Entry Requirements
MA VISUAL ARTS/MASTERS OF FINE ART (MFA)*
awarded by the University of Sussex *subject to validation
Candidates registered on any of the Visual Arts postgraduate diplomas will have fulfilled the entryrequirements for the MA and MFA degree programmes. Progression to the MA will depend upon identifying and agreeing a suitable individual project to be undertaken. The MFA students will sustain a primary focus upon their studio practice and continue for a second year of full-time study.
Information on the Creative Writing course will follow soon. Please register your interest with communications@westdean.org.uk
MA CONSERVATION STUDIES
awarded by the University of Sussex
Candidates registered on any of the postgraduate diplomas in Conservation will have fulfilled the entry requirements for the MA Connservation Studies. Progression to the MA will depend upon identifying and agreeing a suitable individual project to be undertaken.
POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA
awarded by the University of Sussex
A good first degree in an art or design related subject and a portfolio of work or successful completion of the Graduate Diploma in Visual Arts (University of Sussex) at West Dean.
A good first degree in a relevant subject or successful completion of the Graduate Diploma (University of Sussex) at West Dean in a directly related subject and significant experience or interest in object history, technology and design.
CREATIVE WRITING
Information to follow. Please register your interest with communications@westdean.org.uk
GRADUATE DIPLOMA
awarded by the University of Sussex
A portfolio of work in the visual/ applied arts and either a degree in Fine Art or a related subject such as Art History, Art and Design, Architecture or a qualification equivalent to a second year of undergraduate study eg HNC, HND, DipHE or Foundation Degree in Fine Art or a related subject.
Degree or qualification at equivalent level to a second year of undergraduate study eg HNC, HND, DipHE and significant interest in conservation and the particular material or objects you wish to conserve.
WEST DEAN COLLEGE DIPLOMA
awarded by West Dean College
A good general education combined with an appropriate level of woodworking or related hand skills.
A proven interest in horology, its history, technology and design or a degree or other technical qualification in a relevant subject and related hand skills.
A good standard of general education combined with a high level of woodworking or cabinet-making or relevant musical instruments making skills and a proven interest in musical instruments.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DIPLOMA
awarded by West Dean College
The submission of a project proposal and /or research project.
Successful completion of the West Dean College Diploma and the submission of a project proposal and/or research project.
Considerable experience in a relevant industry or successful completion of the West Dean College Diploma and the submission of a project proposal and /or research project.
SIX-WEEK STUDY PROGRAMME TAPESTRY AND TEXTILE ART
There are no formal entry requirements.
Applications are welcomed from candidates who do not possess the entry requirements listed above provided they have substantial relevant experience of long-term involvement in a related subject in practice, research and design.
THE UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX
West Dean College’s MA degrees and graduate and postgraduate diplomas are validated by the University of Sussex (www.sussex.ac.uk). The University of Sussex received its Royal Charter in 1961 and has become a leading teaching and research institution, which is regularly ranked in international surveys in the top 12 – 20 universities in the UK and in the top 100
universities globally. We have enjoyed a formal and fruitful partnership with the University for over a decade.
