Hereford College of Arts
Hereford, United Kingdom
Quick facts
- World rank
- Unranked
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- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
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Overview
Hereford College of Arts (HCA) is an independent specialist arts college founded in 1873 and located in Hereford, UK. HCA offers post-16 diplomas, foundation, undergraduate BA(Hons) and postgraduate MA courses across art, design, media, music and performing arts. The college is rated Outstanding by Ofsted and is closely connected to industry through staff, live projects and visiting practitioners.
Fields of study
- Fine Art
- Graphic Design
- Illustration
- Photography
- Performing Arts
- Music
- Games Design
- Animation
- Digital Media
- Jewellery
- Blacksmithing
- Fashion
- Materials and Design
Accreditation: Ofsted; UAL Awarding Body
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
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- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
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- GPA (minimum)
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- Intakes
- September 2026
- Application deadlines
- Varies by program
- Rolling admissions
- No
- Admissions contact
- registry@hca.ac.uk
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
Varies by program
Domestic students
Varies by program
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
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Information last verified Oct 3, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.