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.
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COURSES
Art, Design, Creative Media & Music
Courses available at 12 Quays Campus
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:
- 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
Caitlin Sullivan
Caitlin joined Wirral Met on an AAT Assistant Accountant apprenticeship in 2019, working at Wirral Borough Council. Caitlin has since progressed on to Queen’s University Belfast to study a Masters in International Public Policy.
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:
Course Level Code CMI Certificate in Team Leading - BESPOKE EMPLOYER COURSE - B198 Level 2 B198 CMI Diploma in Principles of Management and Leadership - bespoke for employers. - D114 Level 3 D114 CMI Diploma in Management and Leadership L5 - bespoke for employers. - D120 Level 5 D120 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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COURSES
Computing & IT
Courses available at Hamilton Campus
Computing & IT
Stuart Williams
Stuart completed Digital & Computing Technologies Foundation & level 3 Extended Diplomas at Wirral Met.
This is a very fast moving and exciting area to be involved in, as technology constantly changes. You will study in Wirral Met’s STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Maths) Centre using impressive IT facilities including drones and virtual reality tools.
Courses available at Hamilton Campus:
Course Level Code Entry Level Essential Digital Skills - C119 Entry Level 3 C119 Career Opportunities
These courses equip students with the skills and knowledge to progress onto occupations including:
- Games designer - View occupation details here
- IT support technician - View occupation details here
- Software designer - View occupation details here
- Systems analyst - View occupation details here
- Web designer - View occupation details here
IT Support Technicians can earn from between £18,000 to £30,000 per year, depending on their experience and Web Designers can earn around £15,000 to £30,000 per year.
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COURSES
Engineering & Automotive
Courses available at 12 Quays Campus
Engineering & Automotive
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 Manufacturing Engineering
Course Level Code Award in 2D Computer Aided Design - E221 Level 2 E221 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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Health & Social Care
Courses available at various campuses
Health & Social Care
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 12 Quays Campus & Hamilton Campus:
Health and Social Care Courses
Course Level Code Certificate in Mental Health Awareness Level 2 - J201 Level 2 J201 Pre Access to HE programmes - Level 2 in Humanities, Nursing &Health Professions or Medical Science - Y022 Level 2 Y022 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:
- Care Assistant - View occupation details here
- Counsellor - View occupation details here
- Dental Nurse - View occupation details here
- Health Professional - View occupation details here
- Nurse - View occupation details here
- Social Worker - View occupation details here
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.
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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 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:
- 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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Public & Uniformed Services
Courses available at Oval Campus
Public & Uniformed Services
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:
- Army/Navy/RAF - View occupation details here
- Fire officer - View occupation details here
- Police officer - View occupation details here
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.
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Science
Courses available at various campuses
Science
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:
- 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, Exercise and Fitness
Courses available at Oval Campus
Sports, Exercise and Fitness
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:
- 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.
