based level 3 qualification usually taken over two years from age 16, graded A* to E, and the main route to university in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
UCAS tariff All four UK nations (details may differ)
A points system that converts post-16 qualifications and grades into UCAS points so different qualifications can be compared for university entry, for example an A* at A level is 56 points.

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