West Dean Campuses

The London Campus, located in the vibrant heart of Bloomsbury, is the base for the KLC School of Design, offering cutting-edge programs in interior and garden design. This urban setting provides students with access to London's creative industries, design archives, and professional networks, emphasizing contemporary design principles applied to residential and commercial spaces. The campus hosts full-time, part-time, and online courses, supplemented by short courses from the Schools of Arts and Conservation.

• Interior Design: BA (Hons) and HE Diploma programs covering space planning, materials, lighting, and client briefs.
• Residential Interior Design: Certificate courses focusing on domestic spaces, color theory, and furnishings.
• Garden Design: Diploma in landscape and garden design, integrating horticulture and aesthetics.
• Applied Interior Design: Practical skills in drafting, 3D modeling, and sustainable design practices.
• Short Courses: Workshops in design thinking, visual communication, and specialist topics from conservation and arts.

Programs blend studio work, lectures, and industry placements, preparing graduates for roles in design studios, architecture firms, and hospitality. The campus's light-filled studios and proximity to cultural institutions enhance collaborative learning and real-world application.

The West Dean Campus, nestled in the picturesque Sussex countryside within the historic West Dean Estate, serves as the primary hub for advanced training in conservation and fine arts. Home to the School of Conservation and the School of Arts, this campus emphasizes hands-on, practical education in preserving cultural heritage and mastering traditional crafts. Students engage in intensive studio-based learning, restoring artifacts and creating original works in a supportive, interdisciplinary environment that fosters innovation alongside time-honored techniques.

• Book Conservation: Techniques for repairing and preserving rare books and manuscripts.
• Ceramics Conservation and Studio Practice: Pottery restoration and contemporary ceramics.
• Clock Conservation: Horology, including disassembly, repair, and regulation of antique timepieces.
• Furniture Conservation: Upholstery, woodwork, and historical furniture restoration.
• Metalwork: Silversmithing, gilding, and conservation of metal artifacts.
• Musical Instruments: Stringed instruments, keyboard, and woodwind conservation.
• Historic Building Conservation & Repair: Masonry, timber framing, and sustainable heritage building practices.
• Creative Writing & Publishing: Narrative development and book arts.
• Arts Programs: Painting, sculpture, textiles, and printmaking with a focus on material innovation.

This campus's programs are designed for those seeking professional qualifications, with degrees validated by the University of Sussex, blending theory, practice, and research for careers in museums, galleries, and private conservation.