Belfast Metropolitan College

About

Belfast Metropolitan College was established in 2007 following a merger of Castlereagh College and the Belfast Institute of Further and Higher Education. It is one of the biggest higher education institutions in Northern Ireland. The college provides an array of part-time and full-time courses and apprenticeship courses across a range of disciplines including finance, administration, journalism, fashion, engineering, science, and more. They also provide A-level, vocational, and access courses. Their college has four campuses – Millfield, Titanic Quarter, Castlereagh, and Springvale.

Each campus has fantastic facilities, some of which include libraries, art rooms, multimedia centers, conference rooms, bakery kitchens, science laboratories, cafeterias, hairdressing salons, fine dining restaurants, fitness suites, and more. The Millfield campus is situated in the central part of the city and has an array of facilities like classrooms, a television studio, a fine arts room, a dark room, a print studio, a joinery workshop, testing labs, and more. Their Titanic Quarter campus is known to be the flagship campus of the college as it houses lots of historic maritime landmarks as well as entertainment facilities like Titanic Belfast and The Odyssey. Their Castlereagh campus is located in the South East region of Belfast and also has some incredible facilities including a tailoring workroom, a motor vehicle workshop, a training restaurant, gym hall, and more. Their Springvale campus sits on Springfield Road and has a 3D animation suite, news and radio studios, audio and production facilities, and more.

Types of Postgraduate Programs They Run

Belfast Metropolitan College does not provide postgraduate programs. The levels of study they provide include A levels, entry-level qualifications, BTECs, OCR, City & Guilds and other vocational qualifications, foundation degrees, bachelor’s degrees, and higher national diplomas.

Admissions Process

If you want to apply for a course at Belfast Metropolitan College, visit the website and navigate to your chosen course page. Here you will see an apply now button. Once you have clicked this button, you can begin filling in your application. Be sure to read the essential entry criteria before you start filling out your application. For bachelor’s degree level courses at Belfast Metropolitan College, you will need to make your application via the UCAS. To do this, visit the UCAS website and find the relevant course. Then, press apply and start making your application. When doing so, you will need to include the correct institution and course codes, these can be found on the Belfast Metropolitan College website. Once you have submitted your application, the college’s admissions team will review it and revert back to you.

Accommodation

Belfast Metropolitan College does not have its own student accommodation or halls of residence. However, the college can advise you and help you find suitable accommodation. The closest halls of residence are Stranmillis University College Halls of Residence and they can arrange to have you live here while you complete your studies. The accommodation is a short bus ride to the campus and the city center. Here you will have a single study bedroom that is fully furnished and centrally heated. You can decide whether you would like a self-catered or catered room. You will have access to the internet, a café, a bar, shops, and laundrette services. For more information, contact Belfast Metropolitan College.

Scholarships and Financial Support

Belfast Metropolitan College does not have scholarships but it does have funding options and schemes to help students support their studies. For example, the BMC Laptop Scheme provides laptops to students who do not have access to IT. In addition, the Learner Support Fund can help with course fees, additional living costs, travel costs, books and equipment costs, and childcare costs. For more information on the schemes and funding options, visit the Belfast Metropolitan College website.

Contact Info

For general enquiries, call 028 9026 5000