Program Overview

Animal Management (Final Year Entry) (Hadlow), BSc Hons

This degree offers high-quality, broad-based training in animal management, providing a solid understanding of applied animal sciences and opening up numerous career paths.

Course Content

Modules focus on animal behaviour, wildlife and habitat conservation and animal welfare issues.

Entry Requirements

• Foundation degree or Diploma of Higher Education with at least 55% or a relevant HND at grade Merit. Alternative Level 5 qualifications may be considered.
• Applicants without the required UCAS Tariff points that have relevant experience may be considered.

Fees and Finance

• Home* fees 2025/26: £9,535
• Some courses have additional costs associated with them, such as trips, clothing and materials. Students may also need to purchase some specialist equipment.
• For this course, you will need the following:
  • Green Hadlow polo shirt, jumper and/or coat
  • Steel toe capped boots (any provider)
  • Black cargo trousers (any provider)
  • White laboratory coat for laboratory practicals (any provider)

Careers and Placements

• BSc graduates have progressed to a highly diverse range of careers available at the completion of the programme which can involve practical based jobs as well as roles within animal related organisations.
• Potential career opportunities are wildlife officers, protected area managers, teaching, animal keepers, animal trainer, reserve wardens, wildlife rangers and environmental education.
• Graduates may also find career opportunities as lecturers in Animal Management in both Further Education and Higher Education providers.
• Some graduates wish to pursue further post graduate opportunities such as Masters degrees and PhD programmes.
• Typical employers include animal rescue centres, animal charities, zoos and wildlife parks, as well as educational institutions and retail outlets.

Support and Advice

• To help you settle in and enjoy your time with us we offer a range of support.
• The high standards our support reach was recognised during our last OFSTED 'Care Standards' Inspection - once again (for the fourth consecutive time) we received a Grade 1 'outstanding' with no recommendations needed to improve our services.
• At the start of your course you'll be assigned a personal tutor who will guide and monitor you during your time with us.
• In your one-to-one tutorials, which are held regularly throughout the year, you will have the chance to discuss careers, health and social education, as well as academic progress.

Location and Duration

• Location: Hadlow College - University Centre Hadlow
• Duration: 1 years full-time

Start Month

• Start month: September

Mode of Study

• Mode of study: Full-time

UCAS Code

• UCAS code: D394H BSc/AniMgt