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Get a taste of adult learning at Gower College Swansea

Fancy trying something different this autumn? Or perhaps there’s a skill you’ve always wanted to learn but never quite got around to?

With a wide range of courses starting this September, Gower College Swansea is encouraging adults to take a look at what’s on offer - whether that’s learning something new for fun, developing skills for work, or thinking about a change of direction.

Diwrnod Croeso 2026

It was time to welcome a new cohort of Welsh speakers as Gower College Swansea celebrated Diwrnod Croeso 2026 at the Gorseinon Campus. 

The Diwrnod Croeso event allows staff and learners to enjoy a range of activities designed to get everyone using their Welsh as they get to know one another.

Special guests on the day included influencer Jess Martin who is studying a PhD in Applied Linguistics and Bilingualism at Swansea University and who shares her learning journey with her thousands of followers on social media. 

Building the Engineering Workforce Swansea’s Future Will Need

One of the biggest challenges facing engineering employers isn’t finding engineers. It’s finding engineers with the right combination of skills.

Across industry, a combined mechanical and electrical skillset is increasingly valuable but notoriously difficult to recruit.

Employers can find themselves recruiting a mechanical engineering graduate and then investing significant time and resource developing their knowledge of electrical engineering, control systems and automation. Or doing the same in reverse.

They gave her the confidence to believe she could do it”: A parent’s view of Poppy’s journey to Cambridge

For Poppy Harry-Thomas, choosing the right sixth form was about finding somewhere that could offer the subjects she wanted and the flexibility and support to help her achieve her ambitions.

Poppy chose Gower College Swansea to study French and Spanish A Levels, subjects that were not available together at other local sixth-form options.

Her mum, Louisa Harry-Thomas, said the breadth of subjects available was a key reason for choosing the College, but it was the individual support Poppy received that really stood out.

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Gower College Swansea celebrates exceptional results as A Level pass rate reaches 100% for second consecutive year

Gower College Swansea is celebrating an exceptional set of results, with its A Level pass rate reaching 100% for the second year in succession (the Wales national average is 97.5%).

Achievement at the highest grades has risen once again. 14% of learners achieved A* grades, up from 12% in 2025 and higher than the Wales national average of 11%.

High-grade performance was equally impressive, with 39% of learners achieving A*–A grades (the Wales national average is 30%) and 152 learners gaining A* or A grades in every one of their subjects.

Employers invited to invest in future talent through Gower College Swansea’s fully funded Degree and Higher Apprenticeships

Gower College Swansea is inviting employers to explore Degree and Higher Apprenticeship opportunities available in September 2026, offering new and existing employees a funded pathway towards Chartered or Registered status.

How to get your exam / qualification results August 2026

Those with fixed results days should look out for an invitation from us w/c Monday 3 August. This will detail the arrangements for collecting your results. The fixed results days are:

Strong school partnerships help learners thrive at Gower College Swansea

For many young people, the move from school to college is one of the biggest milestones in their education.

New surroundings, new expectations and new routines can make the transition feel daunting, particularly for learners who may need additional support. That's why Gower College Swansea works closely with its partner schools to ensure students feel confident, prepared and excited about the next step in their educational journey.

Gorseinon Campus redevelopment now complete ahead of September opening

Gower College Swansea is delighted to announce that the major redevelopment of its Gorseinon Campus has now reached practical completion, with final finishing touches underway ahead of welcoming learners into the transformed facilities this September.

Delivered in partnership with Kier and supported through Welsh Government's Sustainable Communities for Learning Programme, the £20.6 million investment represents one of the most significant developments in the College's recent history.