11May
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.
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.. • 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. • Canine Behaviour and Cognition (Core): This module will enable you to understand canine cognitive abilities, body language and communication. • 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. • Specialist Training (Core): This module will introduce you to the specialist field of canine scent detection • YEAR 2 (LEVEL 5) MODULES • Professional Practice 2 (Core): This module will enable you to build upon the professional skills, knowledge and behaviours gained from the programme and previous professional practice module at level 4. Deeper reflection with be undertaken through the Professional Behavioural Evaluation Assessment. You will focus on your career goals and the skills, attributes and professional behaviour needed to gain employment in your chosen area. • Canine Learning and Training (Core): This module will equip you with the underpinning knowledge of learning theory and its application to practical training. • Conditioning and Sports Performance (Core): This module explores canine conditioning techniques and performance analysis. You will gain knowledge of how to prevent injuries in dogs though correct conditioning and critical evaluation of performance. • Practical Health and Disease (Core): This module will extend and develop your knowledge and understanding of canine health and disease from the level 4 anatomy and physiology module. . • Specialist Training 2 (Core): This module analyses specific specialist areas of expertise in field of canine scent detection building upon knowledge you will have gained in specialist training 1. • Training Instruction and Coaching skills (Core): This module will enable you to develop the teaching and coaching skills necessary for effective performance in the workplace. 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 Glyndŵr 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
This course has limited vacancies, and is no longer accepting applications from some students. See the list below for where you normally live, to check if you’re eligible to apply.
EU
Wales
England
International
Scotland
Northern Ireland
Republic of Ireland
25Jan
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
Operated by the Office for Students
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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 |
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