Course Summary

This BSc (Hons) Animal Behaviour and Training with Foundation Year course provides you with the skills and knowledge you need to begin work in one of the most diverse and rewarding sectors of the animal industry. This course will develop your knowledge and skills in animal behaviour and ethology, whilst exploring the ethics and key legislation necessary for anyone working with animals. Animal behaviour is an extremely popular and diverse sector within the animal industry. This is a four year course where the foundation phase is integrated and studied across the first two years of the programme. You will study additional modules alongside core Level 4 course modules. In the first year you will be supported to develop scientific knowledge of anatomy and physiology through the development of a learning toolkit portfolio. You will also engage with applied learning that links your academic studies to professional practice. In your second year you will be given individual supervision to enhance your independent learning skills as you progress through the courses. This course is validated in partnership with Coventry University.

Course Details - Modules

Modules may include: Year 1 - Level 4 Learning Toolkit Applied Anatomy and Physiology Applied Learning Portfolio Academic Study Skills, Employability and T-Shaped (ASSET) Year 2 – Level 4 Principles of Animal Ethology Applied Animal Management Independent Learning Portfolio The Animal Industry Psychology of Animal Training Year 3 - Level 5 Animal Health and Disease Habitat and Environmental Enrichment Animal Development and Training Research Design and Analysis Human Psychology for Animal Trainers Specialist Animal Management Year 4 - Level 6 Ethics and the Animal Industry Advances in Behavioural Research Contemporary Issues in Welfare and Behaviour Dissertation (Double Module) Advanced Animal Training For further details about this course, please refer to the programme specification here: https://blob.wcg.ac.uk/pdf/hepdf-ncd70276-684c4cade52eb127a8e6223499fec950.pdf We regularly review our course content, to make it relevant and current for the benefit of our students. For these reasons, course modules may be updated, please contact us for the latest information.

Course Details – Assessment Method

Each module has its own specific assessment profile, e.g. 100% coursework, or 50% coursework and 50% written examination. Modules are assessed using a variety of methods (real life case studies, professional projects, reports and essays, presentations and video documentaries, research dissertation) allowing you to develop a range of skills related to the subject area and to build confidence in the subject.

Course Details – Professional Bodies

Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.

How to Apply

26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application Codes

Course code: D307

Institution code: W25

Campus Name: Moreton Morrell College

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Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Foundation

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements

This may be derived from a Level 3 qualification in a related subject or A Levels. Entry requirements are for guidance only. We welcome students with equivalent qualifications and combinations. Please contact us to discuss further.


Applicants will normally be expected to have some prior practical experience.

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

English language requirements

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Unistats information

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Fees and funding

England 4500.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 4500.0 Year 1
Scotland 4500.0 Year 1
Wales 4500.0 Year 1
EU 6000.0 Year 1
International 6000.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

Years 1 and 2 £4500 per year (United Kingdom) Years 3 and 4 £8735 per year ( United Kingdom) Years 1 and 2 £6000 per year (International including EU) Years 3 and 4 £11450 per year (International including EU) Please visit our website at the following link to view course fees. https://wcg.ac.uk/page/180/he-fees-and-financial-support

Provider information

Warwick New Road
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Leamington Spa
CV32 5JE

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