Program Overview

MA Anthrozoology

Overview

The MA in Anthrozoology will provide you with an insight into the many and varied ways in which humans think about and interact with other animals in a range of cultural, historical and geographical contexts.

Entry Requirements

• Candidates must satisfy the general admissions requirements of the University of Exeter.
• We will consider applicants with a 2:2 Honours degree or above in any discipline from the arts, social sciences, humanities, biological
  atural sciences, business or education.
• Related professional qualifications are also considered.
• Students who do not meet the general admissions requirements but who have substantial professional or personal experience which is directly related to the programme will be considered.

Course Content

• The programme is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the complex relationships between humans and animals.
• Core modules:
  • ANTM102: Anthrozoology: Theory and Method (30 credits)
  • ANTM103: Applied Anthrozoology (30 credits)
  • ANTM904: Dissertation (60 credits)
• Optional modules:
  • ANTM100: The Animal Mirror: Representations of Animality (15 credits)
  • ANTM101: Animals, Health and Healing (15 credits)
  • ANTM105: Humans and Wildlife: Conflict and Conservation (15 credits)
  • ANTM112: Animals and Religion (15 credits)
  • ANTM107: Anthrozoology Residential (15 credits)
  • ANTM111: Animal Ethics (15 credits)
  • ANTM109: Animal Criminology (15 credits)

Fees

• UK fees per year: £12,500 full-time; £6,250 part-time
• International fees per year: £25,300 full-time; £12,650 part-time

Teaching and Research

• The programme is delivered through a combination of online lectures, tutorials, and discussions.
• You will have the opportunity to participate in regular Skype, e-mail or phone tutorials with the module tutor.
• Some modules require you to undertake independent research on a topic of your choosing.

Careers

• The programme is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the complex relationships between humans and animals.
• Career paths:
  • Wildlife conservation
  • Veterinary nursing
  • Animal behaviour
  • Teaching and university lecturing
  • Dog training
  • Fundraising and PR for national and international animal charities
  • Zoo keeping
• Further study: On successful completion of the MA, you will have the research skills to pursue a PhD.

Related Courses

• Food Studies MA

Why Exeter?

• Student life
• Our campuses
• International students
• Accommodation
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• Tuition fees and funding

Contact

• Programme Director: Professor Samantha Hurn
• Web: Enquire online
• Phone: +44 (0) NA