Improve your prospects with a university level qualification from Wirral Met College. Choose from a range of Degrees, Foundation Degrees, Higher National Certificates/Diplomas (HNC/HNDs) and Teaching qualifications. We provide outstanding student support and dedicated HE areas for you to study in.
Our University partners include University of Central Lancashire (UCLan), University of Liverpool and University of Chester.
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COURSES
Art, Design & Creative Media
Courses available at 12 Quays Campus
Art, Design & Creative Media
Julie Dodd
Julie gained her pre-Degree Foundation Diploma & BA (Hons) Fine Art Degree at Wirral Met College. Julie works with recycled materials to raise awareness of the struggle with the destruction on the planet.
Wirral Met’s Art School has a reputation for quality and creativity. Our teaching team is dedicated to helping you explore and harness your creative talent, to prepare you for a career in this sector.
You will get support and guidance to help you develop your own unique style, and find the career that suits your needs.
Courses available at 12 Quays Campus:
Art and Design
Course Level Code BA (Hons) Fine Art - A006 Higher Education A006 BA (Hons) Illustration with Animation - A026 Higher Education A026 Creative Media
Course Level Code HND Creative Media Production - P081 Higher Education P081 Photography
Course Level Code BTEC Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Photography - P056 Higher Education P056 BTEC Higher National Diploma (HND) Photography - P057 Higher Education P057 Full-time Courses
Course Level Code BA (Hons) Games Art and Design - A077 Higher Education A077 
Career Opportunities
These courses equip students with the skills and knowledge to progress onto occupations including:
- Artist - View occupation details here
- Graphic Designers - View occupation details here
- Photographers - View occupation details here
- Fashion Designer - View occupation details here
Graphic Designers’ salaries start at around £14,000 to £17,000 per year and experienced senior Graphic Designers can earn between £32,000 and £50,000 per year. Starting salaries for Junior Interior Designers are around £18,000 and experienced Interior Designers can earn around £24,000 to £40,000 per year.
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Accounting & Professional Studies
Courses available at Conway Park Campus
Accounting & Professional Studies
If you are 19+ and looking for a full-time course in accountancy, the Associate of Accounting Technicians (AAT) qualifications are internationally recognised. They are based on practical, real-world accounting knowledge and you will learn essential business and finance skills that you can put into use from day one.
Courses available at Conway Park Campus:
Accountancy
Course Level Code AAT Professional Diploma in Accounting - D050 Level 4 D050 Leadership and Management
Course Level Code CIPD Human Resource Management Intermediate Certificate - D059 Level 5 D059
Career Opportunities
These courses equip students with the skills and knowledge to progress onto occupations including:
- Financial and accounting technicians -View occupation details here
- Accountant- View occupation details here
- Financial accounts managers - View occupation details here
Salaries start at around £15,000 - £22,000 per year and experienced accountants can earn around £30,000 per year.
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Childcare & Early Years Education
Courses available at 12 Quays Campus
Childcare & Early Years Education
There are a number of very rewarding career options dedicated to the care and development of children.
You will study at our Twelve Quays campus with our team of experienced practitioners. They will develop your knowledge and skills to support you throughout your degree programme, which will prepare you for an exciting career in this sector.
Courses available at 12 Quays Campus:
Full-time Courses
Course Level Code BA (Hons) Early Years - N104 Higher Education N104
Career Opportunities
These courses equip students with the skills and knowledge to progress onto occupations including:
- Childminder - View occupation details here
- Classroom assistant - View occupation details here
- Nanny/nursery nurse - View occupation details here
- Teacher - View occupation details here
Nursery nurses can earn £13,000 when they start their career, and then they can progress to up to £18,000 as they become more experienced and take on additional responsibilities. Nursery Managers can earn around £22,000 - £30,000 per year.
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Computing & IT
Courses available at 12 Quays Campus
Computing & IT
Tess Gill
Tess successfully completed the Foundation degree in Computer Science at Wirral Met and has progressed on to a BSc Computer Science degree. Tess said: “Wirral Met has been a fantastic step into higher education through its informative teaching in a comfortable and friendly environment.”
As technology constantly changes, this is a very fast moving and exciting area to be involved in. From data communications and networking technologies to programming or website design, you'll learn about the latest developments in this innovative industry.
You will study in Wirral Met's STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Maths) Centre at our Twelve Quays Campus and have access to the latest technology including drones, software, IT facilities and virtual reality tools. Our dedicated tutors will help you develop the skills you need to succeed in this industry.
Courses available at 12 Quays Campus:
Computing and IT
Course Level Code Foundation Degree Computer Science - C048 Higher Education C048
Career Opportunities
These courses equip students with the skills and knowledge to progress onto occupations including:
- Biologist - View occupation details here
- Chemical chemist - View occupation details here
- Forensic scientist - View occupation details here
- Pharmacist - View occupation details here
Starting salaries for Forensic Scientists are £20,000 per year and experienced scientists may earn between £25,000 and £35,000 per year.
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Construction & the Built Environment
Courses available at Wirral Waters Campus
Construction & the Built Environment
Stuart Umbers
Stuart started at Wirral Met in 2014 as an intermediate level engineering apprentice and progressed on to the advanced level apprenticeship, where he worked at Prowell Ltd in Ellesmere Port, the world's largest manufacturer of corrugated cardboard. Stuart has become an integral part of their engineering team.
Wirral Met College can help you achieve your ambition to become a bricklayer, carpenter, electrician, painter & decorator, plasterer or plumber. Or, if you would like to become an architect, project manager or site supervisor, take a look at our study programmes which will help prepare you for university.
We offer excellent facilities with a dedicated campus to Construction and the Built Environment, incorporating industry standard workshops. You will develop your skills with the support of tutors who are experts in their field. Wirral Met College’s excellent links with employers will help you gain the practical work experience to prepare you for getting jobs and apprenticeships.
Courses available at Wirral Waters Campus:
Professional and Digital Construction Studies
Course Level Code BTEC Higher National Certificate (HNC) Construction (Part-time) - R034 Higher Education R034
Career Opportunities
These courses equip students with the skills and knowledge to progress onto occupations including:
- Bricklayer - View occupation details here
- Property developer - View occupation details here
- Carpenter/joiner - View occupation details here
- Electrician - View occupation details here
- Construction or building trade - View occupation details here
- Painter/decorator - View occupation details here
- Plasterer - View occupation details here
- Heating and ventilation technician - View occupation details here
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Engineering & Motor Vehicle
Courses available at 12 Quays Campus
Engineering & Motor Vehicle
Lee Hardman
Lee studied BTEC National Certificate in Operations and Maintenance Level 3 and BTEC HNC in Operations Engineering Level 4 at Wirral Met College. He is now Operations Director at United Air Power.
Excellent links with large and small employers have enabled us to develop a flexible range of qualifications to equip you with the skills and knowledge you need to succeed in this industry.
You will study in the Science, Technology, Engineering & Maths (STEM) Centre at our Twelve Quays Campus, which is complete with the latest technology and industry specialist engineering equipment.
Courses available at 12 Quays Campus:
Engineering Manufacturing
Course Level Code BTEC Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Electrical and Electronic Engineering - E153 Higher Education E153 BTEC Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Mechanical Engineering - E156 Higher Education E156 BTEC Higher National Diploma (HND) Engineering (HNC Conversion) (Part-time) - E099 Higher Education E099 Full-time Courses
Course Level Code BTEC Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Mechanical Engineering - E156 Higher Education E156
Career Opportunities
These courses equip students with the skills and knowledge to progress onto occupations including:
- Engineer - View occupation details here
- Electrical engineer - View occupation details here
- Maintenance engineer - View occupation details here
- Mechanic - View occupation details here
- Mechanical engineer - View occupation details here
There are a wide range of jobs in the engineering sector; starting salaries for Engineering Operatives are around £12,000 per year and graduate starting salaries for Energy Engineers are from £22,000 – £30,000 per year.
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English & Maths
Courses available at Conway Park Campus
English & Maths
Helen Burns
Helen has no official business qualifications, yet through hard work and determination she has managed to set up her own business as a children’s party entertainer. Helen was advised a Maths qualification would be advantageous to help with her accounts so she enrolled upon a Functional Maths course and progressed to a more advanced course.
If English is not your first language, these courses will develop your reading, writing and listening skills in English. In classes you can take Skills for Life exams awarded by Ascentis and Functional Skills exams in English, maths and ICT.
Courses available at Conway Park Campus:
ESOL
Course Level Code CELTA (Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults) - X066 Level 5 X066 DPSI (Diploma in Public Service Interpreting) - X068 Level 6 X068
Career Opportunities
These courses equip students with the skills and knowledge to progress onto occupations including:
- Teaching and other educational professionals - View occupation details here
- Teaching assistants - View occupation details here
- Educational support assistants - View occupation details here
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Hairdressing, Beauty Therapy & Wellbeing
Courses available at Conway Park Campus
Hairdressing, Beauty Therapy & Wellbeing
Ashleigh Molloy
Ashleigh Molloy successfully completed the VTCT Sports Massage Certificate at Wirral Met and graduated in 2018.
This sector provides a wide range of exciting career opportunities. Our professional tutors will support you to develop your skills and experience whilst you work in our commercial hair and beauty salons at the Conway Park Campus.
Courses available at Conway Park Campus:
Beauty
Course Level Code Salon Management Certificate - G099 Level 4 G099 Complementary Therapies
Course Level Code Salon Management Certificate - G099 Level 4 G099 VTCT Sports Massage Certificate - G061 Level 4 G061 Hairdressing
Course Level Code Salon Management Certificate - G099 Level 4 G099
Career Opportunities
These courses equip students with the skills and knowledge to progress onto occupations including:
- Beauty therapists - View occupation details here
- Massage therapist - View occupation details here
- Salon manager - View occupation details here
- Hairdresser or Barber - View occupation details here
- Salon manager - View occupation details here
Beauty Therapists earn between £12,000 and £17,000 per year (plus tips and any commission they gain for selling products in salons), and Salon Managers can earn over £20,000 per year.
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Social Studies
Courses available at Conway Park Campus
Social Studies
Cristina Radu
Cristina graduated from the University of Liverpool with a BSc (Hons) Psychology Degree after studying for the first 2 years at Wirral Met College. Cristina said: “Going back to education after almost 20 years was quite a daunting task, but my Wirral Met tutors gave me wonderful support as well as challenged me, making me aim higher.”
If you are interested in a range of areas such as history, sociology, critical theory, media and literary studies, then a programme in Humanities & Social Studies is for you.
Students on these courses gain a range of transferable skills including communication, organisational and research skills. You may progress in areas such as administration, publishing, research or tourism.
Courses available at Conway Park Campus:
Full-time Courses
Course Level Code BA (Hons) Sociology with Criminology - Z060 Higher Education Z060
Career Opportunities
These courses equip students with the skills and knowledge to progress onto occupations including:
- Social and Humanities Scientists - View occupation details here
- Psychologists - View occupation details here
- Careers advisers and vocational guidance specialists - View occupation details here
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Science
Courses available at various campuses
Science
Devin Jones
Devin has completed both the BTEC level 3 applied science and level 3 Extended Diplomas. After a successful work experience placement at Feedwater Ltd, Devin secured a full-time apprenticeship with the company and is now studying towards his BTEC HNC in Applied Biology.
You will study in Wirral Met’s new Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Centre at the Twelve Quays Campus. Wirral Met is working collaboratively with the Royal Society of Chemistry to promote chemical sciences, and with NHS Trusts, local authorities and private businesses, to develop high quality education and training in psychology.
Specialist facilities in our STEM Centre include science laboratories that accommodate specialist equipment and facilities you would expect to see in a university, including a chemical instrumentation lab with nuclear magnetic resonance equipment.
Courses available at Conway Park Campus & 12 Quays Campus:
Psychology
Course Level Code BSc (Hons) Psychology (2 + 2) - J007 Higher Education J007 Science
Course Level Code BSc (Hons) Psychology (2 + 2) - J007 Higher Education J007 BTEC Higher National Certificate (HNC) Applied Biology (Part-time) - S004 Higher Education S004 BTEC Higher National Certificate (HNC) Applied Chemistry (2 Year) (Part-time) - S005 Higher Education S005 BTEC Higher National Diploma (HND) Applied Chemistry (HNC 1 Year Conversion) (Part-time) - S010 Higher Education S010 BTEC Higher National Diploma (HND) Applied Chemistry (HNC 2 Year Conversion) (Part-time) - S156 Higher Education S156 Foundation Degree Chemistry (Part-time) - S153 Higher Education S153 Foundation Degree in Chemistry - S154 Higher Education S154 Applied Chemistry BSc (Hons) Top-up level 6 - S234 Level 6 S234
Career Opportunities
These courses equip students with the skills and knowledge to progress onto occupations including:
- Biologist - view occupation details here
- Chemical chemist - view occupation details here
- Forensic scientist - view occupation details here
- Pharmacist - view occupation details here
Starting salaries for Forensic Scientists are £20,000 per year and experienced scientists may earn between £25,000 and £35,000 per year.
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Sports, Fitness & Outdoor Education
Courses available at Conway Park Campus
Sports, Fitness & Outdoor Education
Ashleigh Molloy
Ashleigh Molloy successfully completed the VTCT Sports Massage Certificate at Wirral Met and graduated in 2018.
These study programmes are based in the specialist Oval Campus in Bebington. With the help of your tutors’ extensive experience in a range of outdoor activities and competitive sports, you will develop your theoretical knowledge and physical skills to succeed in this growing industry.
Courses available at Conway Park Campus:
Full-time Courses
Course Level Code VTCT Sports Massage Certificate - G061 Level 4 G061
Career Opportunities
These courses equip students with the skills and knowledge to progress onto occupations including:
- Fitness coach/instructor - View occupation details here
- Personal trainer - View occupation details here
- Sports instructor - View occupation details here
Salaries for Sports Development Officers range from £20,000 to £35,000 per year and managers can earn up to £50,000 per year. Starting salaries for Fitness Instructors are around £13,000 per year and experienced instructors can earn around £20,000 per year. Leisure Centre Managers can earn between £17,000 and around £25,000 per year, and senior managers can earn over £35,000 per year.
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Teaching & Assessing
Courses available at various campuses
Teaching & Assessing
Louise Fury
Louise applied to study a PGCE in Education as a mature student, as she wanted a change in career. Louise graduated in 2018 and now works full-time as a lecturer in English Language at a local college. She teaches students aged 16 plus, including an evening class.
Professional careers in teaching are highly rewarding, and inspirational teaching can make a real difference to the lives of students.
You will be based at our Twelve Quays Campus where our experienced tutors will help you develop a wide range of interactive, student focused teaching methods and resources, so that you can be an outstanding teacher, tutor or trainer. These qualifications prepare you for teaching in the post-16 education and training sector.
Courses available at 12 Quays Campus & Conway Park Campus:
Full-time Courses
Course Level Code Certificate in Education (Education and Training) - B107 Higher Education B107 Certificate in Education (Education and Training) (Part-time) - B109 Higher Education B109 Post Graduate Certificate in Education (Education and Training) (Part-time) - B110 Higher Education B110 Post Graduate Certificate in Education (Education and Training) - B108 Higher Education B108 CELTA (Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults) - X066 Level 5 X066
Career Opportunities
These courses equip students with the skills and knowledge to progress onto occupations including:
- Teaching assistants - View occupation details here
- Higher education teaching professionals - View occupation details here
- Further education teaching professionals - View occupation details here
- Secondary education teaching professionals - View occupation details here
- Educational support assistants - View occupation details here
