Emmy Schwieters

Emmy Schwieters joined Hampstead Fine Arts in 2002 and has since held a variety of roles, including History of Art Tutor, Head of Department, and Director of Sixth Form. She was appointed Head in 2019. A former student herself, Emmy is deeply passionate about the College and its equal focus on the creative and academic sides of student life. A strong believer in giving students a voice and the tools to not only excel academically, but also navigate their next steps with confidence and resilience, she continues to lead Hampstead Fine Arts, alongside the Principal, as it grows from strength to strength.

Universities & Careers

Most students progress to higher education either at top academic institutions or leading art colleges. We host regular talks on higher education options and future careers. We advise and help students complete their university and art school applications for institutions in the UK, Europe, US, Canada, and Australia.

Hampstead Fine Arts College became part of Dukes Education in 2015, and our students benefit from careers advice from Dukes Education’s team of Oxbridge and US admissions specialists. Students who wish to follow academic courses are regularly accepted to study at Oxford, Cambridge, UCL, LSE, King’s College, the Courtauld Institute, St Andrews, Edinburgh, York, Bristol, and Leeds. The most popular destinations for our art students are Central Saint Martins, London College of Fashion, Camberwell, and Kingston. Our leading American destinations are Parsons, Pratt, NYU, and Cal Arts.

Students flourish in future careers in film, fine art, fashion, creative writing, the media, and academia, amongst others. Whatever FAC students go on to do, an education at Hampstead Fine Arts College provides a strong foundation for forging a distinctive career in a changing and competitive world.