How to apply: Foundation diploma

Name: Hereford College of Arts
Price range: $

Everything you need to know to apply for a Foundation diploma at HCA

Apply for 2025

Based on its degree campus, HCA has one of largest Foundation courses in UK.

Every year students progress onto degree courses at some of the most competitive arts schools in the UK, or go on to study other subjects from Medicine to Marketing.

You can apply to study on our Foundation course at any point during the year. You apply directly to HCA using our online portal.

We receive a high number of applications every year areas so we recommend that you make your application as early as possible.

Applying with us

Our step-by-step guide

You can apply now by following these simple steps:

Go to the Foundation course page.
Click or tap the Apply Now button.
Follow the instruction on the online application portal to register and start your application.

If you are unable to access the online application form, please contact the Registry Department on 01432 845304 or email registry@hca.ac.uk.

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Visit us

While you will get a chance to see the campus at your interview, Open Evenings are a great way of finding out more about the course, and meetings some of the students you will be joining with. If you just want to explore the campus and workshops, course teams may be able to arrange a personal campus tour. Email course lead Darren Williams (D.Williams@hca.ac.uk) for availability.

Other information

A Foundation diploma is an excellent way of building your portfolio and broadening your experience as an artist or designers. For many students this process really shapes what and where they decide to study next.

A Foundation diploma is also a great way of adding to your UCAS points. A Distinction grade will give you 112 UCAS points, a Merit 96 and a Pass 80 - if you are considering applying to Higher Education after the course

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Start your application now

You can get your application started online today. Use the button below to complete a five-minute online registration process, and start your application now.

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