18Mar
Undergraduate This course is subject to validation. You can still apply for this course while it is being approved.
University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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Course summary
Are you passionate about animals and eager to make a meaningful difference in the welfare and the sustainability of their environments? Designed as a one-year top-up degree, this course builds on prior qualifications, such as our Animal Management Foundation Degree, this course will give you deepening theoretical knowledge of animal behaviour, psychology, and ecology and equip you with the practical expertise and personal connections required to meaningfully contribute to this rewarding field. Through industry-led learning experiences such as case studies, practical workshops and residential trips you’ll develop a set of highly valued core skills that will enable you to excel in a career you love. Modules
- Dissertation (Mandatory – 40 credits)
- British Ecological Concepts (Mandatory - 20 credits)
- Anthrozoology (Mandatory - 20 credits)
- Animal Diversity and Evolution (Mandatory - 20 credits)
- Animal Psychology and Cognition (Mandatory 20 - credits)
Assessment method
Assessment will occur in a variety of methods to ensure you graduate with a balance of theoretical knowledge, practice expertise and transferable skills necessary for successful employment. Assessment methods include: Formative Assessment Summative Assessment Practical Sessions Research Projects Presentations Portfolio-based Assessments Digital Assessments
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Course does not award QTS
How to apply
29Jan
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:
- D300
- Institution code:
- L21
- Campus name:
- Temple Newsam Home Farm
- Campus code:
- T
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
International students will study 5 additional hours on top of the regular timetable. 1 hour cultural studies 2 hours academic study skills 2 hours English studies See the UK government's visa information to check your visa options. All information about the Student Visa route should be verified via the UK government's student visa website.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
A level - Not accepted
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - Not accepted
Access to HE Diploma - Not accepted
Scottish Higher - Not accepted
Foundation Degree: Pass on the second year of a foundation degree in a relevant subject. International qualifications: International qualifications will be assessed against these criteria GCSE English (desirable): English Language grade 4 or above is desirable. Key Skills Level 2, Functional Skills Level 2 and the Certificate in Adult Literacy are accepted in place of GCSEs. Mature applicants: University Centre Leeds welcomes applications from mature* applicants who may not have met the academic criteria, but who can demonstrate a wealth of experience in their chosen field. Candidates in this category and otherwise are likely to be interviewed to assess their suitability for the course and may be asked to provide a portfolio of evidence to support their application. *21 years and over at the start of the course RPL claims: The course structure actively supports claims for Recognition of Prior Certified Learning (RPCL) or Recognition of Prior Experiential Learning (RPEL).
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
English language requirements
IELTS: IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any component.
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £8745 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £8745 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £8745 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £8745 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £8745 | Year 1 |
| EU | £14000 | Year 1 |
| International | £14000 | 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
Fees are charged per academic year
Sponsorship information
£3000 scholarship available for international students
Provider information
University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College
University Centre Leeds
Park Lane
Leeds
LS3 1AA
Course contact details
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