Edexcel Level 3 Extended Project
Level 3 Extended Projects aim to support learners with the transition to Higher Education or into the world of work. They provide opportunities for the development of critical, reflective, problem-solving and independent learning skills through the planning, research and evaluation of a self-selected project.
Throughout their in-depth study, learners will develop and apply skills creatively, resulting in one of the four following project outcomes:
- A dissertation;
- An investigation;
- A performance; or
- An artefact.
The Extended Project outcome is graded A* to E and requires 120 Guided Learning Hours. You can use a variety of different delivery approaches to teach the Extended Project Qualification.
Guidance on selecting the correct unit entry for the Extended Project
A project entry for the dissertation should be based upon a solution to a research question.
Entries for the investigation/field study should also be based on research questions or hypotheses and should be more reliant on the gathering of information or data that can be analysed. For example, if the investigation topic concerned the effect of reducing speed limits on CO2 emissions, research could include any literature which has been published on this question to provide the background the study. The investigative work carried out could then yield data which could be compared with the learner’s secondary research findings.
In the Performance unit, candidate work should be based on a physical activity that displays the learner’s ability to express themselves in a physical manner. This could cover sport, drama and performing arts, musical or vocal forms of expression (such as performance poetry).
The artefact may take many forms, including a finished working prototype, model, artwork or design, and will usually be a solution to a design brief.
UCAS points
Level 3 Projects are worth half a GCE for UCAS points status.
| A* |
70 |
|
| A |
60 |
0.5 GCE at grade A |
| B |
50 |
0.5 GCE at grade B |
| C |
40 |
0.5 GCE at grade C |
| D |
30 |
0.5 GCE at grade D |
| E |
20 |
0.5 GCE at grade E |
Key Dates
January 2012 exam session
Entry Deadline – 21st October 2011
Submission Deadline – 10th January 2012
Results Day – 8th March 2012
June 2012 exam session
Entry Deadline – 21st March 2012
Submission Deadline – 15th May 2012
Results Day – 16th August 2012
Rugby School Events
People, Power and Wealth within the Extended Project - 28th June 2010
The Persepectives Model for the Extended Project Dissertation - 29th June 2010