Find a course that inspires through Clearing
Whether you’ve just received your grades, changed your mind, or are applying a little later – we’re here to help you find your place at Hereford College of Arts this September.
1. What is Clearing?
🤔 You've changed your mind about a university - or you want to explore a different subject
📩 Your grades were different to those you expected - and you are looking at other options
📅 You applied after 30 June
📍 You want to study closer to home
🔄 You didn't receive any offers earlier in the year
2. Who can apply?
Creatives are - by nature - individual. Your journey to a degree course will be the same. Whenever you apply to study a degree, it’s an exciting first step. Summer applications are no different. Applying through Clearing shouldn’t feel like a last-minute option - and our dedicated teams will give you the guidance and support you need to find a course that feels right, and to help through the process so you don’t feel rushed.
Justin Gregory - Vice Principal of Higher Education
3. How to apply through Clearing
How to take your next steps
Speak to us
Get in touch with our Outreach Team and they will walk you through the process, put you in touch with academic staff to talk through the course or answer any questions you have. They will tailor advice and support to your individual situation - you just have to ask.
Tap here to email us
Apply via UCAS
Tap the link below and find the HCA degree you want to apply for on the UCAS site. Then simply follow the prompts and get your application started today. (Check the filter is set for 2025-2026).
Apply via UCAS here4. HCA courses available in Clearing
BA(Hons) Artist Blacksmithing
Forge your future by joining a degree course at the forefront of education in forged metal design, participating in a vibrant, international community of practice.
BA(Hons) Contemporary Design Crafts
We are Makers - with a sensitivity and understanding of materials, design and context. Blending design principles with an innovative approach to process and material through hands-on making.
BA(Hons) Digital Content Creation
Video production, digital design and emerging media - Digital Content Creation is a new frontier for creatives to express their ideas.
BA(Hons) Fine Art
The world needs fine art thinkers more than ever before. The ability to see the world through a unique filter, and then express and communicate this to others is vital in this time of change. It can potentially influence our culture, our mental well-being, politics, and even the economy.
BA(Hons) Games Design
Master the in-demand skills needed to thrive in the entertainment industry's fastest-growing sector. Explore storytelling, world building and character development, while being supported to build your portfolio and kickstart your career in games design.
BA(Hons) Graphic & Media Design
Immerse yourself in a dynamic design environment where industry-experienced lecturers will guide you towards becoming a professional in the ever-changing world of graphic and media design.
BA(Hons) Illustration
Throughout our lives, illustration helps us all make sense of a complicated world. It is a communication tool that transcends language and culture, entertains and educates.
BA(Hons) Illustration & Animation
Man in the moon still
BA(Hons) Jewellery Design
We are Jewellers - with a love of materials, making and contemporary design. By blending physical and digital skills, we develop authentic, relevant and critically engaged jewellery practices.
BA(Hons) Performing Arts
Develop the skills and understanding to create compelling performances with intent. Do what you love most and embrace all aspects of performing arts, while homing in on the elements of acting, movement and voice work that inspire you most.
BA(Hons) Photography
Photography does not stand still - it evolves and expands continuously. On this dynamic course you will find ways to grow and perfect your craft– and to make images that say something new about the world.
BA(Hons) Popular Music
Close up of guitar by Hannah Young
BA(Hons) Textile Design
Putting sustainability and heritage at the heart of contemporary design innovation.
6. What to do on Results Day
7. Clearing FAQs
Yes, but if you’re not registered yet, we can help you start the process.
If you are a mature student or a recent HCA student on our diploma courses you can apply directl to HCA. Just email registry@hca.ac.uk to get your direct application started.
Yes! While most of the students finish for the summer in mid-June following the Degree Show, our staff teams can still offer campus tours and show you our specialist studios and workshops.
We work closely with our student accommodation provider – just email our Outreach team to ask us about current availability.
There will also be an Open Event for the student accommodation at Station Approach - reach out to our team for details.
Yes, there is still plenty of time to secure student finance.
Visit gov.uk/student-finance to apply.
If you apply through Clearing you go through the same process as students who applied earlier in the year.
Once you apply, our Registry team will send you out a pack outlining your next steps - and that may include guidance on a portfolio or audition video.
For many students this will be the first time putting together a portfolio. Our academic teams can help support you through that part of the process, and explain how you can showcase your ideas and interests.