Social Studies Courses

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.

SOCIOLOGY Courses at Wirral Met 1 Course
Examine how we function as a society, how society can shape our lives, culture and politics in one of Wirral Met’s Sociology Courses.

Course Code Y022
Pre Access to HE Humanities and Social Science - Y022
Full-time
Level 2
19+ Adults - Full Time
12 Quays Campus

CRIMINOLOGY AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE Courses at Wirral Met 0 Course
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.

SOCIOLOGY AND CRIMINOLOGY DEGREE AT WIRRAL MET 2 Courses
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.

Course Code Y038
Access to HE Sociology and Criminology - Y038
Full-time
Level 3
19+ Adults - Full Time
Hamilton Campus

Course Code Z060
BA (Hons) Sociology with Criminology - Z060
Full-time
University Level
Higher Education
Hamilton Campus

MENTAL HEALTH Courses at Wirral Met 0 Course
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.

WHERE ARE THEY NOW?

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.”

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

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