Submitting for CREST Awards and the Big Bang Competition
Did you know you could receive extra recognition on your Big Bang project by submitting for a CREST Award? Or vice-versa? The British Science Association and Engineering UK are working together to enable you to submit your project for both! Click here for full details.
The Big Bang Competition is a a national science and engineering competition for 11-18 year olds. Projects are submitted online, and prizes are awarded at the Big Bang National event in June.
How to submit your CREST Award project for the Big Bang competition or vice-versa
- How to submit your CREST Award project for the Big Bang Competition
- How to submit your Big Bang work for a CREST Award
Matching CREST Award levels with Big Bang categories
Below are the CREST Award levels and the Big Bang categories which they roughly align with:
| CREST Award Level | Category | England & Wales | Northern Ireland | Scotland |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bronze - 10 hours work | Junior | Years 7-9 | Years 8-10 | Years S1-S3 |
| Silver - 30 hours work | Intermediate | Years 10-11 | Years 11-12 | Years S4-S5 |
| Gold - 70 hours work | Senior | Years 12-13 | Years 13-14 | Years S6 |
Take a look at each level’s criteria to learn more about what is expected, to check your project meets the criteria and that it’s the right Award level for you:
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