Choosing to study at Wirral Met College is the first step towards your future career. Our courses are designed with employers and industry experts to help you gain the skills, knowledge and confidence you need to move on to university, an apprenticeship or employment.
If you’re aged 16–19 (or up to 24 with an Education, Health and Care Plan), you’ll take part in a full-time Study Programme. This combines your main qualification with English and maths, valuable work experience, and a wide range of enrichment opportunities.
Your Study Programme is designed to help you develop both personally and professionally, so you’ll leave college confident, capable and ready to take your next step.
English and Maths
English and maths are important life skills that will help you to succeed in your education, career and everyday life.
If you haven’t yet achieved a Grade 4 in GCSE English or maths, you’ll continue studying these subjects as part of your Study Programme, with support from our dedicated tutors to help you reach this level.
Improving your skills can not only enhance your job opportunities and career prospects, but also open the doors to further study and university
Benefits of improving your English and maths skills include...
- They will help you to progress to higher level study
- They will enable you to get you a better job
- You will be able to access more career opportunities
- They will help you earn more money in the future
- They will provide you with better life opportunities
Work Experience
All learners on a study programme take part in a work experience placement, giving you practical insight, workplace skills and real-world readiness.
Enrichment and personal development
You’ll have a dedicated Pastoral Coach for tutorial sessions on wellbeing, personal growth and next steps, plus activities, trips and experiences that build confidence, teamwork and communication skills.
