University College Swansea Degree Verification and Apostille

University College, Swansea was a recognised UK institution that gave awards between 1920 and 1996. Swansea University now verifies its historic qualifications through HEDD.

Ginkgo Advisory can assist with HEDD verification, enhanced solicitor certification, FCDO apostille and embassy legalisation. A 2 working day express FCDO apostille option is available after verification and solicitor certification are complete.

Quick answer

University College Swansea qualifications can be verified through HEDD.

The usual process is:

HEDD verification → enhanced solicitor certification → FCDO apostille → embassy legalisation where required

Swansea University is an exclusive HEDD partner. Third-party degree verification requests must therefore be submitted through HEDD.

The current degree enquiry fee is £14.

HEDD degree verification

HEDD can check:

• current or former student status;
• the qualification awarded;
• the grade or classification; and
• attendance dates.

The candidate must provide a signed consent form as a PDF, JPG, PNG or TIF.

The request should include accurate details such as:

• the candidate’s name during study;
• course and qualification;
• attendance dates;
• award year;
• classification; and
• student number, where available.

This service is primarily for third-party enquirers, including employers, professional bodies, universities and legal representatives.

Check the awarding body

Older documents may display different names, including:

• University College, Swansea;
• University College of Swansea;
• University of Wales;
• University of Wales, Swansea; or
• Swansea University.

Many historic University College Swansea qualifications were formally awarded by the University of Wales.

Swansea began awarding its own degrees in 2010. The awarding body printed on the original certificate therefore determines the correct replacement-certificate route.

Transcripts and replacement certificates

Former students can request replacement certificates and academic transcripts through Swansea University’s Hwb service.

A transcript may show:

• modules studied;
• marks or grades;
• credit values;
• the qualification; and
• the final classification.

Historic records may require manual preparation, and some older transcript information may no longer be available.

Swansea University currently charges £30 for an eligible replacement certificate. The replacement is issued only where the original has been irretrievably lost or destroyed and will be marked as a duplicate.

Where the certificate was issued by the University of Wales, the University of Wales may need to provide the replacement document.

Solicitor verification and certification

A basic solicitor-certified copy confirms that the copy matches the document presented to the solicitor.

It does not independently prove that the candidate obtained the qualification.

Our enhanced service reviews the document against reliable evidence, such as:

• a HEDD verification;
• an official Swansea transcript;
• a university confirmation letter;
• a replacement certificate; or
• confirmation from the University of Wales.

Where the evidence supports it, our solicitor can provide certification with authenticity confirmation.

FCDO apostille

After academic verification and solicitor certification, the document can proceed to the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office.

An apostille authenticates the relevant UK signature, stamp or seal. It does not independently verify the academic qualification.

The recommended process is:

academic verification → enhanced solicitor certification → FCDO apostille

Our 2 working day express FCDO apostille option covers the apostille stage only.

It excludes:

• HEDD processing;
• university archive searches;
• transcript production;
• replacement certificates;
• courier delivery; and
• embassy legalisation.

Embassy legalisation

Documents intended for a destination outside the Hague Apostille Convention may require further embassy or consular legalisation.

A typical process is:

solicitor certification → FCDO legalisation → embassy legalisation

The receiving authority may also request an official transcript, university letter, certified translation or supporting identity document.

What to send us

Please provide:

• a clear scan of the certificate;
• the transcript, if available;
• the candidate’s name during study;
• course and qualification;
• attendance dates;
• award year and classification;
• student number, if known;
• destination country; and
• the receiving authority’s requirements.

We will identify whether the correct route involves HEDD, Swansea University, the University of Wales or another awarding body.

Frequently asked questions

Who verifies University College Swansea qualifications?

Swansea University verifies the historic qualifications through HEDD.

How much does HEDD verification cost?

The current degree enquiry fee is £14.

Can former students obtain a transcript?

Yes, where sufficient records remain. Requests are handled through Swansea University’s Hwb service.

Who issues an older replacement certificate?

The awarding body printed on the original certificate determines the route. Many historic qualifications were University of Wales awards.

Does an apostille verify the degree?

No. HEDD or the relevant university verifies the academic record. The apostille authenticates the relevant UK signature, stamp or seal.

Can Ginkgo Advisory manage the full process?

Yes. We can coordinate HEDD verification, enhanced solicitor certification, FCDO apostille, embassy legalisation and return delivery.

Start your University College Swansea verification

Send a clear scan and the receiving authority’s requirements to:

Email: info@ginkgoadvisory.com
WhatsApp: +44 7388 833283