Undergraduate Degree Open Day / January 8th
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Date
8th January - 8th January 2026
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Time
10:00 - 14:00
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Location
College Road Campus
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From studios to support, see what sets us apart. Explore the courses. Walk the campus. Meet the people who’ve made Hereford their creative home.
What to expect
How to contact us
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 using the link below - or call 01432 273359. We can also put you in touch directly with course teams if you have specific questions about a subject. Just reach out using the button below and we can connect you with a course leader.
Email our Outreach and Events team
How to get here
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 outreach@hca.ac.uk 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.
What's happening on the day
| Time | 10:00 |
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| Session | Arrival and course marketplace |
| About | 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. |
| Time | 10:45 |
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| Session | Principal and Student Union president welcome talk |
| About | Brief introductory talk about the college, its culture and its future. |
| Time | 11:15 |
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| Session | Course Talk |
| About | Spend time with course leaders and explore our expert-led programme, ask questions and see our teaching spaces. |
| Time | 12:00 |
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| Session | Drop-In Workshops |
| About | 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. |
| Time | 12:00 |
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| Session | Campus Tours |
| About | From 12noon, Campus Tours run throughout the afternoon. Join our friendly Student Ambassadors for a tour of our College Rd campus. |
| Time | 12:30 |
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| Session | Parent and Supporter Q&A |
| About | 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. |
| Time | 12:30 |
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| Session | Portfolio & Audition Advice Session |
| About | Get first-hand advice from academic staff and students on putting together a great portfolio or preparing for an audition. |
| Time | 13:00 |
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| Session | Student Accommodation Visit |
| About | 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. |
Book your place
You can sign up for our September Open Day now using the link below. it takes two minutes, and we'll send you out all the info you need in the run-up to the event. We ask that you book one ticket for the student - and then add any guests to the booking. It helps us manage numbers for the day.
Sign up for the Open Day hereFAQs
Saturday Open Days start at 10.00 and end at 14.00 - but lots of flexibility has been built into the day so it fits your schedule, and what's important to you.
Course talks are repeated twice, as are other sessions. The event is designed so that you can plan your day around what you want to see.
Our Open Days are pretty popular. Booking ahead will ensure you can attend all the talks or drop-in sessions you want to, as some may fill up.
Our doors are always open, and walk-ins are welcome. Book via this page - and add an visitors who might be attending with you.
Yes. Course talks are a great way to get a feel for a subject area, and to dig into the specifics of the course.
Course leaders hold multiple talks through the day - these include a Q+A session often involving current students, and a tour of some of the specialist facilities you will be using.
We pride ourselves as being an accessible campus that is welcoming to everyone.
You can email outreach@hca.ac.uk with any specific questions, or to make any necessary adjustments. There will also be the opportunity to find out more about HCA's support for students while studying.
There is plenty of on-site parking. As you pull in to our College Road campus you will see parking immediately to your left and right.
You can grab refreshments at any time during the day from Ed's Cafe. Located within the main campus building, Ed and his team have a full coffee bar and prepare food fresh using local ingredients. Vegan options will be available.
Absolutely. There's a lot to take in, so having someone to talk it through with can help.
Feel free to bring as many guests as you want - but some sessions may have a limited capacity, and where necessary we may need to restrict attendance to one student and one guest.
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