Gower College Swansea
Swansea, United Kingdom
Quick facts
- World rank
- Unranked
- Acceptance rate
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- Students
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- International students
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- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
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Overview
Gower College Swansea is one of the highest performing colleges in the UK, located in Swansea, Wales — the UK's first designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The college offers A Levels, vocational qualifications, Higher Education programmes, apprenticeships, and international courses. GCS is renowned for its A Level results and progression to Russell Group and Oxbridge universities. It holds Platinum Approved Learning Partner status from ACCA, the only further education college in the UK to achieve this. Higher Education is offered full-time, part-time, in evenings, and via apprenticeships, with courses franchised from partner universities including University of Wales Trinity St David, University of South Wales, and Swansea University.
Fields of study
- Accountancy
- Art, Craft and Design
- Beauty
- Business
- Carpentry
- Catering and Hospitality
- Childcare
- Computing and Technology
- Construction
- Creative Media
- Digital Skills
- Electrical
- Electronic Engineering
- Engineering
- Esports
- Fashion and Textiles
- Green Energy and Sustainability
- Hairdressing
- Health and Safety
- Health and Social Care
- Holistics and Massage
- Housing
- Humanities
- Independent Living
- Landscaping and Horticulture
- Languages
- Law
- Leadership and Management
- Maths and Numeracy
- Motor Vehicle
- Music
- Performing Arts and Production
- Photography
- Plumbing
- Public Services
- Science
- Social Sciences
- Sport and Fitness
- Teaching Learning and Development
- Travel and Tourism
Accreditation: Estyn (Welsh Government inspection); ACCA Platinum Approved Learning Partner; HE programmes franchised/validated by UWTSD, USW, and Swansea University
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
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- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
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- GPA (minimum)
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- Intakes
- Autumn 2026, Spring 2027, Summer 2027
- Application deadlines
- 2027-01-13
- Rolling admissions
- No
- Admissions contact
- admissions@gcs.ac.uk
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
£23,000 – £28,500 / year
From about $29,210 / year
Domestic students
Varies by program
International tuition fees (2026/27) include accommodation, college bus pass, gym membership and social programme. Fees are fixed for period of study. Domestic full-time HE fees are set by franchising universities (typically £9,790/year). Part-time domestic HE courses £2,340/year. Skills for the Workplace project offers up to 50% off selected courses.
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Official fee source (opens in a new tab)Programs
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applied Computing (opens in a new tab)Full Time | — | 2 years | £9,790 / year | Jan 13, 2027 | — |
| Applied Science (Chemistry) (opens in a new tab)Part Time | — | 2 years | £2,340 / year | Varies | — |
| Business Management (opens in a new tab)Full Time | — | 2 years | £7,500 / year | Jan 13, 2027 | — |
| Business Management (Accounting) Top Up (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Bachelor's | 1 year | £9,790 / year | Jan 13, 2027 | — |
| Business Management (Marketing) Top Up (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Bachelor's | 1 year | £9,790 / year | Jan 13, 2027 | — |
| Childhood Development Practice (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Bachelor's | — | £9,790 / year | Jan 13, 2027 | — |
| Construction Management (opens in a new tab)Part Time | — | 2 years | £2,340 / year | Varies | — |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering (opens in a new tab)Full Time | — | 2 years | £9,790 / year | Jan 13, 2027 | — |
| Mechanical Engineering (opens in a new tab)Full Time | — | 2 years | £9,790 / year | Jan 13, 2027 | — |
| Sport Coaching and Performance (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Bachelor's | — | £9,790 / year | Jan 13, 2027 | — |
Information last verified Oct 4, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.