3 years
£9000
W212
H18
Navigate the evolving digital landscape and gain in-demands skills. Become an adaptable creative who can lead with big ideas and help define the future of the field.
Develop and consolidate the skills necessary to tackle professional briefs through a series of varied and exciting projects, many of which are live. Gain a broad understanding of the current digital content creation landscape and cultural context, and learn how your work can make an impact.
Choosing how to approach your work and creating content tailored to your interests and ambitions. You will deepen your understanding of audiences and how to engage with them, whilst also exploring the possibilities of emerging technologies and formats, looking ahead to the future of the field.
Make industry connections and undertake a major project driven by your specific aims. Graduate with a personal portfolio of dynamic work that expresses your values, skills, and ambitions to potential clients and employers.
You will learn through a wide variety of creative projects, developing digital content for real live briefs and engaging in exciting personal ventures.
Our teaching methods include workshops, seminars, lectures, masterclasses, guest talks, and one-on-one mentorship. With high contact time with tutors and access to knowledgeable technicians, you’ll receive exceptional guidance and support.
You will engage in an academic approach to your practice, offering new critical perspectives and exploring how content creation functions in contemporary culture. A research-informed practice will help you explore your creative potential in greater depth.
The study structure combines directed and self-directed learning, allowing you to explore and experiment, ensuring you gain both structured knowledge and the freedom to develop your unique creative voice.
This course will immerse you in live projects from real clients right from the start. You will tackle a wide range of dynamic briefs on local, national, and international scales. These collaborations will allow you to see your work in action, gain valuable client feedback, and refine your professional skills.
Ethical practice in content creation is a key focus. You'll collaborate with charities and community interest groups, offering valuable work experience and a chance to make a positive impact on the world around you.
You’ll benefit from talks and masterclasses by leading content creators and industry professionals. These experts will provide insights and guidance, helping to bridge the gap between study and employment. Graduating from this course opens a wide range of employment possibilities, whether freelance or in-house, helping your studies seamlessly transition into your career.
92.05
In the 2023/2024 NSS Survey HCA students rated the teaching on their course at 92.05. This is significantly higher than the sector average and something we aim to continuously improve on.
Globally, the digital content creation market was valued at $30.34 billion in 2023. In the UK alone, digital advertising spend reached £29.6 billion in 2023.
At HCA we pride ourselves on a personal approach to education, meaning our contact hours with tutors are a priority. In your first year, you will have 3 out of 5 days per week timetabled or sessions with tutors, and the other 2 for independent development. Our staff are also available outside of these scheduled sessions to help and guide.
UCAS Points: For anyone applying for September 2025 entry and beyond, we are looking for applicants who have achieved at or beyond 96 – 112 UCAS Tariff Points.
However, whilst qualifications are important, our offers are not solely based on academic results. We may make offers based on other evidence of talent and suitability for the course – for more details about UCAS Tariffs please see tariff explanation and advice on the UCAS website.
If you are unsure or have any questions, please contact us at registry@hca.ac.uk and we can offer further advice on HCA and the UWTSD awarding body requirements.
You can apply at any point during the year directly to HCA, or you can choose to apply via UCAS.
We receive a high number of application all our subject areas so we recommend that you make your application as early as possible.
You can find out out everything you need about the application process using the link below. If you have any questions, just email registry@hca.ac.uk.
As soon as you apply, our Registry team will be in touch to let you know they have received your application. At this point they will also send out information on portfolios or auditions.
Portfolios and auditions are a chance for you to showcase yourself in a different way. They give us an idea of what excites you about the subject, and what you might want to explore further on the course.
We will send out guidance on how to submit your portfolio, or book and audition date, and if you have any questions you will always be able to reach out to us for assistance or clarification.
After submitting your portfolio online, your work will be reviewed by a course lead, and you will receive personal feedback alongside your offer.
Studying is an investment in yourself, and in your future. It’s important to understand the financial support that is available to you, and to be clear about any fees or funding associated with the course you want to study.
Follow the link below to visit our Fees and Funding pages. These pages are designed to help you plan for your future, so you can start your course with confidence in your financial situation.
Everyone’s personal circumstances are different. If you can’t find the information you need, our Student Finance team can offer additional advice.
Term | Enrolment |
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Dates (2024 - 2025) | Monday 23rd September 2024 – Friday 27th September 2024 |
Term | Semester 1 |
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Dates (2024 - 2025) | Monday 30th September 2024 – Friday 13th December 2024, Tuesday 7th January 2025 – Friday 31st January 2025, Monday 3rd February 2025 – Friday 7th February 2025 (Research Week) |
Term | Semester 2 |
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Dates (2024 - 2025) | Monday 10th February 2025 – Friday 11th April 2025, Monday 28th April 2024 – Friday 13th June 2025 |
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