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

Program Overview

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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

Program Outline

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Degree Overview:

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. Modules focus on animal behaviour, wildlife and habitat conservation and animal welfare issues. Many graduates go on to study Master's or PhD degrees in their chosen specialism or forge successful careers as conservation scientists, wildlife officers, animal keepers, reserve wardens and ecological consultants. The course is offered by one of the university's partner colleges: Hadlow College in Kent.

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Outline:

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Full Time - Year 1

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Compulsory Modules:

• Practical Animal Nutrition (15 credits)
• Advanced Animal Behaviour (15 credits)
• Wildlife and Habitat Conservation (15 credits)
• Animal Welfare Issues (15 credits)
• Current Issues for the Animal Sciences (15 credits)
• Honours Project (30 credits)

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Optional Modules:

• Conservation and Tourism (15 credits)
• Behavioural Ecology (15 credits)

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Assessment:

Students are assessed through a combination of assessment methods depending on the modules chosen. Each course has formal assessments which count towards your grade. Some courses may also include 'practice' assignments, which help you monitor progress and do not count towards your final grade. Assessment feedback on the programme will be delivered through a range of mechanisms depending upon the assessment method. Assessment feedback will be given in a timely manner that adheres to Hadlow College's Assessment Policy, within 15 working days on assessment feedback being given to the students on formal summative assessment. Examination results will be available within 28 days.

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Teaching:

Learning takes place through a combination of timetabled learning and independent study. Seminars and workshops enable you to discuss and develop your understanding of topics covered in lectures in smaller groups. You will also be able to meet your personal tutor. Timetabled learning may fall between 9am and 9pm depending on your courses and tutorials. As a degree student at Hadlow College, you will enjoy the friendly atmosphere of a rural campus university with the smaller class-sizes more common in colleges. We are an experienced team of academic and industry professionals who have strong links to the agriculture sector.

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Careers:

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. Benefit from smaller class sizes. A teaching timetable that will allow you to work part time while you study. Top up your existing FD qualification in a related subject in just one year.

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Tuition Fees for full-time study for home students: £9,250