BSc (Hons) Animal Management

Build on your knowledge of the management of both captive and wild animals. Further develop strong research, communication and analytical skills. Explore key issues such as animal welfare, conservation, climate change and human–wildlife conflict.

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UCAS codeDN33

Duration1 year

Fee (UK)£9,790

LocationPartner centre

Course summary

BSc (Hons) Animal Management is ideal if you want to take your interest in animals further. It builds on your previous studies, and prepares you for a career or further study. The course is designed with input from industry professionals. It reflects current practices in the animal sector.

This course will develop your skills in research, communication, and problem-solving. You'll understand how captive and wild animals are managed. The course also explores global and ethical issues affecting animals. You’ll get to undertake a year-long Research Project. This means you'll plan and research a topic you've chosen that interests you. Potential topics could be nutrition, health, welfare, or conservation.

After you graduate, you’ll be ready for a range of careers. These include roles in zoos, wildlife and conservation organisations, and the RSPCA. You can also go on to postgraduate study.

Career opportunities may include:

Animal collection manager
Zoo keeper
Animal Scientist
Research officer
Education manager
Animal welfare management
Animal trainer
Animal handler.

How you'll learn

You'll be taught at Houghall Campus at East Durham College. The campus is a specialist setting with excellent facilities.

Taught sessions will include core lectures, group work, seminars, and practical sessions.

Where relevant, learning will take place within the college’s Working Animal Centre. Seminars focus on applying theory to real situations using living animals. You’ll learn how ideas are used in a realistic working environment.

You’ll also visit places like zoos, nature reserves, and farm parks. These visits show how theory is applied in real settings. They also give you the chance to meet potential employers and people working in the industry.

You’ll be assessed through a range of methods including:

Essays
Exams
Practical assessments
Presentations.

Library support

You can access library support through both your college library and University Library Services.

You can:

Visit your college library buildings and borrow print books
Visit University library buildings and borrow print books
Use online library services and resources at both the University and your college
Find support from the University Partnership Liaison Team, University Library Services, and your college library.

Read more about what you can access on the University Library Services website(opens in new tab).

Entry requirements

Our typical offer is successful completion of a relevant Level 5 qualification. You can progress from the FdSc Animal Management at East Durham College. Or, you can be accepted as direct entry onto the Level 6 if you have completed a Level 5 qualification elsewhere.

Any queries about the course should be made directly to the course team by contacting either:

Rebecca Sweet, Course Leader: rebecca.sweet@eastdurham.ac.uk

James Mulvany, Programme Leader: james.mulvany@eastdurham.ac.uk

Enrolment information

You'll enrol as a student at both your chosen college and the University. You'll apply for a campus card, which is your University ID, library, and Students' Union card. Remember to bring it with you when you visit the University. You'll need it to access buildings and facilities.

As a University student, you'll automatically become a member of the Students' Union. You'll be able to access benefits such as student discounts (you can apply for a TOTUM card via the TOTUM website.

For further information on enrolment and becoming a new student, see our welcome page. Here, you'll find details on applying for your campus card and how to update your personal details. It's important you keep the University and your college informed of any changes in your personal circumstances.

During your studying, there are processes in place that allow you to raise issues with both the college and the University.

Please note, this course is not available to international students.

Fees and finance support

UK£9,790

You'll pay your fees directly to the University. Learn how to apply for your student finance and find out more about financial support.

There'll be around £100 in additional costs to purchase uniforms and safety equipment. You can buy directly from the college.

There's an opportunity to join the college on an optional Project Wild Gambia(opens in new tab) trip in year 2, which would cost approximately £1,250 (excluding flights). This is subject to change each year.

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