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About us

Choose to study arts, conservation, or design at an internationally renowned specialist college, fully partnered with the University of Sussex. 

Spanning two locations in the stunning West Sussex countryside, and London’s bustling Design Centre, West Dean offers a cross-disciplinary environment and a focus on hands-on skills with vocational application. Students benefit from working on live projects, learning from industry-leading tutors, and access to state-of-the-art facilities. 

Internationally recognised for excellence in conservation, arts and design education – offering the best platform to prepare you for a successful career in your chosen industry. 

Alumni can be found in prestigious galleries, museums and organisations worldwide, as independent conservators, artists, makers, and designers. 

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West Dean College

West Dean, Nr Chichester, West Sussex, Chichester, PO18 0QZ

West Dean:London

Dilke House, 1 Malet Street, Bloomsbury, London, WC1E 7JN