Gower College Swansea is a further education college in Swansea, Wales. It was formed in 2010 by the merger of Gorseinon College, and Swansea College Mark Jones, previously principal of Bridgend College, became principal in July 2013. The college's vision is ""To be the best college in Wales"". The college is overseen by twenty governors who form the Corporation Board. The college has several sports academies that enable full-time students to develop skills in football, rugby, netball, hockey, and cricket. Sports scholarships are available.
The college provides further education and other training courses from several campuses and venues in the area: Broadway, GCS Training, Gorseinon campus, Llwyn y Bryn, Sketty Hall, Tycoch campus.
We offer a wide range of full-time A-Level and vocational courses.
In 2017, our A-Level students celebrated an overall pass rate of over 97%. Of these passes, 82% were at the higher grades of A*- C – a substantial percentage increase on our excellent 2016 results and, once again, well above national averages.
Students on our vocational courses also celebrated another year of excellent results. 49% of learners on BTEC Extended Diploma courses achieved at least one Distinction. 30% of students achieved triple distinction grades, and 13% achieved the top D*D*D* grades.
There are many different reasons why people look to study on a part-time basis with us.
For many, it is about gaining the relevant skills to improve their employment prospects. For some, it is about achieving a qualification that has always been on their to-do list while, for others, it is about pursuing a specific interest or hobby.
Apprenticeships are an excellent way for people to earn while they learn in a real job, gaining experience, qualifications, and brighter prospects.
We currently offer three levels of apprenticeships - Level 2 Foundation Apprenticeship, Level 3 Apprenticeship, and Level 4/5 Higher Apprenticeship.
In 2016, we more than doubled the number of Higher Apprenticeships on offer, which means that employers can now access locally the higher-level technical skills vital to their business performance and growth.
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 program, with outstanding results and progression rates to the UK's finest universities.
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