19+ Full-time

 

We offer a wide range of courses for adults looking to improve their career prospects or learn a new skill, from Entry Level to Higher Education. Browse our 19+ full-time courses below to find the perfect route for you.

Can’t find the course you're looking for?  You may be able to study other courses that form part of a study programme offered to school leavers.  We will consider applications from adults aged 19+ to study the main qualification within study programmes on a case-by-case basis.  Please click here to view our 16-18 study programme courses.

ADULT COURSE GUIDE

  • Female Full Time Art And Design Student Sat In Classroom And Painting

    Art, Design, Creative Media & Music

    Courses available at 12 Quays Campus

    COURSES

    Art, Design, Creative Media & Music

    Michelle Rowley

    Michelle, one of Wirral Met's BA (Hons) Fine Art tutors, completed her Master's Degree with distinction at the University of Central Lancashire.

    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
    UAL Art and Design Pre Degree Foundation Diploma - A016 Level 4 A016

    Career Opportunities

    These courses equip students with the skills and knowledge to progress onto occupations including:

    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.

    Source: nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk

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  • Male Full Time Engineering Student Working In Workshop

    Engineering & Automotive

    Courses available at 12 Quays Campus

    COURSES

    Engineering & Automotive

    Engineering And Motor Vehicle Full Time Case Study Stuart Umbers Smiling

    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.

    Engineering career routes include becoming an engineering maintenance technician or a welder, and you could work across a range of sectors including engineering, transport, aerospace and offshore oil and gas.

    Motor Vehicle students progress onto successful careers in car dealerships, franchises, service centres and general garages, working in roles such as Service Technician, Diagnostic Technician, Mechanic, MOT Specialist, Service Manager.

    With an engineering qualification, you could progress to careers as diverse as developing manufacturing equipment, security systems or making prosthetic limbs. Career routes include becoming an engineering maintenance technician or a welder, and you could work across a range of sectors including engineering, transport, aerospace and offshore oil and gas. There are also many opportunities for those interested in a career in motor vehicle engineering. Many of our students progress onto successful careers in top dealerships, franchises, service centres and general garages, working in roles such as Service Technician, Diagnostic Technician, Mechanic, MOT Specialist, Service Manager.

    Courses available at 12 Quays Campus:

    Automotive Engineering

    Course Level Code
    Diploma in Vehicle Inspection IMI Level 2 (VRQ) - E192 Level 2 E192
    IMI Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair (19+ adult only) - E026 Level 3 E026

    Career Opportunities

    These courses equip students with the skills and knowledge to progress onto occupations including:

    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.

    Source: nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk

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  • Two Female Full Time Health And Social Care Students Analysing Human Skeleton Model

    Health & Social Care

    Courses available at Hamilton Campus

    COURSES

    Health & Social Care

    Health And Social Care Full Time Case Study Katie Hilliard Standing Indoors Smiling

    Katie Hilliard

    Katie studied Level 3 preparing to work in the health and social work sector at Wirral Met. She has now progressed to the University of Chester to study an Honours Degree in Adult Nursing. Katie said: "Wirral Met has prepared me for university life by giving me the skills and confidence to start my nursing journey."

    Working closely with NHS Trusts, local authorities and private businesses across the adult social care and healthcare industries, we have built our reputation for high quality education and training that makes a difference.

    Courses available at Hamilton Campus:

    Nursing Courses

    Course Level Code
    Access to Higher Education - Nursing and Allied Health Professions - J004 Level 3 J004

    Career Opportunities

    These courses equip students with the skills and knowledge to progress onto occupations including:

    Starting salaries for Care Assistants can be between £12,000 and £16,000 per year. With experience, qualifications and extra responsibilities or specialist support worker skills, Care Assistants may earn between £18,000 and £21,000 per year. Mental health nurses can earn from £21,000 to £27,000 per year, and experienced nurses working as clinical specialists or nurse team managers can earn from £25,000 to £40,000 per year.

    Source: nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk

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  • Four Full Time Social Studies Students Sat At Long Table In Classroom

    Social Studies

    Courses available at Hamilton Campus

    COURSES

    Social Studies

    Social Studies Full Time Case Study Cristina Radu Standing By Window

    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

    Course Level Code
    Pre Access to HE programmes - Level 2 in Humanities, Nursing &Health Professions or Medical Science - Y022 Level 2 Y022

    Sociology and Criminology

    Course Level Code
    Access to HE Sociology and Criminology - Y038 Level 3 Y038

    Career Opportunities

    These courses equip students with the skills and knowledge to progress onto occupations including:

    Source: nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk

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  • Full Time Public And Uniformed Services Students Climbing A Rock Outdoors

    Public & Uniformed Services

    Courses available at Oval Campus

    COURSES

    Public & Uniformed Services

    Public And Uniformed Services Full Time Case Study Lewis Sutton Wearing Army Uniform

    Lewis Sutton

    Lewis completed the Level 2 and 3 Military Preparation Diploma at Wirral Met and is now serving in the British Army working as a driver in the Royal Logistic Corp. Lewis said: “The Course was brilliant, it gave me an in-depth look at what to expect in my chosen career.”

    Do you want to work in the Armed Forces, Police Service, Fire Service or other uniformed public sector organisations? Outdoor activities, exhibitions and events, run in conjunction with the Armed Forces, Police, and Fire Service, are a routine part of these study programmes.

    Courses available at Oval Campus:

    Public & Uniformed Service

    Course Level Code
    Military Preparation Certificate - K077 Level 3 K077
    Military Preparation Diploma L3 - K110 Level 3 K110

    Career Opportunities

    These courses equip students with the skills and knowledge to progress onto occupations including:

    Starting salaries for Police Officers are from £19,000 per year and a sergeant can earn between £36,000 and £41,000 per year. Private soldiers can earn between £17,000 and £28,000 per year.

    Source: nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk

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  • Female Full Time Science Student Wearing Labcoat Standing In A Lab

    Science

    Courses available at various campuses

    COURSES

    Science

    Science Full Time Case Study Adam Ravenscroft Wearing Graduation Outfit

    Adam Ravenscroft

    Adam completed Level 3 Diploma in Laboratory & Associated Technical Activities, HNC & HND Applied Chemistry and a Level 5 Higher Apprenticeship/BSc Applied Chemistry at Wirral Met. Adam is now studying a Master’s Degree at the University of Liverpool.

    You will study in Wirral Met’s specialist Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Centre including a Chemical Instrumentation Lab with Nuclear Magnetic Resonance equipment; Molecular Biology and Micro Biology Labs; a Robotics and Mechatronics Arena; a Physics and Electronics Lab; a Life Sciences Lab.

    Courses available at 12 Quays Campus & Hamilton Campus:

    Biology

    Course Level Code
    Access to Higher Education - Biomedical Science - S152 Level 3 S152

    Psychology

    Course Level Code
    Access to HE Psychology and Mental Health - Y039 Level 3 Y039

    Career Opportunities

    These courses equip students with the skills and knowledge to progress onto occupations including:

    Starting salaries for Forensic Scientists are £20,000 per year and experienced scientists may earn between £25,000 and £35,000 per year.

    Source: nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk

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  • Five Full Time Fitness And Outdoor Education Students Playing Football On Astroturf

    Sports, Exercise and Fitness

    Courses available at Oval Campus

    COURSES

    Sports, Exercise and Fitness

    Sport Fitness And Outdoor Education Full Time Case Study Chris Connelly Wearing Sports Jacket

    Chris Connelly

    Chris completed the Diploma in Sports and Exercise Science at Wirral Met, then completed BA and MA Degrees at the University of Chester. He now works at GB boxing as Senior Performance Analyst & Technical Lead.

    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 Oval Campus:

    Exercise & Fitness

    Course Level Code
    Personal Trainer (Gym based) Diploma - K048 Level 3 K048

    Sports Coaching and Sports & Exercise Science

    Course Level Code
    Sport Diploma - K065 Level 2 K065
    Sport and Exercise Science Diploma - K040 Level 3 K040
    Sports Coaching, Development and Excellence Diploma - K085 Level 3 K085

    Career Opportunities

    These courses equip students with the skills and knowledge to progress onto occupations including:

    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.

    Source: nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk

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