Looking to improve your career prospects with a university level qualification?
Wirral Met offer a wide range of Degrees, Foundation Degrees, Higher National Certificates and Diplomas (HNCs/HNDs) as well as teaching qualifications.
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COURSES
Art, Design, Creative Media & Music
Courses available at 12 Quays Campus
Art, Design, Creative Media & Music
Sally Weaver
Sally is currently in her third year of studying at Wirral Met as a mature student and says the degree is “a lifelong ambition and a life-changing experience.” “The course has been excellent. Staff and facilities are second to none and the course is managed very well.”
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 & Design
Course Level Code 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 BA Photography (Top-Up One year) - P103 Higher Education P103 BTEC Higher National Diploma (HND) Photography - P057 Higher Education P057 
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 Hamilton 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 Hamilton Campus:
Accounting Qualifications
Course Level Code AAT Professional Diploma in Accounting - D050 Level 4 D050 Human Resource (HR) Courses
Course Level Code CIPD Associate Diploma in People Management - D105 Level 5 D105
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:
Early Education Degree
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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COURSES
Engineering & Automotive
Courses available at 12 Quays Campus
Engineering & Automotive
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:
Manufacturing Engineering
Course Level Code BTEC Higher National Certificate (HNC) in General Engineering - E154 Higher Education E154
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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Social Studies
Courses available at Hamilton 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 Hamilton Campus:
Sociology and Criminology
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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Psychology
Courses available at Hamilton Campus
Psychology
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 Hamilton Campus:
Psychology
Course Level Code BSc (Hons) Psychology (2 + 2) - J007 Higher Education J007
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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Teaching & Assessing
Courses available at Hamilton Campus
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 Hamilton Campus:
Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)
Course Level Code PGCE Further Education and Training (Part-time) - B203 7 B203 PGCE Further Education and Training - B195 7 B195 Diploma Further Education and Training (Part-Time) - B202 Level 5 B202 Diploma Further Education and Training - B194 Level 5 B194
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
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