University Level Courses

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.

  • Art, Design, Creative Media & Music

    Courses available at Twelve Quays Campus

    COURSES

    Art, Design, Creative Media & Music

    Fine Art Degree Student Sally Weaver Exploring Icelandic Waterfall With Magnifying Glass

    Sally Weaver

    Sally studied a degree 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 Twelve Quays Campus:

    Art & Design

    Course Level Code
    UAL Level 4 Foundation Diploma in Art and Design - VA401 Level 4 VA401

    Photography

    Course Level Code
    BTEC Higher National Diploma (HND) Photography - CA501 Higher Education CA501
    Poly

    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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  • Accounting & Professional Studies

    Courses available at Hamilton Campus

    COURSES

    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 - BU401 Level 4 BU401

    Human Resource (HR) Courses

    Course Level Code
    CIPD Associate Diploma in People Management - BU501 Level 5 BU501
    Poly

    Career Opportunities

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

    Salaries start at around £15,000 - £22,000 per year and experienced accountants can earn around £30,000 per year.

    Source: nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk

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  • Counselling

    Courses available at Hamilton Campus

    COURSES

    Counselling

    Counselling Higher Education Case Study Sean Lavery Wearing Graduation Outfit

    Sean Lavery

    Sean has completed a raft of counselling courses at Wirral Met, from CPCAB level 2 Introduction to Counselling Skills to a level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling. Sean now works for Wirral Met as a counselling lecturer and is also an addiction counsellor for SHARP Liverpool.

    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:

    Counselling

    Course Level Code
    Therapeutic Counselling Diploma - AE401 Level 4 AE401
    Poly

    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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  • Social Studies

    Courses available at Hamilton Campus

    COURSES

    Social Studies

    Social Studies Higher Education Case Study Cristina Radu Sat By Window Smiling

    Lisa Buxton

    Lisa works as the Centre Manager for Tomorrow's Women in Chester and studied BA Sociology with Criminology. She said "the modules covered in this degree provided a great foundation for my role at Tomorrow's Women giving me a greater insight of societal issues and the criminal justice system. The tutors were incredibly supportive during my time here and I highly recommend this course and studying at Wirral Met as a whole."

    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 - AE602 Higher Education AE602
    Poly

    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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  • Psychology

    Courses available at Hamilton Campus

    COURSES

    Psychology

    Science Higher Education Case Study Devin Jones Wearing White Uniform

    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) - AE601 Higher Education AE601
    Poly

    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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  • Teacher Training

    Courses available at Hamilton Campus

    COURSES

    Teacher Training

    Teaching And Assessing Higher Education Case Study Louise Fury Standing Outside Garden

    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 Hamilton 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
    PGDiT Further Education and Skills (Full Time) - TE701 7 TE701
    University Higher Diploma in Teaching (Further Education and Skills) (Part-Time) - TE501 Level 5 TE501
    Poly

    Career Opportunities

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

    Source: nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk

    Read more about Teacher Training


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