Course summary
Why choose this course? 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.
- This degree is part of a subject area rated 1st in the UK for student satisfaction in the Agriculture & Forestry subject league tables, Complete University Guide 2023
- 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 (LEVEL 4) MODULES Professional and Academic Development (Core): This module aims to equip you with a range of skills and attributes in preparation to work in your chosen sector whilst following professional codes of practice. The module will also enable you to develop a range of skills required for academic studies, which will be used and extended upon throughout your programme of study. Professional Practice 1 (Core): This module will enable you to apply and integrate professional skills, knowledge and behaviours gained from the programme into a real-life workplace setting. This module will enable you to further develop the Glyndwr graduate attributes and develop and reflect upon the key employability skills required for the sector. 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): This module will introduce you to the many facets of canine-human Interaction and the wide-ranging roles of dogs in society across time and cultures. You will examine different types of interactions and relationships between humans and dogs and examine the costs and benefits to both species. Introduction to Canine Anatomy and Physiology (Core): This module will develop your knowledge and understanding of canine anatomy and physiology at both a systems and cellular level. You will integrate physiology and pathophysiology to develop an understanding of disease states. Principles of genetics, linking to the breeding process will be covered in this module. Specialist Training (Core): This module will introduce you to the specialist field of canine scent detection. The module is highly practical giving unique opportunities to apply theory to practice under the supervision of experts in the industry with extensive range of experience. This module further embeds the importance of animal welfare and human safety and how this can be ensured in real world situations. YEAR 2 (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
Teaching & Assessment 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!
How to apply
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:
- CBTP
- Institution code:
- G53
- Campus name:
- Northop
- Campus code:
- F
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 48 points
Student Outcomes
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
Provider information
Wrexham University
Plas Coch
Mold Road
Wrexham
LL11 2AW