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School Leavers
Full-time courses for school leavers (16-18)
Coming to College is an exciting step in your journey to independence and a successful future!
We offer a diverse range of courses, allowing you to explore your passions while equipping you with the qualifications and skills needed for your dream career.
We're here to guide you through your exciting transition to Gower College Swansea, offering a fresh approach to your studies.
Course type
A Levels
A Levels are generally studied over two years and are split into two parts. The first year is known as the AS Level, with external assessment at the end. You then move onto the A2 Level in the second year, with more exams to gain the full A Level Award. We offer around 40 A Level subjects at our Gorseinon campus.
Vocational
Our vocational courses are designed to lead to specific careers so if you know what job you want to do when you leave College, these are for you. There are different levels so you can slot into the one that’s best for you, with the opportunity to progress onto the next level. Vocational courses are delivered across all our campuses.
Apprenticeships
Do you want to earn while you learn? Apprenticeship programmes are funded by the Welsh Government and give you the opportunity to gain experience and qualifications while you are working – what’s more, they won’t cost you a penny. We’ve got almost 50 different career routes to choose from.
Course areas
GCS Honours Programme
Our academic enrichment and support programme for students who wish to apply to the best universities in the UK and beyond.
Advance into Further Education
These courses are open to learners aged 16-19 who are unsure of the career path they wish to follow.
Foundation A Level Programme
The Foundation A Level Programme is your opportunity to improve your GCSE grades in English and Maths while studying other core subjects.
GCSE Resits
Don’t worry if you didn’t get the grades for English, Mathematics, Science or Welsh (First Language), you can resit these in your first year.
Open evenings
Our open evenings and events give you the perfect opportunity to find out all you need to know about studying at Gower College Swansea
Sports Academies and Clubs
We want to make elite and recreational sport fully accessible to students. Joining a sports academy or club means you can incorporate sport/fitness into your learning experience.
Student Life
A vibrant community where learning and fun go hand-in-hand. Get involved in the student activities across our campuses, check out the libraries and join clubs to meet like-minded friends.
Support
We are here to support you throughout your time with us and beyond. Whether you need assistance with courses, careers, additional needs, personal or family matters, or financial issues we have the resources to support you.
Sports Academies and Clubs
We want to make elite and recreational sport fully accessible to students. Joining a sports academy or club means you can incorporate sport/fitness into your learning experience.
Student Life
A vibrant community where learning and fun go hand-in-hand. Get involved in the student activities across our campuses, check out the libraries and join clubs to meet like-minded friends.
Support
We are here to support you throughout your time with us and beyond. Whether you need assistance with courses, careers, additional needs, personal or family matters, or financial issues we have the resources to support you.
Featured news
GCS Netball Academy Crowned Welsh Champions at Presidents Cup
GCS Netball Academy were crowned Welsh Champions after a superb weekend of competition at the Wales Netball Presidents Cup, held in Bangor.
College celebrates top apprentices and employers
Gower College Swansea has held a special awards ceremony at Swansea.com Stadium as part of Apprenticeship Week Wales 2026.
Building a sustainable future
Students from a range of courses including built environment, geography and geology were recently invited to a talk on The Future of Net Zero Carbon (NZC) at the Gorseinon Campus of Gower College Swansea.
Young people encouraged to share views on future of further education
Two representatives from Gower College Swansea recently attended the Cross-Party Group (CPG) on Further Education and Skills, hosted by ColegauCymru | CollegesWales in Cardiff.
Students explore creative and visual arts careers
Gower College Swansea students have had an amazing opportunity to meet with employers and artists during the annual Design 48 showcase.
Gower College Swansea winning team heading to ‘Oscars’ of the teaching profession
The Esports team from Gower College Swansea will soon be heading to London for the ‘Oscars’ of the teaching profession.