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Applying to Higher Education
As part of your career plan you may be thinking about going onto higher education at Gower College Swansea or at another institution.
Researching course options and entry requirements
Applying to higher education requires a lot of preparation and planning.
The College, through its tutorial programme supports students through the application process.
For students aiming to go to the top universities there is plenty of additional support e.g. – Oxbridge preparation programme and HE+.
Through tutorial there is also support with medicine applications and applications to Performing Arts Institutions.
Parents / Guardians
Ask your parents/guardians to visit www.ucas.com/parents for information to help support you through the process of applying to Higher Education.
Higher Education open days
Due to current restrictions Universities and other HE institutions are holding virtual open days, campus tours, fairs and conventions. Many offer:
- live chat with staff, including Residences, Admissions and Student Support teams
- live chat with academic staff and current students
- live webinars and Q&A sessions
To find out more please visit the university and college open day directory.
If you are unsure of your options and haven’t decided yet if higher education is right for you, UCAS also has information on other routes you may want to consider.
UCAS Deadlines
October 15th 2021: Entry deadline – Oxford and Cambridge and most courses in medicine, veterinary medicine/science and dentistry.
January 26th 2022: Entry deadline – for all UCAS undergraduate courses (except those with Oct 15th deadline).
Please note the college will set an earlier deadline so that there is plenty of time to check through applications and complete references.
Your tutor will tell you when this is. It is important that you stick to the deadline that is set for you so that your application can be processed as quickly as possible.
Student Finance
- Student Loans/Student Finance – studentfinancewales.co.uk
- Fees, Bursaries and financial support – details for many institutions can be found via Course Searchon ucas.com in the Fees & Funding section of each course.
More information on Student Finance can be found on the GCS website:
The college offers Foundation Degrees, HNC/HND’s and CertHE in a number of subject areas including:
Business and Accountancy, Computing, Childcare, Criminal Justice, Engineering, Fashion & Textiles, Science, Events Management, Sport Management, Visual Effects and Motion Graphics.
Why study with us?
We are a small dedicated University Centre that…
- Offers lots of support
- Has modern facilities and a separate HE Library
- Has courses that are validated by Universities with the opportunity to top up to an honours degree
- Has smaller class sizes
- Is vocationally focused
- Has strong links to Industry with Industrial experienced lecturers
- Offers work placement opportunities.
Find out more about Higher Education at GCS
or contact…
Beth Hughes
HE Admissions and Progression Officer
bethan.hughes@gcs.ac.uk
Ryan Jarvis
HE Manager
ryan.jarvis@gcs.ac.uk
