University Centre Peterborough has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
The Animal Management and Welfare top up degree is tailored for students who wish to develop skills in animal management acquired at level 5 and specialise in an area of the industry of their choosing. The course encourages students to develop their analytical and critical evaluation skills through the application of behaviour, captive breeding and welfare assessments to enhance animal management for health, welfare, conservation and rehabilitation. Students will also be able to enhance their practical skills of animal husbandry, behaviour modification, breeding for conservation, animal nursing and welfare improvement. Student will learn about the essentials of experimental design and data analysis in preparation for their dissertation, in which students will undertake an independent research project to analyse a specific research question/hypothesis. Students will have the opportunity to study in the on-site Animal Management Centre which is home to over a hundred species of exotic and domestic animals ranging from hamsters, rats and budgies to tenrecs, meerkats and pythons.
Modules
YEAR 1 (LEVEL6) Animal Welfare and Ethics (15 credits) Applied Animal Behaviour (15 credits) Wild Animals in Captivity (15 credits) Research Methods and Data Analysis (15 credits) Applied Animal Health (15 credits) Human-Animal Coexistence (15 credits) The Dissertation (30 credits)
Assessment method
YEAR 1 (LEVEL 6) 75% Coursework 25% Undergraduate Major Project
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Course does not award QTS
How to apply
31Jan
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:
- D302
- Institution code:
- P56
- Campus name:
- Stamford College
- Campus code:
- B
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
Unfortunately, UCP are currently not able to recruit International Students. We apologise for any inconvenience.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
Applicants must hold a GCSE grade C/4 in English Language and Mathematics. Applicants should hold a relevant level 5 qualification (240 credits) in an animal related subject (animal studies, welfare, behaviour), such as a foundation degree or Higher National Diploma at Merit grade or above. Applicants will also need a suitable academic reference.
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| EU | £8250 | Year 1 |
| England | £8250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £8250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £8250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £8250 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £8250 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
University Centre Peterborough
University Centre Peterborough
Park Crescent
Peterborough
PE1 4DZ
Course contact details
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