Birmingham Metropolitan College
College · BIRMINGHAM · West Midlands
- Courses for school leavers
- 123
- Subject areas covered
- 22
- Courses listed in total
- 178
What Ofsted found
Find the report on OfstedOverall effectiveness:Good2023
Inspected on 24 October 2023 under the previous framework. Ofsted withdrew overall effectiveness grades for schools in September 2024, so this will not be repeated.
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Requires improvement
- Leadership and management
- Good
Published by Ofsted and reused under the Open Government Licence. We show these judgements but never rank or order colleges by them: a grade from one framework cannot be set against a grade from another.
What they cover, and at what level
A filled cell means at least one course. Gaps matter: if you want Level 3 in a subject they only teach at Level 2, you would need to go elsewhere later.
| Subject | Entry level | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Animals and land | Not offered | Offered | Offered | Not offered |
| Art and design | Not offered | Offered | Offered | Offered |
| Building and construction | Not offered | Offered | Offered | Not offered |
| Business and enterprise | Not offered | Offered | Offered | Offered |
| Childcare and education | Not offered | Offered | Offered | Offered |
| Computing and IT | Not offered | Offered | Not offered | Offered |
| Drama and dance | Not offered | Not offered | Offered | Offered |
| Engineering | Not offered | Offered | Offered | Offered |
| English | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | Offered |
| Games and esports | Not offered | Offered | Offered | Not offered |
| Health and social care | Not offered | Offered | Offered | Offered |
| History and humanities | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | Offered |
| Law | Not offered | Not offered | Offered | Offered |
| Maths | Not offered | Offered | Offered | Offered |
| Media and film | Not offered | Offered | Offered | Offered |
| Music | Not offered | Offered | Not offered | Offered |
| Psychology and society | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | Offered |
| Public and protective services | Not offered | Not offered | Offered | Offered |
| Science | Not offered | Offered | Offered | Offered |
| Skills for life and work | Offered | Offered | Offered | Not offered |
| Sport and fitness | Not offered | Offered | Offered | Offered |
| Travel and tourism | Not offered | Not offered | Offered | Offered |
Campuses
- Matthew Boulton College · Birmingham · B4 7PS
- James Watt College · Birmingham · B44 8NE
- Sutton Coldfield College · Birmingham · B74 2NW
- Erdington Skills Centre · Birmingham · B24 9EW
Their courses for school leavers
Business and enterprise16 courses
- AAT Diploma in Accounting Level 3Level 3 · Applied and BTEC · 42 weeks
- AAT Diploma in Accounting Level 3 Part-TimeLevel 3 · Applied and BTEC · 51 weeks
- Business A LevelLevel 3 · A levels · 88 weeks
- Business Extended Certificate Level 3Level 3 · Applied and BTEC · 42 weeks
- Business Extended Certificate Level 3Level 3 · Applied and BTEC · 42 weeks
- Business National Extended Certificate Level 3Level 3 · Applied and BTEC · 42 weeks
- Business National Foundation Diploma Level 3Level 3 · Applied and BTEC · 42 weeks
- CIPD Foundation Certificate in Human Resource Practice Level 3Level 3 · Vocational and trade · 35 weeks
- UAL Fashion Business & Digital Marketing Diploma Level 3Level 3 · Applied and BTEC · 42 weeks
- AAT Bookkeeping Certificate Level 2Level 2 · Vocational and trade · 19 weeks
- AAT Certificate in Accounting Level 2Level 2 · Vocational and trade · 39 weeks
- AAT Certificate in Accounting Level 2 Part-TimeLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 50 weeks
- Business Extended Certificate Level 2Level 2 · Applied and BTEC · 42 weeks
- Business Extended Certificate Level 2Level 2 · Applied and BTEC · 42 weeks
- AAT Bookkeeping Award Level 1Level 1 · Stepping stones · 8 weeks
- Business Diploma Level 1Level 1 · Stepping stones · 42 weeks
Building and construction12 courses
- Bricklaying Diploma Level 2Level 2 · Vocational and trade · 42 weeks
- Bricklaying Diploma Level 2 (Adult)Level 2 · Vocational and trade · 21 weeks
- Carpentry & Joinery Diploma Level 2Level 2 · Vocational and trade · 42 weeks
- Carpentry & Joinery Diploma Level 2 (Adults)Level 2 · Vocational and trade · 20 weeks
- Electrical InstallationLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 42 weeks
- Electrical Installation Diploma Level 2Level 2 · Vocational and trade · 41 weeks
- Plaster Skimming Certificate Level 2 (Adults)Level 2 · Vocational and trade · 10 weeks
- Plumbing Level 2Level 2 · Vocational and trade · 42 weeks
- Plumbing Level 2 (Adults)Level 2 · Vocational and trade · 40 weeks
- Building Services Diploma level 1 (Electrical & Plumbing)Level 1 · Stepping stones · 42 weeks
- Construction Gateway Diploma Level 1Level 1 · Stepping stones · 42 weeks
- Electrical Installation Diploma Level 1Level 1 · Stepping stones · 42 weeks
Science10 courses
- Applied Science Extended Certificate AAQLevel 3 · Applied and BTEC · 42 weeks
- Applied Science Level 3Level 3 · Applied and BTEC · 94 weeks
- Applied Science Level 3Level 3 · Applied and BTEC · 94 weeks
- Biology A LevelLevel 3 · A levels · 88 weeks
- Chemistry A LevelLevel 3 · A levels · 88 weeks
- Physics A LevelLevel 3 · A levels · 88 weeks
- Applied Science Level 2Level 2 · Vocational and trade · 42 weeks
- Biology GCSE (Fast-Track)Level 2 · Stepping stones · 21 weeks
- Combined Science GCSE (Trilogy)Level 2 · Stepping stones · 42 weeks
- Applied Science Level 1Level 1 · Stepping stones · 42 weeks
Media and film9 courses
- Film Studies A LevelLevel 3 · A levels · 88 weeks
- Media Studies A LevelLevel 3 · A levels · 88 weeks
- UAL Creative Media Production (Film, Podcast and Online) Diploma Level 3Level 3 · Applied and BTEC · 42 weeks
- UAL Creative Media Production (Film, Podcast and Online) Diploma Level 3Level 3 · Applied and BTEC · 42 weeks
- UAL Photography and Moving Image Diploma Level 3Level 3 · Applied and BTEC · 41 weeks
- Art & Design (Graphics & Photography) Award Level 2Level 2 · Vocational and trade · 42 weeks
- UAL Art & Design or Graphics or Photography or Fashion & Textiles Diploma Level 2Level 2 · Applied and BTEC · 42 weeks
- UAL Creative Media Production Diploma Level 2Level 2 · Applied and BTEC · 42 weeks
- UAL Art & Design (Art, Graphics, Photography, Textiles) Diploma Level 1Level 1 · Stepping stones · 42 weeks
Art and design9 courses
- Fine Art A LevelLevel 3 · A levels · 88 weeks
- UAL Architecture Diploma Level 3Level 3 · Applied and BTEC · 41 weeks
- UAL Art & Design Foundation Diploma Level 3Level 3 · Applied and BTEC · 42 weeks
- UAL Creative Practice: Art, Design and Communication Diploma & Extended Diploma Level 3Level 3 · Applied and BTEC · 42 weeks
- UAL Graphic Design Diploma Level 3Level 3 · Applied and BTEC · 41 weeks
- Floristry Creative Crafts Certificate Level 2Level 2 · Vocational and trade · 20 weeks
- Art & Design Award Level 1Level 1 · Stepping stones · 42 weeks
- Floristry Creative Crafts Award Level 1Level 1 · Stepping stones · 19 weeks
- UAL Media and Games Diploma Level 1Level 1 · Stepping stones · 42 weeks
Health and social care8 courses
- Counselling Skills Diploma Level 3Level 3 · Applied and BTEC · 40 weeks
- Health & Social Care Diploma Level 3Level 3 · Applied and BTEC · 42 weeks
- Health and Social Care Extended Certificate AAQLevel 3 · Applied and BTEC · 42 weeks
- Counselling Skills Certificate Level 2Level 2 · Vocational and trade · 40 weeks
- Health & Social Care Certificate Level 2Level 2 · Applied and BTEC · 42 weeks
- Level 2 Progression onto Dental ProfessionsLevel 2 · Other courses · 42 weeks
- Pre-Access to ScienceLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 40 weeks
- Introduction to Health, Social Care, Children & Young People's Setting CACHE Level 1 Award/CertificateLevel 1 · Stepping stones · 42 weeks
Engineering8 courses
- Engineering Diploma Level 3Level 3 · Vocational and trade · 42 weeks
- Engineering Diploma Level 2Level 2 · Vocational and trade · 42 weeks
- Rail Engineering Track Maintenance Level 2Level 2 · Vocational and trade · 4 weeks
- Welding Award Level 2Level 2 · Vocational and trade · 20 weeks
- Engineering Technologies Certificate Level 1Level 1 · Stepping stones · 42 weeks
- Manual Metal Arc Welding Award Level 1Level 1 · Stepping stones · 12 weeks
- Metal Inert Gas Welding Award Level 1Level 1 · Stepping stones · 12 weeks
- Tungsten Inert Gas Welding Award Level 1Level 1 · Stepping stones · 12 weeks
Psychology and society7 courses
- Applied Law with Criminology and Applied Psychology Level 3Level 3 · Vocational and trade · 42 weeks
- Applied Law with Criminology and Applied Psychology Level 3Level 3 · Vocational and trade · 42 weeks
- Applied Law with Criminology and Applied Psychology Level 3Level 3 · Vocational and trade · 42 weeks
- Economics A LevelLevel 3 · A levels · 88 weeks
- Politics A LevelLevel 3 · A levels · 88 weeks
- Psychology A LevelLevel 3 · A levels · 88 weeks
- Sociology A LevelLevel 3 · A levels · 88 weeks
Sport and fitness7 courses
- Physical Education A LevelLevel 3 · A levels · 88 weeks
- Sport & Exercise Sciences Diploma Level 3Level 3 · Applied and BTEC · 42 weeks
- Sport & Fitness Foundation Diploma Level 3Level 3 · Applied and BTEC · 42 weeks
- Sports Coaching & Development Diploma Level 3Level 3 · Applied and BTEC · 42 weeks
- Gym Instructing YMCA Certificate Level 2Level 2 · Vocational and trade · 20 weeks
- Sports Industry Skills (Leading Children's Sports Activities) Diploma Level 2Level 2 · Vocational and trade · 42 weeks
- Sport & Active Leisure Diploma Level 1Level 1 · Stepping stones · 42 weeks
Childcare and education7 courses
- Supporting Teaching & Learning in Schools Award/Certificate Level 3Level 3 · Vocational and trade · 41 weeks
- Early Years Practitioner NCFE CACHE Diploma Level 2Level 2 · Vocational and trade · 42 weeks
- Supporting Teaching & Learning in Schools Certificate Level 2Level 2 · Vocational and trade · 42 weeks
- Supporting Teaching & Learning in Schools Certificate Level 2 (Adults)Level 2 · Vocational and trade · 41 weeks
- Introduction to Early Years Settings Award Level 1Level 1 · Stepping stones · 13 weeks
- Preparing to work in Schools Award Level 1Level 1 · Stepping stones · 14 weeks
- Safeguarding in a Learning Environment NCFE CACHE Award Level 1Level 1 · Stepping stones · 10 weeks
Skills for life and work7 courses
- FT GCSE Programme (Science Route)Level 2 · Stepping stones · 37 weeks
- Humanities GCSE (Three Year A Level route)Level 2 · A levels · 37 weeks
- Vocational Studies (Bridge to Success) Level 1Level 1 · Stepping stones · 42 weeks
- ESOL 16-18Entry level · Stepping stones · 42 weeks
- Vocational Studies Certificate Entry Level 2Entry level · Stepping stones · 42 weeks
- Vocational Studies Entry Level 3 (Entrance to Success)Entry level · Stepping stones · 42 weeks
- Vocational Studies Entry Level 3 (Entrance to Success)Entry level · Stepping stones · 42 weeks
Drama and dance5 courses
- Drama & Theatre Studies A LevelLevel 3 · A levels · 88 weeks
- UAL Level 3 Diploma in Performing & Production Arts (Acting)Level 3 · Applied and BTEC · 42 weeks
- UAL Level 3 Diploma in Performing & Production Arts (Dance)Level 3 · Applied and BTEC · 42 weeks
- UAL Level 3 Diploma in Performing & Production Arts (Production Arts)Level 3 · Applied and BTEC · 42 weeks
- UAL Level 2 Diploma in Performing & Production ArtsLevel 2 · Applied and BTEC · 42 weeks
History and humanities4 courses
Animals and land4 courses
- Horticulture Diploma Level 2Level 2 · Vocational and trade · 42 weeks
- Horticulture Diploma Level 2 (Adult Learner)Level 2 · Vocational and trade · 41 weeks
- Practical Horticulture Skills Certificate Level 2Level 2 · Vocational and trade · 20 weeks
- Practical Horticulture Skills Certificate Level 1Level 1 · Stepping stones · 5 weeks