CEA Coursework is research or projects that count towards a candidate’s final grade in each term for each module. It includes extended essays, investigations, practical experiments or performance work. Coursework are assessed by the internal examiners of the respective centres, they have gained throughout a course. Coursework is done at home and in class. Candidates are encouraged to use research sources such as textbooks, encyclopaedias, journals, TV, radio and the internet.

Coursework refers to one or more pieces of original written work done by the candidate and is an excellent opportunity to show the examiner candidate enthusiasm and interest in the subject. Each faculty of CEA has its own approach to coursework. Some allow a completely free choice of assignment while others ask candidate to select from a fixed menu of topics. Make sure candidate have read any regulations and advice issued by the respective faculty. Choose a topic which interest's candidate and which allows candidate to demonstrate what candidate know and understand.