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]
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| Type | Further Education College |
|---|---|
| Principal | Mark Jones |
| Location | , , |
| Website | www.gcs.ac.uk |
Campuses
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Gower College provides further education and other training courses from several campuses and venues in the area. The college has five campuses:
- Gorseinon
- Tycoch
- Jubilee Court
- Llwyn y Bryn
- Sketty Hall
Exam results
editIn 2021, Gower College reported that the overall A-level pass rate was 99%, above the Welsh national average. Of these passes, 43% were at the higher grades of A* to A, 70% were at A*-B, and 88% were at A*-C.[5]
Governance
editThe college is overseen by twenty governors who form the Corporation Board.[6]
Sports academies
editThe 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
editThe college offers the following higher education courses:[8]
Foundation Degrees
edit- 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
edit- 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
edit- Professional Graduate Certificate in Education
- CertEd Post-compulsory Education and Training
- Diploma in Leadership for Children's Care, Learning and Development (Advanced Practice)
College charity
editThe Kenya Community Education Project[9] was set up in 2003 and is run by the college students. This project aims to raise money to maintain a feeding programme for over 120 of the poorest pupils at Madungu Primary School in Kenya. In addition, it aims to pay the salaries of two teachers and supply them with various educational materials. The college holds an annual Kenya Project Day but fundraising continues throughout the year.
Students participate in the annual Cannock Chase Walk[10] to raise funds as well as various events throughout the year including a "Walrus Dip".[11]
Members of the project have a chance to go to the Kenyan school every other year.
The college's Islamic Society has formed a charity for Islamic Relief, which fundraises for a week every November.[citation needed]
References
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- ^ Gorseinon College – News – 5 February 2010[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Swansea College – News – 5 February 2010". Archived from the original on 10 February 2010. Retrieved 8 February 2010.
- ^ New name for merged Gorseinon and Swansea colleges – News report 5 February 2010
- ^ "Bay | Gower College Swansea".
- ^ "Students celebrate fantastic exam results for 2021 | Gower College Swansea". gcs.ac.uk. Retrieved 24 January 2023.
- ^ "Governance". Gower College Swansea. Archived from the original on 24 September 2014. Retrieved 21 June 2012.
- ^ "College Sports Academies". Gower College Swansea. Archived from the original on 18 March 2015. Retrieved 18 September 2016.
- ^ "Gower College Swansea, HE Options". Archived from the original on 24 September 2014. Retrieved 1 July 2014.
- ^ "Kenya Community Education Project". Archived from the original on 31 May 2023. Retrieved 14 May 2015.
- ^ "Swansea: The latest news, sport, what's on and business from Swansea and Gower".
- ^ "Swansea: The latest news, sport, what's on and business from Swansea and Gower".