Full Time MA Degree – Visual Arts

The MA in Visual Arts, validated by the University of Sussex, can be taken at West Dean College by the extension of certain Postgraduate Diploma programmes, thereby extending the duration of study from one academic year to a full calendar year.

Students registered on any of the following programmes may apply to transfer their registration to the MA VISUAL ARTS: -

Postgraduate Diploma in Sculpture
Postgraduate Diploma in Painting & Drawing.
Postgraduate Diploma in Tapestry and Textile Art

Mid way through the academic year (February), successful applicants on the postgraduate programmes listed above commence MA units of study in addition to the remainder of their Postgraduate Diploma programme. On successful completion of the full academic year (July), students will have finished their Postgraduate Diploma while at the same time completing a modest amount of MA introductory study.

In July, students then commence their major projects for the MA degree which involves a further 10-week period of full-time study with a final assessment toward the end of September. Projects for the MA in Conservation Studies can be undertaken on-campus at West Dean with residential accommodation provided, or off-campus at an agreed location with supervision and tutorial support based at the College.

Successful candidates who transfer their registration from one of the above Postgraduate Diplomas and who subsequently fulfil the requirements of the MA component are awarded the appropriate MA degree of the University of Sussex. Such candidates are also eligible to receive the West Dean College Postgraduate Diploma for which they originally registered.

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 entry requirements 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.

Candidates for the MA degrees should normally, in addition to fulfilling the entry requirements for the Postgraduate Diploma, possess a good honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject. They will also be expected to have achieved a high overall grade profile throughout the first half of their Postgraduate Diploma.

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