University of Wales Swansea Degree Verification and Apostille

The University of Wales, Swansea awarded qualifications under that name between 1996 and 2007. Swansea University now verifies these historic qualifications.

Ginkgo Advisory can arrange 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 of Wales 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 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:

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

This service is intended for third-party enquirers, including employers, professional bodies, screening agencies and legal representatives.

Transcripts and former-student documents

Former students can request replacement documents through Swansea University’s Hwb service.

Available records may include:

• academic transcripts;
• replacement certificates;
• confirmation of award; and
• other available student records.

Historic transcript availability depends on the information retained by the University. Older documents may require a manual records search.

Replacement certificates

University of Wales Swansea qualifications from 1996 to 2007 were normally issued as University of Wales awards.

Swansea University began issuing its own degree certificates in 2010. Graduates whose certificates were issued before that date should normally request a replacement from the University of Wales.

The exact awarding body printed on the certificate should be checked before ordering a 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 confirm that the candidate obtained the qualification.

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

• a HEDD verification;
• an official Swansea University transcript;
• a University of Wales replacement certificate;
• a confirmation-of-award document; or
• another official academic record.

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

This creates a stronger evidence chain than a basic certified true copy.

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 underlying 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 record 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, award-confirmation 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 of Wales Swansea qualifications?

Swansea University verifies these historic qualifications through HEDD.

How much does HEDD verification cost?

The current degree enquiry fee is £14.

Is candidate consent required?

Yes. A signed consent form must be uploaded with the HEDD request.

Can former students obtain a transcript?

Yes, where sufficient records remain. Swansea University directs former students to its Hwb service for transcripts and other replacement documents.

Who issues a replacement certificate?

The University of Wales will normally issue replacements for University of Wales Swansea awards made between 1996 and 2007.

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 complete process?

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

Start your University of Wales Swansea verification

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

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