Study a Post 16 course
Make your mark on the world with a post-16 diploma course that gives you a unique portfolio of industry-relevant creative skills and real-life experience - supported by passionate teachers.
On our diploma courses you learn through doing what you love.
All our courses are closely connected to, and informed by, the creative industries through staff, real-life projects and former students. You will be able to take advantage of an outstanding range of specialist workshops, studios and up-to-the-minute industry software and equipment to explore the creative disciplines - and interdisciplinary collaborations - that are most interesting to you.
As an HCA student, you will be doing it for real.
You will build your understanding, and confidence through supported, real-life projects. While you will still need to work to deadlines, and produce high-quality work, assessment will be on what you do, not how well you sit an exam. Get incredible first-hand insight from practicing artists, designers and performers, and build a foundation for your own exciting career in the fast-growing creative sector.
Learners produce work of a very high standard and clearly demonstrate in-depth knowledge, understanding and creative skills often beyond their level of study. As a result, learners are well prepared for their next steps.
Ofsted report, 2023
Join a community you can make your own.
No two artists are the same because no two people are the same. That difference is in part what makes our community so dynamic and so welcoming. Culture extends outside the studios, and we are proud of HCA’s vibrant student community - from trips and gigs to activism and societies, and a campus cafe that students actually want to spend their lunchtimes in.
Post-16 featured news
- Alumni
- Awards
HCA Alumnus James Price wins Oscar
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- Awards
We’re highly rated- and here’s why
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- Events
- Degree Show
College Showcase demonstrates incredible talent across campus
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- Awards
Hereford College of Arts is now OUTSTANDING
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- Foundation
- Q&A
UAL Awarding body publishes Q&A with Vice Principal following outstanding Ofsted report
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- Events
Ferrous 24 – an international festival of artist blacksmithing
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Hear from Post-16 students
It’s a very safe place to try new stuff, which is really important. You’ve got the Mac suite to learn recording software, and the theatre is a professional space for performance where we can put on shows for people from outside the college.
May - Music Performance and Production
It’s been really, really brilliant. I enjoy doing rotations in all the different studios - doing ceramics, doing zine-making. I like working with clients as well - working on little side-projects.
Alex - Art, Design and Communication
Upcoming Open Events
- College Road Campus
College Level Open Day - Saturday 19th October 2024
10:00am - 3:00pm
19 October 2024 - 19 October 2024
- College Road Campus
Foundation Diploma in Art & Design / Portfolio Open Day - Saturday 2nd November 2024
11:00am - 3:30pm
2 November 2024 - 2 November 2024
- College Road Campus
Degree Level Open Day - Saturday 28th September 2024
9:30am - 3:30pm
28 September 2024 - 28 September 2024
Industry standard workshops and studios
This is where you make your ideas happen. You will have access to up-to-the-minute software, and the professional kit and spaces you need to really master your craft and move between disciplines.
Spaces and resourcesPost-16 courses
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