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Courses
Wirral Met has a course to suit you. Delivered in our excellent facilities by tutors who are passionate about their subjects.
Apprenticeships
Apprenticeships allow you to work, gain qualifications and valuable experience, whilst earning a salary.
Student Support
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Student Life
At Wirral Met, we offer a wide range of activities and support suited to your individual needs.
About Us
Wirral Met is a large college of Further and Higher Education, supporting over 10,000 students every year with a range of courses from entry level to higher education.
What makes society unequal? How do social characteristics such as class, race and gender affect our everyday life? Why do people commit crime? And why are certain people more likely to go through the criminal justice system?
If you are interested in exploring a career as a Social and Humanities Scientist, or a Psychologist, our experienced tutors will provide you with the skills required to succeed in this rapidly growing sector.
Explore courses and progress further with a full or part-time course at Wirral Met’s Conway Park and Twelve Quays campuses in Birkenhead.
Examine how we function as a society, how society can shape our lives, culture and politics in one of Wirral Met’s Sociology Courses.
Do you have an interest in criminology or in criminal justice? Learn about the concepts around these topics, what they tell us about society and how they are used day to day.
Explore the complexities of social life with this full-time degree, validated by the University of Chester, that will develop your skills and knowledge through a diverse range of topics within Sociology and Criminology.
Do you want to learn how to understand, respond to and manage mental health conditions? Wirral Met’s part-time course is designed to introduce you to various mental health disorders.
Need help choosing the right course?
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Many students progress onto jobs once they have completed their full-time study programmes, and other Level 3 students progress onto Higher Education to study towards a degree, which is validated by the University of Liverpool.
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.”
These courses equip students with the skills and knowledge to progress onto occupations including:
Latest News
University Centre welcomes sociology expert for guest lecture
Thursday 23rd February
Higher education students took part in a guest lecture from The University of Liverpool last Friday. Dr Kirst...
Wirral Met Supports Mental Health Awareness Week 2022
Wednesday 11th May
Wirral Met College are hosting a range of activities for staff and students in support of Mental Health Awaren...
Thursday 17th March
Our March Open Day takes place Thursday 17 March, 4.30 - 7pm. Across five campuses, you will have the...
The Met Quarterly | Issue 2 Out Now!
Monday 7th February
To coincide with National Apprenticeship Week 2022, here's issue two of 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗲𝘁 𝗤𝘂𝗮...
Meet our Students' Union President and Student Governor!
Thursday 28th October
Wirral Met has appointed a new Students' Union President and Student Governor for the next academic year. &nb...
Meet Alexandra Tolond, BA (Hons) Sociology with Criminology Student
Monday 4th May
Alexandra started her journey with Wirral Met College in 2018 on an Access to HE course before progressing on ...
Part-time courses starting April to June 2020
Wednesday 4th March
It’s never too late to develop new skills for a promotion, boost your CV or take your career in a new direct...
Wirral Met supports National Careers Week 2020
Tuesday 25th February
Wirral Met is proud to be supporting National Careers Week (NCW) during 2nd-7th March 2020. ...
Monday 18th November
Are you looking to discover a new hobby or take your career in a new direction? However your 2020 is shaping u...
Wednesday 22nd May
Wirral Met College is holding a 19+ Open Evening on Wednesday 26th June 2019, 5.00 – 7.00 pm at Twelve Quays...
Qualifications
About
Christian has over 10 years experience teaching adults on Further Education and Higher Education courses, from introduction courses up to final year of degree. His main teaching responsibility is on BA Sociology with Criminology (accredited by the University of Chester), where he teaches Year 2 and Year 3 modules, as well as supporting students through his role as a Personal Academic Tutor.
Interests, Projects & Publications
Christian's areas of sociological interests include social identities, subcultures, digital studies and sex work.
Memberships with Professional Bodies
British Sociological Association
Beth is a Curriculum Lead for Community Education at Wirral Met College with ten years of experience teaching students and creating a range of different courses. Beth has an MSc in Pyschological Trauma and specialises in Psychology and Mental Health, Beth uses her experience to create exciting new courses for different partner organisations within the community.
Joe is currently in his second year as a Biology lecturer at Wirral Met College. Joe teaches across a range of courses including Access to Nursing, Access Biomedical Science, Pre-access to Health and on the Psychology 2+2 degree course. Joe enjoys meeting new people in the community and teaching on courses such as digital skills. His interests include sport, creative writing, and cooking.
Michelle herself studied at Wirral Met on the 2+2 Psychology degree and the PGCE teacher training. She is now the programme lead for some of the access courses at Wirral Met College. Michelle has a bubbly personality and enjoys teaching courses in the community. Michelle has a number of years’ experience teaching Psychology and Mental Health and supporting students with their progression in education.
Harriet is level 2 programme lead at Wirral Met College with six years of experience teaching students. Harriet teaches a range of different courses related Psychology and Mental Health. Harriet uses her experience to create and deliver courses within the community in a relaxed and positive learning environment.
Jackie studied with Wirral Met herself, starting in the community on an introduction to psychology course then progressing onto the 2+2 psychology degree and finally progressing onto the PGCE teacher training. Jackie now enjoys teaching students in the community because this is where she started and enjoys seeing students’ progress. Her hobbies include taking her grandchildren out.
Christian has over 10 years experience teaching adults on Further Education and Higher Education courses, from introduction courses up to final year of degree. He holds a PGCE in
Daisy holds a degree in Psychology from Edge Hill University and a Masters degree in Forensic Psychology from Manchester Metropolitan University. Daisy currently teaches our Pyschology and Mental Health courses at Wirral Met. Daisy has a passion for Forensic Pscyhology and investigating why an offender offends. She is able to provide a different perspective on most topics for her learners, applying her knowledge to the offending population. Daisy is excited to share this knowledge with more people through our community education courses.
Nicole is the Community Education Administrator. She loves going out into the community, meeting new people, and supporting with guidance and enrolment on a range of different courses.
Johanna's background is as an illustrator/designer, printmaker, and teacher. She really enjoys delivering bespoke and interactive art workshops in the Birkenhead community on behalf of Wirral Met College. Johanna aims to tap into latent creativity and give people a voice through self-publishing, illustration and making. In the last year, Johanna has been sharing different techniques for creating artwork and encouraging people to share and discuss their ideas.
Qualifications
About
John-Lloyd Quayle is a lens-based artist, researcher, and an educator with a background in socially engaged practice, adult education and traditional photographic practices. Graduating with a BA (Hons) Degree in Photography from The University of Chester in 2014, John-Lloyd went on to gaining his Post Graduate Certificate in Education and then graduating from a master’s degree in photography at Middlesex University. He is now undertaking a practice-based PhD at The University of Chester.
John-Lloyd has worked alongside internationally renowned photographers such as, Richard Billingham and Tom Wood, where he was able to gain a unique experience and a distinctive skill set. He has also worked with well-known creative establishments such as Steidl and The Museum of Modern Art.
Interests, Projects and Publications
John-Lloyd’s research investigates into the phenomenological concept of ' A Sense of Nearness,' inspired by Elizabeth Barrett Browning. His exploration focuses on investigations into the intricate relationships among physical photographic artefacts, their rich and evocative material qualities, and their ability to place the viewer of the photographic artefact in the proximity of the real-life event.
Occupying the interconnected fields of an analogue-focussed photographic practices and documentary photography, he aims to push the boundaries of photography, aspiring to elevate the photographic representation of his subject matter.
Notably, John-Lloyd has showcased his work through a series of solo exhibitions across England and has participated in exhibitions alongside esteemed photographers such as Tom Wood and Suzanne St Clare.
Qualifications
About
A dedicated teacher with over a decade of experience, before moving to Teacher Training, James was the lead teacher of GCSE English at Wirral Metropolitan College. Prior to that role, James taught in Further Education for six years as a teacher of GCSE English and Functional Skills. James also has prior experience teaching in Secondary Education where he taught at schools across Merseyside, however James got his start in teaching in the USA, where he taught at a Higher Education and Further Education level.
Interests, Projects and Publications
James has an interest in cognitive load theory, neuro-cognitive approaches learning and supporting disadvantaged learners.
Memberships with Professional Bodies
Society for Education and Training