Hereford College of Arts

About

Hereford College of Arts is a specialist college for the arts and is situated in the stunning and historic city of Hereford in Herefordshire. They provide a full range of arts education including specialist creative programs on various levels – short courses, postgraduate programs, undergraduate study, and further education. Hereford College of Arts is delivered on two campuses – Folly Lane Campus and College Road Campus. Both campuses have excellent facilities including IT rooms, studios, workshops, libraries, social spaces, teaching rooms, canteens, and more. They are the only arts school in the West Midlands offering college-level, MA, and degree-level courses. Their teaching staff are incredibly passionate and provide high-quality learning to all students.

Types of Postgraduate Programs They Run

Hereford College of Arts has a number of postgraduate programs available. They span areas such as fine art, curating, photography, landscape and environment, contemporary crafts and more. The main accreditation their postgraduate programs offer is Master of Art (MA).

Admissions Process

To apply for postgraduate and short courses at Hereford College of Arts, you must complete the application form on their website. Simply download the form and send it to the email at the top of the form. The admissions team will review your application when they receive it and revert back to you. Undergraduate applicants must apply via the UCAS. To do this, visit the UCAS website and begin filling out your online application form. Remember to include the correct institution and course codes, these can be found on the Hereford College of Arts website. Once you have submitted your application, the admissions team will read over it and revert back to you.

Accommodation

Hereford College of Arts has student accommodation at Station Approach. It provides high specification and secure student housing. The accommodation is situated next to Hereford Railway Station and is between the two campuses. There are three room types to choose from – standard en-suite, studios, and accessible studios. The standard en-suite rooms allow you to have your own en-suite in your room and share a social and kitchen space. These spaces are equipped with SMART TVs. All bills are included in the rent and you will get free contents insurance. In addition, there is on-site management and free superfast Wi-Fi. The accommodation is a few minutes’ walk from cafes, shops, and other various amenities. All rooms have a 42-week contract. For further information, visit the Hereford College of Arts website.

Scholarships and Financial Support

Hereford College of Arts provides a number of bursaries and scholarships; however, they do not provide full scholarships. Some of these include Advanced Learning Loans, Bursaries for Students in Vulnerable Groups, Free Meals, Discretionary Bursary Fund, Hardship Fund, Residential Bursary, and more. To find out more about the financial support available, visit the Hereford College of Arts website. Here you will see the entry criteria and terms as well as details on how to apply.

Contact Info

For general enquiries, email enquiries@hca.ac.uk or call 01432 273359