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In the Level 2 Higher Project Qualification, you will develop your ability to work independently on a topic that interests you. You will learn how to plan and manage a project, carry out research using a range of sources, solve problems, make decisions and evaluate your findings. You will also develop your communication, organisation and presentation skills while producing a project based on your own interests or an area linked to your studies.
For a level 2 programme, students will be expected to have gained 4 grade 3s including English Language and Maths at grade 3.
You will be assessed through the planning, research, development and evaluation of your project. You will keep a record of your progress, including your research, decisions, changes to your plan and reflections on your work. You will also produce a final project product, which must include a written report, and give a presentation about your project to a non-specialist audience.
• Choosing and developing a project idea
• Planning and managing a project
• Researching and evaluating information from
• Collecting and using relevant data
• Developing problem-solving and decision-making
• Using appropriate technology and resources
• Producing a project product and written report
• Evaluating your project and your own
• Presenting your findings and conclusions
• Developing independent learning and different sources skills performance organisational skills
Successful completion of the Level 2 Higher Project can support progression to further study and help you develop skills that are useful for Level 3 courses, apprenticeships and future careers. The qualification can also help you develop independent learning, research, project management, problem-solving and presentation skills that can support your personal, academic and career goals.
Our Elective Programme is designed to help you develop your gifts and interests as part of an enhanced level 3 programme. We will help you realise your potential by nurturing your talent and preparing you for study at the most prestigious universities or for progression to competitive higher-level apprenticeships. Your options range from our Honours Programme, which might include following a fourth A level, to specialist Futures Programmes that will support your career goals.
If you’re not quite ready to start on a Level 3 Technical course (T Levels) or a Vocational Level 3 course (BTEC) but want to begin on the path to your chosen career, the Transition Programme could be for you.
Transition Programmes are tailored to prepare students to move onto Technical or Vocational Level 3 study. They will give you the opportunity to improve your English and Maths, your work readiness skills and introduce you to the technical skills and concepts that you will need for future study and employment.
As part of the Transition Programme you will study a BTEC Level 2 Award in your chosen subject area as well as the BTEC Level 2 Extended Award in Work Skills. You will also have the opportunity to resit GCSE English and/or Maths if you have not yet achieved a grade 4.
Entry criteria for Transition Programmes is four grade 3s including grade 3s in English Language and Maths GCSE.