Hereford College of Arts

Community and collaboration are at the core of our ethos.  Even the most talented creatives needs a peer group to keep them motivated, inspired and productive. From your first day at HCA you’ll be supported to start building a professional network to serve you well throughout your career.

Hereford has a vibrant and welcoming arts scene. HCA students are actively encouraged to participate, and are helping to shape exciting new cultural developments.

Join HCA and you will join a passionate creative network of students, staff, alumni, visiting speakers, professional partners and our exceptional roster of Honorary Fellows.

College Road Campus was formerly the Royal National College building.  This outstanding arts and crafts style building provides a perfect base for the independent arts school.

This is the main base for the University-Level community with plenty of affordable student housing near-by, including our new Station Approach accommodation.

The College building features course-specific studios, a variety of specialist workshops, an on-site library, performance space, photographic studios and stores, dark rooms, and IT facilities including a state-of-the-art digital suite added in 2024.  The campus has an abundance of social space, a large hall ideal for sports and recreation, and canteen facilities.

Accommodation

HCA's dedicated College accommodation at Station Approach is conveniently located between our two college campuses’ and Hereford city centre. The accommodation has internal and external space for exhibitions, making it a true creative hub.

Further details are available here