2022-23 School Leavers' Course Guide
Full Time
Part Time
Apprenticeships
International
Higher Education
Employers
Full Time
We offer almost 40 A Level subjects (many of which are not offered at GCSE) and 40 vocational subject choices so, whatever your interest, we will have a suitable course for you.
In 2021, the overall A Level pass rate was 99%. Of these passes, 43% were at grades A*- A, 70% were at A*- B and 88% were at A*- C. The overall pass rate at AS Level was 95%.
The College’s vocational results were also strong again this year with a 96% pass rate across Level 3 Extended Diplomas.
Apprenticeships
Apprenticeships are a great way for people to earn while they learn in a real job, gaining experience, qualifications and brighter prospects for the future.
We currently offer three levels of apprenticeships - Level 2 Foundation Apprenticeship, Level 3 Apprenticeship and Level 4/5 Higher Apprenticeship.
Part Time
Whether you are looking to boost your employability, change the direction of your career, update your skills or simply learn something new, at Gower College Swansea we will have a part time course for you.
We realise that adult learners have many demands on their time and, for this reason, we offer a variety of flexible and short courses.
Higher Education
You can choose to study a higher level qualification with us to help you progress in your chosen career. We offer smaller class sizes, lower course fees, plenty of support and flexible delivery. We also have a bespoke University Centre complete with a student common room and library.
We are a QAA Quality Assured provider of higher education courses, many of which are validated by leading institutions such as the University of South Wales, the University of Wales Trinity Saint David, University of Gloucestershire and Wrexham Glyndŵr University.
International
Gower College Swansea is one of the highest performing colleges in the country and is located in the UK’s first designated area of outstanding natural beauty.
We are renowned for our A Level programme, with outstanding results and progression rates to the UK’s finest universities.
Employers
GCS Training is the college’s business training arm, providing training solutions for employers that want to get the best out of their staff.
As part of one of the leading FE colleges in Wales, GCS Training not only offers off-the-peg training but we can also tailor courses to meet your exact requirements. And with a wide range of work-based, classroom and distance learning options, there’s the perfect mix for your business.
Applications for apprenticeships are now open
News and Events
Celebration of Creativity competition for Broadway’s Hairdressing students.
Oct 13
Students from the Level 2 VRQ Diploma in Hairdressing were in full competition mode last week at Broadway’s Hair, Beauty, and Holistic Centre.... Continue reading
WorldSkills national finals here we come!
Oct 12
Nine current and former students from Gower College Swansea have been named as national finalists at WorldSkills UK, clearing the way for them to... Continue reading
Updates to Covid-19 testing for students
Oct 7
In line with recent Welsh Government guidelines to further reduce the transmission of Covid-19, the following changes will now be in place from... Continue reading
