Undergraduate Degree Open Day - October - Hereford College of Arts

The best way to know if a place feels right is to be there.

Walk the campus. Take in the city. Meet the people who’ve made Hereford their creative home.

Our Open Events are designed to be open. Scheduled sessions happen through the day - and you choose the topics you want to explore in more depth.

Whether you know exactly what you want to study - or you are looking for some guidance on picking a specialism and making an application - you can ask the questions that matter to you, and get the individual support you need to take your next steps.

⬇️ Scroll down for more info and FAQs.

• Discover what you want to study

Speed-date courses at our drop-in sessions, talk to current students one-on-one and use the day to find a course that really feeds your imagination

• Get a feel for where you’ll live

From student accommodation to local food and shopping - visiting the city centre is a great way to see yourself studying here.

• Dive deep on a subject

Small group sessions give you the time to get to know course leaders, and ask the questions that matter to you. You can also take a specialist tour of the studios and technical workshops most used on the course.

• Find out what matters to you

Drop-in on our marketplace and join sessions covering everything from wellbeing to neurodivergence, student finance options and portfolio or audition advice. Get first-hand guidance on the application process for creative courses, and find out more about our wraparound student support.

Hereford has great rail connections, with direct lines to Birmingham, Manchester, London and Cardiff.

If you are travelling by bus or train, both stations are located just a 15-minute walk from our degree campus on College Road (HR1 1EB).

As you arrive, you will likely notice the student housing block with huge art installations on it's exterior - that's Station Approach.

Our College Road campus has plenty of on-site parking if you are travelling by car.

When planning directions, just make sure you select Hereford College of Arts, College Rd (HR1 1EB) as we have two campuses in the city.

There are also a number of accessible parking spots. Feel free to contact [email protected] if you have any questions around accessibility.

If you are staying locally and are travelling by foot or by bike, you can find us on College Road, Hereford - tap here for directions.

There is covered bike parking on-site, and parking bays for the city's bike-share scheme Beryl Bikes. You can download the app here.

Our dedicated Outreach and Events Team are here to help you plan your visit - and to answer any questions you have after you get home.

You can contact them directly at [email protected] - or call 01432 273359.

See you on campus soon!

We have also included some of our Frequently Asked Questions below that may help.

Info: A chance to explore what HCA has to offer - meet course leaders, browse different subjects and speak with our Academic Mentoring, Finance, and Wellbeing teams.

Info: Spend time with course leaders and explore our expert-led programme, ask questions and see our teaching spaces.

Info: Get taste of our fantastic material and digital facilities. Our workshops are designed for you to go at your own pace and either join in or observe, it's up to you. We will confirm the specifc workshops ahead of the event.

Info: Running throughout the afternoon - join our friendly Student Ambassadors for a tour of our College Rd campus.

Info: Another chance to attend a course talk for those deciding between different disciplines.

Info: Get first-hand advice from academic staff and students on putting together a great portfolio or preparing for an audition.

Info: A chance for parents, carers and supporters to ask questions directly about life at HCA. This includes information on support for students and their families, and our community culture.

Info: This is a chance to get a feel for the location and see the extensive communal areas of our custom built student accommodation. Note: Rooms tend to be fully occupied during term-time, meaning the tour won't be able to take you inside the bedrooms at the accommodation.

Info: This is a chance to get a feel for the location and see the extensive communal areas of our custom built student accommodation. Note: Rooms tend to be fully occupied during term-time, meaning the tour won't be able to take you inside the bedrooms at the accommodation.

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