College News

Apprenticeships: Driving Skills, Careers and Business Growth

In recent years, apprenticeships have become one of the most powerful tools we have for strengthening our local economy, tackling skills shortages, and creating real career opportunities for people of all ages.  

Top Revision Tips and the Importance of Wellbeing by Gower College Swansea

As the exam season fast approaches, we spoke with Joshua Jordan, Learner Engagement and Personal Development Lead at Gower College Swansea, about the College’s support systems, top revision advice, and why wellbeing should never be overlooked during this busy time.  

International Programme Wraps Up a Successful Year

The International social programme has been a great success for this academic year, with strong participation from both AS and A2 students across a range of engaging activities organised by the International team.

College students heading to top drama schools

Gower College Swansea is celebrating after 11 students from its Level 4 Professional Diploma in Performance course were accepted at specialist drama schools across the UK.

“This is a fantastic result for our Level 4 students,” says Curriculum Leader Wyn Richards. “To have so many firm offers and recalls within one cohort is fantastic news and we are all so proud.

£5m to support students with additional learning needs in Further Education

New funding will transform educational facilities for students with additional learning needs (ALN) in FE Colleges across Wales.

All 13 FE Colleges in Wales will benefit from the £5m to create more accessible and inclusive learning environments.

On a visit to Gower College Swansea the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Vikki Howells, toured the dedicated ALN department at the College and met with students benefiting from specialist support.

She met learner Juno, who spoke about the importance of having support.

Juno said:

VR Headsets to Revolutionise Exam Preparation at Gower College Swansea

Gower College Swansea is adding a cutting-edge twist to exam preparation by expanding its use of virtual reality (VR)—helping students reduce anxiety and build confidence through immersive, lifelike exam experiences ahead of the big day.

Learners can now experience exam rooms and timed assessment scenarios in VR, designed to demystify the unknown, reduce stress triggers, and empower them to feel calm and in control when it matters most.

Agored Cymru Award for former Access student

Former Gower College Swansea student Shannon Jade has been given an Access to Higher Education Award by Agored Cymru for her Outstanding Academic Achievement.

Shannon, who completed an Access to Psychology and Counselling course at the Tycoch Campus before commencing a Degree in Sociology at Swansea University, was given her award by Darren Howells, CEO of Agored Cymru, and Victor Morgan, Agored’s Access to Higher Education Manager.

Celebrating success of the first User Centred Design apprenticeship in the UK

The first ever apprenticeship course focusing on putting people at the centre of the design of digital public services is celebrating the successful graduation of its three students.

The User Centred Design apprenticeship was developed by the Centre for Digital Public Services (CDPS) in partnership with Gower College Swansea (GCS).

Bright futures ahead for science students

18 students from Gower College Swansea are holding offers to study medicine or veterinary science at university this September.

The College’s Medics, Dentists and Vets (MDV) tutorial support provision - which is part of the wider GCS Honours programme - gives students who have expressed an interest in medical sciences, veterinary science, dentistry and pharmacy an opportunity to gain the skills and experience needed to apply to their chosen university.

Passion SPARKS with electrical student

After a series of intense nationwide heats held earlier this year, The highly anticipated SPARKS Learner of the Year 2025 Grand Final has come to an exciting conclusion, showcasing the skills, dedication and passion of the UK’s top electrical students and apprentices. The final, held on April 2nd and 3rd at JTL Training Birmingham, saw seven talented finalists go head-to-head in a rigorous two-day competition.

We are pleased to announce Drew Squires O’Sullivan from Gower College Swansea as our SPARKS Learner of the Year 2025 Runner-Up.