Come and find out what makes West Dean College such an amazing place to study. Explore the studios, take a tour with students, discuss your study options and find out about funding at our next Open Days on:
If you have any questions about visits or open days, please contact the Registry Office on 01243 818291 or admissions@westdean.org.uk.
Programme School of Arts - Edward James Studios
10.00 Registration and Open Studios
10.30-11.15 Informal presentation in the Auditorium:
11.15-12.00 Open Studios
12.00-12.45 Tour: Student Accommodation, Library,
College. Meeting point: Auditorium
Open studios throughout the day
13.00 Close
Funding advice available in the Main House throughout the morning
Programme School of Conservation - Main
House
10.00 Registration and open workshops
11.00-11.45 Informal presentation in the Old
Library:
11.45-12.15 Open workshops and current
projects
12.15-13.45 Tour: Library, College, Student
Accommodation. Meeting point: Marble Hall.
Open workshops throughout the morning
13.00 Close
Funding advice available in the Main House throughout the morning
Events, clubs, societies and 6,000 acres of parkland to discover make for a unique student life. See where you'll be living on a tour of the accommodation at Open Day.
"Funding made studying at West Dean possible for me and it has been totally worth it. I advise any student not to be put off by the fees as it is all possible." Fons Vogel, Professional Development Diploma, Musical Instruments.
At Open Day, speak to dedicated staff about your funding options and ask current students about their experiences.
Postgraduate loans
If you are a UK student and plan to take a postgraduate Master's
course you may be able to get a
Postgraduate Loan of up to £10,000 to help with course fees and
living costs.
Find out more about funding opportunities.
The space in the studios at West Dean, and the opportunity to do such large-scale work is unique. There's amazing space here - it blows my mind!
Emma Rimer, Graduate Diploma student
West Dean College is 6 miles north of Chichester, 12 miles from the coast and a 30 minute car journey from the Portsmouth cross-channel ferries. There is easy road access from London (65 miles) and Heathrow and Gatwick. Open day and visitor parking is available in front of the College.
The number 60 bus leaves Chichester bus station (opposite Chichester railway station) every half hour Mondays to Fridays and passes the College gates.
We look forward to welcoming you.
Applications are welcome from UK/EU and International students.
The deadline for applications for 2019 entry is 1 March 2019 (with the exception of Conservation of Books and Library Materials, which is 1 February 2019).
Learn more about applying and entry
Find out about funding opportunities
