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West Dean College: Conservation Studies
| Institution | West Dean College View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | School of Conservation |
| Web | https://www.westdean.ac.uk/ |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
Study at a specialist college with the assurance of a university qualification. Develop your passions and reach your potential in a small, welcoming environment within a community of like-minded people.
Why choose West Dean?
An international reputation for excellence in conservation and arts education. 94% of students studying at the College felt the programme had enhanced their skills and abilities (2019 student survey) A rich arts environment and a focus on craft skills with vocational application. Be inspired by the unique historic character and beautiful South Downs setting. Located close to Chichester and the South Coast, with easy access to London.
The Course
The one year full time course in MA Conservation Studies equips you with the high level specialist skills sought by the conservation sector. For students of English, History, Archaeology and varied Humanities disciplines Conservation offers an exciting career. The course focuses is on research through practice and students will draw on theoretical, scientific, and analytical study of artefacts and materials, and analyse the context and practice of conservation. Students deliver a major final research project.
This rigorous and highly respected programme draws on an extensive sector network, nationally and internationally, including industry bodies such as Icon. The Masters in Conservation Studies is the global industry standard for conservation, and our alumni work in many of the most prestigious museums, archives, libraries and private practices across the world.
Elements of interdisciplinary work are involved, but you will choose from one of the following specialisms:
Books and Library Materials Ceramics and Related Materials Furniture and Related Objects Horology, Clocks and Related Objects Metalwork
All disciplines are accessible from both humanities and science study backgrounds.
You can expect
To develop excellent practical skills To develop research skills To incorporate scientific analysis into conservation projects To build contacts and gain transferable skills
Learning environment
High tutor: student ratio Workshop access 8.30am-9pm, 7 days a week An interdisciplinary environment Visiting lecturers from public and private institutions Six week work placement The content of this programme has been developed in line with the Institute of Conservation's Professional Standards in Conservation and the UK Quality Code for Higher Education.
Exceptional Facilities
You will work in dedicated, well-equipped workshops and studios with access from 8.30am to 10pm, seven days a week, which is exceptional in higher education. In addition to the extensive facilities each specialist studio and workshop has, is the new Science Laboratory (opened late 2019), both the science equipment and laboratory has had a significant upgrade. The facilities have been developed to give students knowledge and a familiarity with their general application to perform analytical techniques commonly used in the heritage sector. Other shared facilities include:
Photography space IT suite Specialist databases Specialist library
Teaching
On the MA Conservation Studies you will typically have around 19-20 contact hours per week.
Independent learning
When not attending lectures, seminars and workshops or other timetabled sessions, you will be expected to continue learning independently through self-study. Typically, this will involve reading journal articles and books, working on individual and group projects, undertaking research in the library, preparing coursework assignments and presentations and undertaking and writing up your final research project.
Overall workload
Total scheduled teaching and learning: 600 hours Independent learning: 1200 hours
MA
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | An upper 2nd class or above UK Honours degree in an appropriate subject or a non-UK equivalent. In the absence of a BA, the requirement will be demonstrable research and writing abilities commensurate with BA level. Students typically enter at Graduate Diploma level and progress onto the MA Conservation Studies for year two. Progression from Graduate Diploma to Master's requires successful completion of level 6 with an average grade no less than 2. Applicants with experience equivalent to the Graduate year may enter directly at Master's stage. International students will require English language CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) level B2 or ILETS 6.5. Applicants are interviewed and required to undertake practical and observational tests. |
| Location | West Dean College West Dean Nr Chichester West Sussex Chichester PO18 0QZ |
Fees
| Republic of Ireland | 19680 GBP for Whole course |
|---|---|
| EU | 19680 GBP for Whole course |
| International | 19680 GBP for Whole course |
| England | 19680 GBP for Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | 19680 GBP for Whole course |
| Scotland | 19680 GBP for Whole course |
| Wales | 19680 GBP for Whole course |
| Channel Islands | 19680 GBP for Whole course |
Where makers make progress
From conservation to art and design, our full and part-time degree and diploma courses help you turn an interest into a skill and an ambition into a career. Study in well-equipped workshops where the small class sizes mean you get even more time with experienced tutors. Places are limited, but the possibilities are endless.
West Dean College has an international reputation for excellence in practice-based education across its three academic Schools, Arts, Conservation and Design. Validated by the University of Sussex, our courses include Foundation Diplomas, Graduate and Postgraduate Diplomas and Masters Degrees, all with a …
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