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Build upon your existing knowledge of animal management. Study research-focused modules and design your own original research project. Explore real-world issues such as human-wildlife conflict and climate change. Learn about and work with animals in a range of contexts.
BSc (Hons) Animal Management builds on the knowledge you’ll have developed through studying FdSc Animal Management, linking in content relating to all elements of the animal management industry, including the management of both captive and wild animals.
The course has a research focus, with modules specifically designed to prepare you for postgraduate study. Science Communication helps develop communication and organisation skills, while Research Innovation allows you to explore research concepts and examine chosen topics in a comprehensive way. These modules complement the year-long Research Project module, enabling you to develop and implement an original research project within the animal management sector. You’ll have the freedom to design your own project, covering topics such as nutrition, health, conservation, and welfare.
In addition to research-focused modules, you’ll focus on current issues facing the sector. Anthrozoology and Global Environments are two complementary modules that aim to promote abstract considerations for you to explore and tackle real-world issues such as human-wildlife conflict and climate change. These modules will be underpinned by content covered in the Biodiversity and Conservation module in the second year of FdSc Animal Management.
This course has been developed in collaboration with a selection of animal experts and employers to provide the necessary knowledge, skills, and behaviours for those intending to seek employment across the animal management sector. If you wish to study and work with animals in a range of contexts, this is the ideal course for you.
This course is taught at East Durham College’s Houghall Campus in Durham.
Taught sessions will utilise a variety of delivery methods, from core lectures to group work, seminars, and practical sessions.
Where relevant, learning will take place within the College’s Working Animal Centre, and seminar sessions will be based around the application of theory to practice in a realistic working environment using living animals.
You’ll also visit external organisations such as zoos, nature reserves, and farm parks to experience the application of theory to practice in an external working environment, alongside exposure to relevant potential employers and those working in your intended industries.
You’ll be assessed through a range of methods, including essays, exams, practical assessments, and presentations.
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The annual fee for this course is £8,750 if you are from the UK/Ireland/EU settled/pre-settled.
Please note this course is not available to international students.
Learn more about settled status, pre-settled status, special discounts, visa requirements, and Common Travel Area (CTA) agreements for the Republic of Ireland applicants in our Help and Advice article.
There will be around £100 additional costs to purchase uniforms and safety equipment, which students will be able to purchase directly from the college.
There is an opportunity to join the college on an optional Project Wild Gambia Trip, and this would be approximately £1,250 (excluding flights), which is subject to change each year.
This information was correct at the time of publication.
Potential employers include zoos, the RSPCA, overseas wildlife conservation organisations, recreation services, the Police, local authorities, and schools and colleges.
Career opportunities include:
East Durham College is committed to developing the estate at Houghall, having already spent £15m on previous phases aligned to strategic priorities. Facilities at Houghall Campus include: