West Dean College of Arts and Conservation offers a wide range of study programmes. This page is aimed at helping those who want to apply for a Degree or Diploma programme. If you would like to apply for a short course, please go to the Short Course page where you can find out more and book online.
1 Choose your preferred programme
All the information you need can be found in the 2019/20
Prospectuses (School
of Arts and
School of Conservation) and within the West Dean College online
courses pages.
2 Check the entry requirements
There are several levels of Diploma and 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 under each subject area in
the prospectuses.
3 Check the application deadline
We welcome applications from national and international students.
With limited places available on each course, we encourage you to
apply early. Most courses have a deadline of 1 March
2019 (with the exception of Books and Library Materials
which is 1 February 2019). Later course
applications will be considered if there are still places
available.
4 Explore the funding options
Go to Scholarships
and Bursaries for information on the funding opportunities that
may be available to help with your study costs. Unless specified
otherwise, the deadline for bursary applications is 1 April
2019.
5 Complete your application form
Download your application form from the relevant course page on
this website, or obtain a copy from Admissions. Complete the form
and send with the supporting documents listed in the 'Submitting
your application' section below.
6 After you apply
The Admissions Office will confirm receipt of your application form
by email within five working days. The acknowledgement provides
information on the next stage of the application process.
If you have any queries or require more information, please contact the Registry Office on 01243 818291 or at admissions@westdean.org.uk.
Please note:
Interested applicants and bursary enquiries for the
Foundation Diploma in Art and Design should
contact: FDADadmin@westdean.org.uk
Interested applicants for the Developing Skills and
Creative Language in Tapestry Weaving should contact:
bookingsoffice@westdean.org.uk
When you apply, you will be required to fill out the following information on the application form:
You will need to supply the following documents with the completed application form:
*Please check if this is required on the document checklist on the application form
You can find out more information about the interview process and offers in the Admissions Policy and Procedure document.
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, can be found in the Admissions Policy and Procedures document.
Full board (46 weeks)
£2,775 per term, £11,100 per year (4 terms)
Full board (36 weeks)
£2,897 per term, £8,691 per year (3 terms)
Room only (46 weeks)
£1,723 per term, £6,892 per year (4 terms)
Room only (36 weeks)
£1,797 per term, £5,391 per year (3 terms)
Accommodation for part-time MA students: Available on
request
Lunch only (36 weeks)
Full-time day students £540 per term, £1,620 per year (3
terms)
Lunch only (46 weeks)
Full-time day students £540 per term, £2,070 per year (4 terms)
Lunch only part-time MA students (School of
Conservation)
£60 per term, £180 per year
Lunch only part-time MA Creative Writing
students
£54 per term, £162 per year
Lunch only DACC
3 terms (30 days) £270
Autumn Term
Monday 1 October - Friday 21 December 2018
Two-week Christmas break
Spring Term
Monday 7 January - Friday 29 March 2019
Three-week Easter break (Good Friday 19 April, Easter Monday 22
April)
Summer Term
Tuesday 23 April - Monday 15 July 2019
MA 10-week component: Monday 15 July - Friday 20 September 2019
Autumn Term
Monday 30 September - Friday 20 December 2019
Two-week Christmas break
Spring Term
Monday 6 January - Friday 27 March 2020
Three-week Easter break (Good Friday 10 April, Easter Monday 13 April)
Summer Term
Monday 20 April - Monday 13 July 2020
MA 10 week extension 13 July - Friday 18 September 2020
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 Day on:
Saturday 9 February 2019
Suitable for Foundation Degree, Diploma and Masters.
Register your place online
and find out more