Skills development for the Extended Project through Science in Society (AS)

The Extended Project Qualification (level 3) is available to all students at level 3 as both a standalone award alongside A level and other courses, and as a required element of diplomas (progression and advanced). http://www.naa.org.uk/naa_16493.aspx

The Extended Project aims to develop the skills required by employers and universities by requiring students to plan, research, carry out, complete, present and critique a piece of work. It is equivalent to half an A level.

These skills are specifically developed and used in Unit 2 of Science in Society to produce a study of a scientific issue.

Students who have completed Science in Society Unit 2 will be particularly well placed to commence an extended project. They may use the skills they have developed to study a completely new topic/area or may decide to investigate the subject of their Science in Society research at greater length and depth (in the latter case care would need to be taken if the project was also being used within a diploma programme that all other diploma criteria were met).

There is potential for students following the A2 Science in Society course to continue their AS Science in Society research work, thus gaining accreditation both at A level in Science in Society and in the Extended Project.

Last updated: 20 May 2008