West Dean College
School
Published: 02.11.2023
News!
The school announces 13 new intensive courses focusing on different techniques: enamel, filigree, silver rings, forging iron, mixing metals and fastenings and findings from January to March 2024.
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- Management:
- Lizzie Neville, Tim Bolton

The college aims to inspire creativity, champion traditional art and craft practices and advance the care of heritage objects.
West Dean College is internationally recognised for excellence in conservation and arts education. Studying here on one of our 600 short courses or for your degree or diploma could be life-changing.
Many alumni are working with collections and museums of international significance or pursuing their creative practice. You can expect exceptional facilities, talented tutors and small class sizes.
The College is in Sussex in the former home of Edward James; poet, artist, designer, and patron of the Surrealist Movement, and is an inspirational setting for study, creativity and innovation.
Conservation Courses:
Graduate Diploma Conservation Studies. 1 Academic year, full-time, specialising in:
FdA (Focus both on Making and Conservation).
School of Arts Courses:
Short Courses: West Dean College also offers over 600 creative short courses, including metalwork and jewellery.
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Grant and Scholarship information:
There are several sources of funding open to students of West Dean College. Various scholarships and bursary pots are administered by the College and a number of other organisations will support students directly. There are also many opportunities for International Students looking for funding and support.
Many alumni are working with collections and museums of international significance or pursuing their creative practice. You can expect exceptional facilities, talented tutors and small class sizes.
The College is in Sussex in the former home of Edward James; poet, artist, designer, and patron of the Surrealist Movement, and is an inspirational setting for study, creativity and innovation.
Conservation Courses:
- MA Conservation Studies
Specialisms include; Books and Library Materials, Ceramics and Related Materials, Clocks and Related Objects, Furniture and Related Objects, and Metalwork.
Graduate Diploma Conservation Studies. 1 Academic year, full-time, specialising in:
FdA (Focus both on Making and Conservation).
- Foundation Degree in Arts – Clocks
- Foundation Degree in Arts – Furniture
- Foundation Degree in Arts – Metalwork
- Foundation Degree in Arts – Musical Instruments
- Foundation Degree in Arts – Books and Binding
- Foundation Degree in Arts – Ceramics
School of Arts Courses:
- Master of Fine Art (MFA)
- MA Creative Writing and Publishing
- Graduate Diploma Fine Art
- BA (Hons) Art and Contemporary Craft: Materials, Making, and Place
- Foundation Diploma in Art and Design (FDAD)
- Foundation Diploma in Tapestry Weaving
- Foundation Certificate in Arts and Design
Short Courses: West Dean College also offers over 600 creative short courses, including metalwork and jewellery.
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Grant and Scholarship information:
There are several sources of funding open to students of West Dean College. Various scholarships and bursary pots are administered by the College and a number of other organisations will support students directly. There are also many opportunities for International Students looking for funding and support.
Jewelry & Contemporary Crafts at West Dean College. Image credit: Thom Atkinson.
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Jewelry & Contemporary Crafts at West Dean College. Image credit: Thom Atkinson.
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Jewelry & Contemporary Crafts at West Dean College. Image credit: Thom Atkinson.
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Jewelry & Contemporary Crafts at West Dean College. Image credit: Thom Atkinson.
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Jewelry & Contemporary Crafts at West Dean College. Image credit: Thom Atkinson.
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Jewelry & Contemporary Crafts at West Dean College. Image credit: Thom Atkinson.
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Jewelry & Contemporary Crafts at West Dean College. Image credit: Thom Atkinson.
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News!
The school announces 13 new intensive courses focusing on different techniques: enamel, filigree, silver rings, forging iron, mixing metals and fastenings and findings from January to March 2024.
- Website West Dean College
- Twitter West Dean College
- Instagram West Dean College
- Facebook West Dean College
- Mail:
- study
westdean.ac.uk
- Management:
- Lizzie Neville, Tim Bolton
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