21Sep
UndergraduateCourse summary
This unique Canine Training and Performance degree offers you an exciting opportunity to gain the latest scientific knowledge and practical skill set to succeed. We can empower you with the learning toolkit to become a specialist in canine behaviour, training and performance. On this degree you will:
- Discover how to create powerful positive partnerships between dogs and people.
- Learn the secrets of successful training and excellent performance.
- Become empowered by developing specialist skills with leading industry experts.
- Join the revolution of science-led, compassionate, and ethical dog trainers who are making a difference to animal welfare.
- Connect a like-minded innovative community working to improve the lives of dogs and people.
- Train with leading industry specialists K9 Conservation Consultancy
- Access to indoor training facility with state-of-the-art cushioned dog sport flooring and viewing balcony
- Gain a theory to practice learning experience with our veterinary clinical suite
- Utilise the Crufts standard agility course and equipment
- Be taught by veterinary and behavioural professionals
- Study on a stunning rural campus
Modules
YEAR 1 (FOUNDATION YEAR) The Foundation Year is an integrated year where you will study core modules with a broad range of students from across the Faculty of Social and Life Sciences, giving you access to different perspectives and networking opportunities. The modules will equip you with key skills needed for Higher Education and beyond. They will give you the chance to explore your subject area and available careers, allowing you to adapt your reading and assessments to be relevant to your degree pathway. Alongside teaching from the broader faculty staff, you will be able to meet with staff and other students from your main degree pathway and get involved with events and opportunities that they are running. Study Skills for Success (core) will give you a solid foundation in academic conventions and time management skills to help you to progress through your degree. Resilience in Higher Education and Beyond (Core) Personal development and resilience are as important as academic skills in the accomplishment on your journey towards graduation, and this exciting new module will equip you with the attributes needed for this. A Day in the Life (core) This module allows you to explore the potential career options open to you on completion of you chosen degree. You will be exploring the professions linked to your degree and start preparing your graduate portfolio for employers. Life and Work in the Welsh Context (core) will give you the opportunity to explore your subject area and/or desired career in relation to living and working in today’s Wales. The suite of optional modules are designed to enhance your skills base in relation to your career development. Your personal tutor from your degree will meet with you to help you decide which one of the available optional modules would be most suitable for you. The optional modules are: Welsh for First Time Learners provides an introduction to the Welsh language for those taking their first steps Numeracy where your degree requires a competent level of numeracy, you may be advised to choose this option. Professional Communication in the Workplace in this module, you will begin to develop the skills and aptitude necessary to communicate effectively in a professional context. Maths and Experimental Design if your degree pathway requires an understanding of numeracy and sciences, then this module is designed to provide the opportunity to achieve that. YEAR 2 (LEVEL 4) MODULES Professional and Academic Development (Core) Professional Practice 1 (Core) Canine Behaviour and Cognition (Core): This module will enable you to understand canine cognitive abilities, body language and communication. Videos and direct observation of dogs will develop your ability to read and interpret canine body language and behaviour patterns. You will become familiar with the key concepts of learning theory and behaviour. Underpinning knowledge gained from this module can be applied in practice to ensure good welfare for companion and working dogs. Human Canine Interaction (Core) Introduction to Canine Anatomy and Physiology (Core) Specialist Training (Core) YEAR 3 (LEVEL 5) MODULES Professional Practice 2 (Core) Canine Learning and Training (Core) Conditioning and Sports Performance (Core) Practical Health and Disease (Core) Specialist Training 2 (Core) Training Instruction and Coaching skills (Core) The information listed in this section is an overview of the academic content of the programme that will take the form of either core or option modules. Modules are designated as core or option in accordance with professional body requirements and internal academic framework review, so may be subject to change.
Assessment method
This programme includes a variety of learning and teaching methods in the class, practical settings and sessions delivered within the workplace. These include: Practical sessions in our specialist indoor training area, veterinary clinical suite and rural landscape Lectures Workshops Exciting and inspirational guest speakers A range of online activities using our bespoke virtual learning environment Industry placements Educational Visits Broad range of assessments from practical to reports Access to Wrexham facilities Individual personal tutors and their dogs! TEACHING AND LEARNING Wrexham University is committed to supporting our students to maximise their academic potential. We offer workshops and support sessions in areas such as academic writing, effective note-making and preparing for assignments. Students can book appointments with academic skills tutors dedicated to helping deal with the practicalities of university work. Our student support section has more information on the help available. In terms of particular needs, the University’s Inclusion Services can provide appropriate guidance and support should any students require reasonable adjustments to be made because of a recognised prevailing disability, medical condition, or specific learning difference.
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:
- CAFY
- Institution code:
- G53
- Campus name:
- Northop
- Campus code:
- F
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Foundation
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 48 points
Student Outcomes
Operated by the Office for Students
There is no data available for this course. For further information visit the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Channel Islands | £9000 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9000 | Year 1 |
| England | £9000 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9000 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9000 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9000 | 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
Wrexham University
Plas Coch
Mold Road
Wrexham
LL11 2AW