Welcome from Belfast Metropolitan College’s Director
and Chief Executive

I am really pleased that you are considering joining us at Belfast Metropolitan College. We are the largest further and higher education College in Northern Ireland and by far the biggest educational institution in Belfast. We are at the forefront of developing our course provision so that it meets today’s skills needs and anticipate those of the future. This in turn, should you decide to join us, will enable you to gain employment, develop yourself professionally or improve your chances of gaining access to higher education.

Our vast range of courses are in high demand so I would advise you to apply early to ensure that you have the best possible chance of securing your place with us.

During 2009/10, the College was subject to a number of external inspections and samples of the comments received are listed below:

“In the areas evaluated, the quality of the planning for and use of ILT in Belfast Metropolitan College is very good. The College is meeting very effectively the educational needs of the learners and has demonstrated its capacity for sustained self-improvement.”
September 2009

“The quality of provision in electrical and electronic engineering is outstanding, with excellent curriculum planning and collegial work across the campuses, strong industrial links, high expectations and standards of work.”
March 2010

During 2009/10, the College also achieved and maintained a number of highly regarded quality management standards – all of these standards have been instrumental in driving further improvement throughout the College.

This year is also an exciting time for us as we shall be opening our fantastic, state-of-the-art building located in the Titanic Quarter area of the city. Depending on your course of study, you may be located at this fabulous building and you are sure to be impressed with all its facilities.

We would be delighted to play a key role in your learning journey and should you decide to join us, we look forward to welcoming you to Belfast Met this September 2011.

Marie-Therese McGivern
Director and Chief Executive