A PLA will allow you to study flexible, part time courses around your existing responsibilities.
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 2020, the College celebrated its strongest set of exam results. At A Level, the pass rate at grades of A*-C was 93% and at grades A*-A the pass rate was 45%.
Across the broad range of vocational courses, 64% of students achieved at least one Distinction.
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 full time courses are now open
Applications for apprenticeships are now open
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Digital learning platform launched
Apr 15
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Updated statement on police presence at Tycoch Campus (14 April)
Apr 14
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Update from Principal, Mark Jones (25 March)
Mar 25
We are delighted to report that, from Monday 12 April, all students will be invited to return to College for face-to-face learning in very much the... Continue reading
