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KH is a practising solicitor based in London, admitted in England & Wales and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. He is registered with the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office. KH has worked as legal counsel and in-house solicitor across leading firms and corporations. He personally oversees every case at Ginkgo Advisory, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and end-to-end quality control.
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University College Wales was a recognised UK institution that gave awards between 1894 and 1972. Aberystwyth 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 certification are complete.
Quick answer
University College Wales qualifications can be verified through HEDD.
The normal process is:
HEDD verification → enhanced solicitor certification → FCDO apostille → embassy legalisation where required
Aberystwyth University is an exclusive HEDD partner. The current degree enquiry fee is £14.
HEDD verification requirements
HEDD can check:
- current or former student status;
- the qualification awarded;
- the grade or classification; and
- attendance dates.
The candidate’s consent form must be:
- signed by hand;
- dated within the previous three months; and
- uploaded as a PDF, JPG, PNG or TIF.
The HEDD service is intended for third-party enquirers.
The request should include the candidate’s:
- name during study;
- course and qualification;
- attendance dates;
- award year;
- classification; and
- student number, where available.
Transcripts and confirmation letters
Former students can request a transcript or Confirmation of Studies letter from Aberystwyth University.
A transcript records the course, degree classification and available module results. A Confirmation of Studies letter can show registration dates, the course studied, the award and degree classification.
The University currently aims to respond to former-student document requests within five working days.
Replacement certificates
Historic University College Wales qualifications will normally predate Aberystwyth University’s own degree-awarding certificates.
Aberystwyth advises that qualifications awarded before 2010 were generally University of Wales awards. Replacement certificates should therefore usually be requested from the University of Wales.
We check the awarding body printed on the original certificate before selecting the correct replacement-document route.
Solicitor verification and certification
A basic solicitor-certified copy confirms that the copy matches the document presented to the solicitor.
It does not independently confirm that the qualification appears in official academic records.
Our enhanced service reviews the document against reliable evidence, such as:
- a HEDD verification;
- an official transcript;
- a Confirmation of Studies letter;
- a University of Wales replacement certificate; or
- another official academic record.
Where the evidence supports it, our solicitor can provide certification with authenticity confirmation.
FCDO apostille
After verification and solicitor certification, the document can proceed to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office.
An apostille authenticates the relevant UK signature, stamp or seal. It does not independently verify the academic qualification.
The recommended route 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, archive searches, document production, delivery and embassy legalisation.
Embassy legalisation
Documents intended for a non-Hague destination may require further embassy or consular legalisation.
A typical route is:
solicitor certification → FCDO legalisation → embassy legalisation
The receiving authority may also request a transcript, confirmation letter, certified translation or 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;
- classification;
- destination country; and
- the receiving authority’s requirements.
We will identify whether the correct route involves HEDD, Aberystwyth University, the University of Wales or another awarding body.
Frequently asked questions
Who verifies University College Wales qualifications?
Aberystwyth University verifies the historic qualifications through HEDD.
How much does HEDD verification cost?
The current degree enquiry fee is £14.
Is a handwritten consent form required?
Yes. It must be hand-signed and dated within the previous three months.
Can former students obtain a transcript?
Yes, where sufficient records remain. A Confirmation of Studies letter is also available.
Who issues a replacement certificate?
The awarding body printed on the certificate determines the route. Historic awards will commonly require a replacement through the University of Wales.
Does an apostille verify the qualification?
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 complete process?
Yes. We can coordinate verification, enhanced solicitor certification, FCDO apostille, embassy legalisation and return delivery.
Start your University College Wales verification
Send a clear scan and the receiving authority’s requirements to:
Email: info@ginkgoadvisory.com
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