West Dean College
Chichester
International
West Dean College in West Sussex is internationally recognised for conservation and creative arts. It has one of the greatest restored gardens open to the public. A unique place to study, visit or stay, it is a centre of excellence, creativity and tranquillity. Underpinning it all is the vision of founder and Surrealist patron Edward James, connecting today's students and visitors with a rich heritage of arts, craft and creative possibility.
West Dean College is part of The Edward James Foundation, a registered charity which also comprises West Dean Gardens, West Dean Estate and West Dean Tapestry Studios.
The Foundation's mission is to provide, through West Dean College, the highest quality education in creative arts and conservation and be internationally recognised as a centre of excellence.
Through our work we aim to inspire creativity, champion traditional art & craft practices and advance the care of heritage objects.
- Degrees and diplomas are validated by the University of Sussex
- Low student-to-staff ratio
- Teaching from specialists in their field
- Individual studio space in fully equipped workshops, open 7 days a week
- Bursary and scholarship opportunities
- Strong connections in the heritage and arts sectors
- Facilities include exhibition space, specialist arts and conservation library, analytical laboratory and artist-in-residence programme
Whether you are exploring your options for a Foundation degree, diploma or postgraduate study to Masters level, you can expect a rich learning experience that will equip you with advanced practical skills. Our low student-to-staff ratio (average 8:1) means there is a great degree of individual tuition.
Open debate and exchange of ideas and information is encouraged, ensuring West Dean College alumni are amongst the leading practitioners in their field.