Free Level 2 Psychology Course in Birkenhead. Classes run at Wirral Met College, part-time during the day, over 18 weeks. This free psychology course for adults is funded by Liverpool City Region Combined Authority's Adult Skills Fund. You don't need formal qualifications to apply, but you'll need to read and write clearly in English. You must be 19 or over on or before 31st August to enrol. You'll explore the key concepts, theories and perspectives that shape psychology as a discipline, building your study skills alongside your subject knowledge.
Who this course is for
Many adults can study this course for free. Check the 'Can I study for free?' section below to see if you're eligible. This course is funded by Liverpool City Region Combined Authority's Adult Skills Fund. Our Level 2 Certificate in Psychology is designed to provide you with the skills, knowledge and experience in developing your study skills and the very interesting subject of psychology. You will be learning about the discipline in terms of the concepts, theories and perspectives which characterise Psychology. This course is intended to offer progression to higher level study in Psychology and also to a range of other Social Sciences, Humanities and Care courses.
Entry requirements
You must be 19 or over on or before 31st August to study on this course. Applicants may be considered on their individual skills and experience. You do not need formal qualifications for this course. However, you must be able to read and write clearly, interpret tasks, be willing to work independently, produce answers in a legible and understandable form and organise information clearly and coherently. If English is not your first language, you may need an assessment before enrolling on this cou
What you will learn
You'll explore core psychological concepts, theories and perspectives.
You'll develop your academic study skills, including organising and presenting information clearly.
You'll examine different schools of thought within psychology and how they explain human behaviour.
You'll interpret and respond to tasks independently, building your analytical thinking.
You'll learn how to structure and communicate ideas in a clear, coherent way.
How you will learn
You'll attend classroom-based sessions at Wirral Met College during the day. Learning is delivered through taught sessions, discussion, and independent study tasks. Assessment is based on written work you produce throughout the course. If English is not your first language, you may be asked to complete an assessment before you enrol.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Wirral Met College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: supports people in health and social care settings.
Mental health support worker: assists people with mental health needs day to day.
Learning support assistant: helps students in schools or colleges.
Youth worker: works with young people in community or education settings.
Counselling support worker: entry-level role in counselling or wellbeing services.
Community development worker: supports individuals and groups in local communities.
What you could study next
Level 3 Certificate or Diploma in Psychology: a natural next step if you want to go deeper into the subject and move toward higher education.
Access to Higher Education Diploma (Psychology or Social Sciences): prepares you to apply for a university degree in psychology, counselling, or a related field.
Level 3 Health and Social Care Diploma: opens routes into professional roles in care, mental health support, and community services.
