Gower College Swansea
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| Type | Further Education College |
|---|---|
| Principal | Mark Jones |
| Location | , , |
| Website | www.gcs.ac.uk |
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Gower College Swansea (Welsh: Coleg Gŵyr Abertawe) is a further education college in Swansea, Wales. It was formed in 2010 by the merger of Gorseinon College and Swansea College.[1][2][3] Mark Jones, previously Vice Principal of Swansea College and then principal of Bridgend College, became principal in July 2013[4]
Exam results
Governance
The college is overseen by twenty governors who form the Corporation Board.[6]
Sports academies
The college has a number of sports academies that enable full-time students to develop skills in football, rugby, netball, hockey and cricket. Sports scholarships are available.[7]
Higher education courses
The college offers the following higher education courses:[8]
Foundation Degrees
- Analytical and Forensic Science
- Care and Support
- Early Childhood
- IT Management for Business
- Education Learning and Development
- English and History
- Housing and Sustainable Communities
- Sports Development and Management
Higher National Certificates and Diplomas
- HNC and HND in Building Services
- HND in Business and Accountancy
- HND in Computer and Information Systems
- HNC and HND in Electrical/Electronic Engineering
- HND in Electrical Engineering
- HNC and HND in Mechanical Engineering
Other
- Professional Graduate Certificate in Education
- CertEd Post-compulsory Education and Training
- Diploma in Leadership for Children's Care, Learning and Development (Advanced Practice)

