West Dean College specialises in the conservation of tangible cultural heritage. Students gain extensive practical experience of conservation on high-quality objects, underpinned by a thorough grounding in theoretical and contextual knowledge. Courses range from the conservation of books, ceramics and metalwork to furniture, building and more.
They offer short courses in these areas including a programme in partnership with The British Library as well as full time and part time degrees and diplomas. Academic staff are respected in their fields and have extensive connections with employers in the heritage sector and students gain an understanding to apply Icon's Professional Standards in Conservation. Graduates have gone on to work in some of the most prestigious institutions in the world including The British Museum, The Royal Collections at Windsor Castle and Columbia University Libraries (New York, USA).
Our conservation programmes
Graduate Diploma Conservation Studies in one of the specialisms:
- Books & Library Materials
- Ceramics
- Clocks
- Furniture
- Metalwork
MA Conservation Studies in one of the specialisms:
- Books & Library Materials
- Ceramics
- Clocks
- Furniture
- Metalwork
Graduate Diploma Conservation Care & Management for Collections
Professional Development Diploma in Historic Building Conservation and Repair
Credit: Thom Atkinson
Credit: Thom Atkinson
Credit: Thom Atkinson
