West Dean campus

Our West Dean campus is nestled in the stunning Sussex countryside. With the South Downs to the north and cosmopolitan city of Chichester to the south.

Once a family home, West Dean was opened as a centre for education and training by Edward James in 1971. The campus consists of a mixture of historic buildings, breath taking surrealist-inspired gardens and rolling South Downs countryside.

Living in Sussex

Wherever you choose to live whilst studying with us, we want to make sure you have the best student experience possible.

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West Dean Sussex Campus student accommodation

Courses at our West Dean campus

Discover the courses available at our West Dean campus.

Arts

Books

Ceramics

Clocks

Creative Writing & Publishing

Furniture

Historic Building Conservation & Repair

Metalwork

Musical Instruments

The local area

Just a short bus journey from the bustling historic city of Chichester, offering a myriad of shops, restaurants, galleries, museums, cinemas and green spaces, it has everything you could need!

Heading out of the city you’re met with stunning beaches and harbours, ideal for windsurfing, paddleboarding and many more outdoor pursuits. For weekends and much-needed downtime, there are many walking and cycling trails around campus, including along The Centurion Way; as well as picture-perfect towns and villages such as Petworth, Arundel and Bosham.

Campus news & events

Catch up on the latest news, events and stories from our West Dean campus.

Events & Articles

Paul Galbraith Guitar Concert at West Dean

Classical Guitar Festival Concert by Paul Galbraith

Saturday 17 August 2024, 8pm at St Andrew's Church, West Dean

Book your tickets for this Classical Guitar Festival Concert by Paul Galbraith at West Dean College on Saturday 17 August 2024 from 8pm.

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17th July 2024

Graduation Highlights 2024

Celebrations of our student's hard work and achievements at our School of Arts, School of Conservation and KLC School of Design graduation ceremonies.

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