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Course summary
Animals need people to be their voice. To do that, we need to understand more about what they think and feel. The Foundation Degree Animal Behaviour and Welfare was established to equip more individuals with the essential skills required to provide animals with the best possible lives. The animal, environmental and sustainability sectors are growing nationally and globally, and more people are needed to work in roles to support this important work. pathways. This course is taught at Merrist Wood College and University Centre, a 400-acre estate with ancient woodland, wetlands, livestock, threatened species, a farm, an equine centre, and our Animal Management Centre, which has an animal activities licence to support students’ training. This is your live classroom for real-world learning, and we seize every opportunity to help you apply your knowledge in practice. Our lecturers have also worked and volunteered extensively in the animal industry, bringing valuable knowledge that will enhance your learning experience. With guest lectures, work placement opportunities, and the possibility of travelling internationally, this course will set you up for the future.
Modules
Year 1: Animal Health, Welfare and Nutrition (30 credits), Development of Personal and Professional Skills (30 credits), Animal Behaviour (30 credits), Applied Animal Husbandry, Enrichment and Training (30 credits). Total 120 credits. Year 2: Continuing Professional Development (30 credits); Research Methods (30 credits); Animal and Human Interactions (30 credits); Animal Welfare and Ethics (30 credits). Total 120 credits.
Assessment method
You will be assessed by a range of methods designed to develop and test your understanding, knowledge, and skills. These may include examinations, essays, reports, scientific posters, seminars, dissertations, media articles, web- and video-based productions, practical demonstrations, portfolios, collaborative group work-based projects, case studies, and conference-style presentations. The balance of assessment methods will vary throughout your degree and depending upon which programme you undertake. Depending on the programme you are doing, between 10-20% of your programme may be assessed by examinations with the vast majority (80-90%) assessed through coursework. You will primarily be assessed as an individual but may also be assessed as part of a group where collaborative skills are relevant. The balance of assessments for each module is detailed in the module descriptors, but normally includes at least two assessments which are individually weighted.
How to apply
This course is not accepting applications from students requiring a Student visa. For more information, please contact the course provider.
14Jan
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:
- DD28
- Institution code:
- O25
- Campus name:
- Merrist Wood College
- Campus code:
- M
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
We aren't currently accepting international applications for this course.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 64 points
GCSE/National 4/National 5
English language requirements
A minimum IELTS score of 6 is required for those for whom English is not their first language.
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £8240 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £8240 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £8240 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £8240 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £8240 | 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
Please note: Tuition fees are published for the first year of entry and will remain the same for continuing students e.g. if you are studying a Foundation Degree full-time across two years, the tuition fee will remain the same for both years.
Provider information
Merrist Wood College
Holly Lane
Worplesdon
Guildford
GU3 3PE