Please note the college will be closed from 5pm 20 December - 6 January. Key Information for the Christmas Break

Your Application Process Explained

Education Programmes for Young People


Make your application

The start of your Wirral Met journey! Once your application is submitted it will be acknowledged by email and our team will aim to process it within 48 hours during our working week.

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Join a Welcome Event

You will be invited to an Open Event by email. This is your opportunity to visit our campuses, meet your tutors and find out about the courses you are interested in.  It’s also your chance to ask any questions, discuss any learning support requirements and find out about student financial support.

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ATTEND YOUR INTERVIEW

You will be invited to an interview, audition, portfolio review or skills test depending on the course you are applying for.  We will send you some information about how you can prepare for this and you may also be asked to bring along a piece of work with your invite.

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RECEIVE YOUR OFFER LETTER

After you have attended your interview , you will receive a formal offer via post. To accept this offer and secure your place at Wirral Met, simply follow the instructions in the letter.

If you do not receive an offer at this time, don’t worry, we can advise you about alternative courses that are right for you

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KEEP IN TOUCH (KIT) DAY

Before enrolment, you will join a KIT day alongside other students on your course. This will cover everything you need to know about equipment, personal protective equipment (PPE), uniforms (if applicable) and what you need to do next for your course!

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INVITATION TO ENROLMENT

During August, you will be sent an invitation to finalise your enrolment. Here we will need to see proof of your GCSE results. You will be given your Wirral Met College student ID, timetable and given your official start date! Our support teams will be on hand to answer any questions you may have.

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YOUR FIRST DAY AT COLLEGE

Your life as a College student begins! Your first week will include lots of exciting activities to introduce you to your course and career pathway

Education Programmes for Adults


Make your application

The start of your Wirral Met journey! Once your application is submitted, our team will start to process it within 48 hours during our working week.

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Interview

You will be invited to an information session and interview by email, depending on your course.This is our opportunity to get to know you and give you a chance to find out more about us. If you can’t attend your Interview, please let us know so we can schedule an alternative date.

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Receive your Offer Email

Subject to successful Interview, you will receive a formal offer via email. To accept this offer and secure your place at Wirral Met, simply follow the instructions in the email.

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Invitation to Enrolment

During August, you will be sent an invitation to enrol. As part of the enrolment process, you will need to provide proof of your qualifications and may be asked to provide evidence to assess your fee-paying status. You will be given your Wirral Met College student ID, timetable and given your official start date! Our support teams will be on hand to answer any questions you may have.

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Your first day at College

Your life as a College student begins! Your first week will include an induction to your course and the opportunity to explore our specialist facilities related to your studies.

If you have any questions about any of these stages then please get in touch; we are here to help you. Please call our Admissions team on 0151 551 7777 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. We look forward to welcoming you as a student at Wirral Met College soon.