Help preserve our future
West Dean is part of a registered charity and relies on the support of generous donors, friends, legacies to help us deliver world-class education in conservation and the creative arts and maintain our award-winning gardens.
Admissions
We welcome applications from national and international students. With limited places available on each course, we encourage you to apply early.
The deadline for applications for 2017 entry is March 1, 2017. The dealine for Conservation of Books and Library Materials application for2017 entry is 1 February 2017. The application deadline is not applicable for the PDD Historic Building Conservation and Repair programme.
Bursary and scholarships application deadline is April 1, 2017.
Later course applications will be considered if there are still places available.
Entry Requirements
There are several levels of Diploma and Masters Degrees at West Dean College and generally, for postgraduate study a good first degree in a relevant subject and related practical experience is required. Specific entry requirements are listed on each programme page.
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If you have any queries or require more information, please contact: Registry Office +44 (0)1243 818 291 or admissions@westdean.org.uk
Admissions Policy Statement
West Dean College is committed to ensuring that students are recruited, selected, taught, assessed and otherwise treated solely on their relevant merits and abilities. The College supports the principle of equal opportunities and therefore no student will receive less favourable treatment on the grounds of disability, religion, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, political beliefs, age, sexual orientation, gender or marital status.
The Admissions Policy and Procedures apply to all individuals applying to study on a Diploma or Degree Course at West Dean College, and all staff involved in any aspect of admissions within the College.
Full details about the admissions process, including interviews and offers of a place are in the downloadable document below.
Foundation Diploma in Art and Design
Interested applicants for the Foundation Diploma in Art and
Design should contact:
FDADadmin@westdean.org.uk
For bursary enquiries: Alison Baxter, Head of Creative Enterprise, 01243 818262 or
Submitting an application
You will be required to complete an application form relevant to your chosen subject. You can download forms from the course page on this website or a hard copy can be obtained from the Admissions Officer.
As a candidate you will be required to fill out the following sections on the application form:
- Personal details
- Special Needs/Disability
- Fee Payments
- Education and Qualifications
- Information on English Language Requirements
- Reasons for wishing to study programme
- References - all applicants must provide two satisfactory references one of which must be a recent academic reference, if possible. The forms can be downloaded below.
You will need to supply the following documents with the completed application form:
- 2 passport size photos
- Copy of passport
- Copy of qualifications
- Original transcripts
- Portfolio of work, where applicable
Acknowledgement
The Admissions Officer will confirm receipt of the application form by email within 5 working days. The acknowledgement provides information on the next stage of the application process and contact details of the Admissions Officer.
For further information about the interview process and offers please see the Admissions Policy and Procedure document.
Accommodation Fees 2016/2017
Fees for all diplomas and the MFA:
Accommodation - all inclusive, 7 days per week - per term £2,150, per academic year £6,450
Accommodation - self-catering* - per term £1,635, per academic year £4,905
Fees for an MA (10 week extension):
Accommodation - all inclusive, 7 days per week - per term -
£1,795
Accommodation - self-catering* - per term - £1,365
Fees for an MA p/t:
Accommodation - all inclusive, 7 days per week - per term - On
request
Accommodation - self-catering* - per term - On request
*includes lunch, morning and afternoon tea breaks.
Term Dates 2016/2017
Autumn Term
Monday 26 September - Friday 16 December 2016
Two-week Christmas break
Spring Term
Tuesday 3 January - Friday 24 March 2017
Three-week Spring break
Summer Term
Tuesday 18 April - Monday 10 July 2017
Summer Term MA extension extension
Monday 10 July - Friday 15 September 2017
Accommodation Fees 2017/2018
Fees for all diplomas and the MFA:
Accommodation - all inclusive, 7 days per week - per term £2,205, per academic year £6,615
Accommodation - self-catering* - per term £1,680, per academic year £5,040
Fees for an MA:
Accommodation - all inclusive, 7 days per week - per term £2,205
Accommodation - self-catering* - per term £1,680
Accommodation for part time MA students - per term/academic year on request.
*includes lunch, morning and afternoon tea breaks.
Term Dates 2017/2018
Autumn Term
Monday 25 September - Friday 15 December 2017
Two-week Christmas break
Spring Term
Tuesday 2 January - Friday 23 March 2018
Three-week Easter break
Summer Term
Monday 16 April - Monday 9 July 2018
MA 10-week component: Monday 9 July - Friday 14 September 2018
Prospectus 2017 - 18
Reference Form - for all programmes
Admissions Policy and Procedures