The Programme

This programme provides a comprehensive practical and theoretical understanding of animal behaviour. Science based units studied in the first year give students the foundation upon which to build skills required to recognise and evaluate behaviour in both domestic and wild animals. Business practice and administration modules ensure the skills essential for post holders of senior positions within industry are gained. Assessment is based on assignments, seminars, practicals, presentations, case studies, workshops and examinations.

What You Study

• Advanced Animal Training
• Animal Communication
• Animal Development and Training
• Animal Health and Nutrition
• Animal Therapies and Interactions
• Animal Welfare and Legislation
• Behaviour of Domestic Species
• Behaviour of Exotic Species
• Biology, Brain and Behaviour
• Captive Animal Management
• Counselling and Animal Behaviour Management
• Human and Animal Psychology
• Principles of Animal Behaviour
• Animal Systems
• Behavioural Research methods
• Academic and Professional skills
• Statistics
• Companion Animal Behaviour
• Marketing

Options may include:

• Aquatic Management
• Bird Ethology
• Equine Ethology and Welfare
• Herpetology
• Applied Exotic Species

Special Features

Graduates are equipped with an understanding of companion and wild animal behaviour which can be applied to both domestic and commercial environments.

People who take this course could go on to

Develop careers within the animal management industry. Personnel with the combination of technical and managerial skills are in demand within this fast-growing and developing industry. Opportunities exist within the areas of animal rehabilitation, management, behaviour consultancy and counselling, education and animal training. Opportunities also exist to continue onto further research in this area.

Entry Requirements

Successful applicants are normally expected to have a minimum of 200 UCAS points at Advanced Level (100 at A2) or Level 3 Extended Diploma or equivalent. Life experience will also be taken in to account when considering applications from mature students. An admissions assessment may be used in certain circumstances.

How to Apply

Apply for the full-time course through UCAS using code C125.Entry onto the part-time course is by direct application to the College 0800 731 8281.

Duration

5 years part-time