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For more than 170 years, Hereford College of Arts has trained aspiring artists to make their mark on the world.
We are the only independent arts school in the Midlands offering courses from Post-16 level through to Masters degrees.
We are proud of our identity as an arts school, and develop our programmes to benefit people not profits.
97.37
In the independent NSS survey our teaching staff were rated 97.37/100 for how good they are at explaining their subject.
This is among the top scores in the UK and nearly 10% better than the sector average.
In 2023 and 2024 we have been celebrating 170 years of creative education in Hereford.
As part of the programme of events, we have welcomed the likes of Martin Parr and Bob and Roberta Smith on campus for a series of free public talks that also brought together our thriving alumni community.
By studying at HCA, you will join a group of former students that includes Oscar winners and A-List fashion designers.
In 2025 we will launch a new five-year strategy for the college.
This will outline a bold vision for driving the growth of the local creative industries, as well as opening up new courses areas in emerging creative fields.
Our Post-16 and Foundation courses are rated as Outstanding in all categories.
Our courses and our commitment to excellent teaching prepare students to thrive in the fast-growing UK creative industries, and beyond with students going on to successful career in areas like marketing and medicine.
We believe strongly on providing outstanding education, not just outstanding creative education.
Two heads (or more) are better than one. At HCA you will find plenty of chances to collaborate with one or multiple people and organisations. We offer opportunities to work with numerous external partners as well as students on other courses. For example, one of our students has collaborated with an innovative, open-source project and hand-built a bespoke recycled plastics extruder, from scratch. In this and many other projects, the onward possibilities are limitless. Our students apply their knowledge, their diverse perspectives and complementary skills from different disciplines to help and inspire HCA peers across our arts college.
At HCA we’re proud to come from a long tradition of specialist arts schools where students have always been encouraged to be radical, questioning, and engage with big issues.
Abigail Appleton, Principal
From our stunning location in the historic city of Hereford, in the picturesque county of Herefordshire, HCA delivers the full range of arts education. We offer specialist creative programmes on many levels: from short courses through to Further Education, Undergraduate and Postgraduate study.
At HCA you will quickly get to know the other students starting your course with you. You will be taught by passionate staff, who take the time to get to know you, understand your talents and are personally invested in your success.
HCA provides a unique, collaborative atmosphere where you can express and develop your ideas. Staff and students enjoy a dynamic conversation, where inspiration flows both ways.