Wirral Metropolitan College

Wirral Met College, located in the north-west of England, is a state-funded educational institute of further and higher education. It operates through three main campuses in Wirral, two of which are situated in Birkenhead, at a walking distance from the town centre. Its Twelve Quays Campus, which opened in September 2003, offers recreational facilities for students and comprises dance studios, modern library facilities, and art studios. The other campuses of the college are also equipped, providing recreational facilities and educational resources. Further education at Wirral Met College is designed to prepare students for university education or enable them to acquire necessary skills in their chosen areas, such as engineering, accounting, business, and tourism. Additionally, the college also offers a wide range of English language course for students outside the UK, particularly those, who do not have it as their first language. The college has partnerships with the University of Chester, the University of Liverpool, and the University of Central Lancashire. The current Principal and Chief Executive is Sue Higginson, who started her role as Principal in September 2012, having worked at Wirral Metropolitan College previously. Sue has had over 21 years experience in the Further Education sector, having decided to move from industry into a career in education.