Below are some of the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) we are asked by parents, carers and supporters. They are split into those interested in Post-16 diplomas and those looking at Foundation diplomas and degree courses.
HCA offers UAL Extended Diplomas in four broad various creative disciplines, equivalent to three A-levels, designed to prepare students for higher education or employment in the arts sector.
Students can enter at Level 2 or Level 3 depending on their qualifications and experience.
Our subject areas are:
Art, Design and Communication
This includes painting and illustration/animation, sculpture and making, graphic and media design, textile design and fashion, jewellery design and craft, photography - and many more options.
Creative Media Production and Technology
This focuses on more digital and screen-based media like videography and film-making, games design, animation, website design, motion graphics and content creation - as well as many more options.
Performing and Production Arts
This focuses on all elements of the performing arts, from acting for stage and screen, dance, musical theatre to stage management, event production and script-writing - as well as many more options.
Music Performance and Production
This focuses on all aspects of music production with the opportunity to pursue popular music or classical composition, singing and song-writing, tuition across multiple instruments as well as event and band management, production and recording.
Undergraduate degrees: Applications are submitted via UCAS, typically opening in September. The 'Equal consideration' deadline is in January, but HCA many students apply after this date and HCA will consider applications beyond this date as long as spaces are available.
Applications typically close in September, and HCA can support any summer applicants with the process of applying for funding or finding accommodation where required.
Applicants will be given guidance and asked to submit a portfolio. Face to face interviews can be requested, but all applicants will receive personal feedback from course staff - along followed by an offer, if one is being made.
Foundation diploma: Foundation course applicants can apply directly to the college via an online portal. You can access this via the relevant link in the main website menu bar under APPLY NOW.