Course summary
Learn why animals behave in the ways that they do and how this can impact on their health and welfare, and how it influences the management of companion, domestic, captive and wild animals in our accredited BSc (Hons) Animal Behaviour course in Cambridge. Why study Animal Behaviour at ARU?
- Be part of the longest established animal behaviour course in the UK, accredited by the Royal Society of Biology.
- Get hands-on by using cutting-edge technologies and techniques to study animal behaviour, and how it’s used in solving conservation and welfare problems.
- Bring the world of work to life through Live Briefs; designed, developed, and run with zoos, farms, and wildlife charities, giving you exposure to ‘real world’ challenges, including the option to study animal behaviour locally and abroad.
- Study in Cambridge – a hub of wildlife and conservation research, and home to our £45m Science Centre.
- Complete projects and internships with our research-active expert staff from the School of Life Sciences, and access work placements with a range of employers.
Modules
Year 1: Animal Physiology and Behaviour (30 credits) Introduction to Ecology and Conservation (30 credits) Principles of Biology (30 credits) Quantitative Techniques and Tools for Biologists (30 credits) Professional and Personal Development - Level 4 Year 2 Core Modules: Animal Learning and Training (15 credits) Biological Bases of Behaviour (15 credits) Vertebrate Biology (15 credits) Ruskin Module (15 credits) Field Skills in Biology (15 credits) Evolutionary Bases of Behaviour (15 credits) Biological Research Skills (15 credits) Professional and Personal Development - Level 5 Year 2 Optional Modules: GIS and Spatial Ecology (15 credits) Animal Health and Disease (15 credits) Year 3: Work Placement (120 credits) Year 4 Core Modules: Behavioural Ecology (15 credits) Cognition, Evolution and Behaviour (15 credits) Applied Animal Behaviour and Animal Welfare (15 credits) Human-Animal Interactions (15 credits) Wildlife Conservation (15 credits) Undergraduate Major Project (30 credits) Year 4 Optional Modules: Population Ecology and Wildlife Management (15 credits) Tropical Ecology and Management (15 credits) Zoos and Zoo Animal Management (15 credits)
Assessment method
We’ll assess you in a number of ways, with most modules including a combination of written assignments and exams. For some modules, you may be asked to present or produce a poster, portfolio or workbook.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Royal Society of Biology
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:
- C121
- Institution code:
- A60
- Campus name:
- Cambridge Campus
- Campus code:
- C
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
We welcome applications from international and EU students, and accept a range of international qualifications.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 112 points
GCSE/National 4/National 5
2025 entry requirements have been published using the current cycle information however, due to a current review these are subject to change. Please check back here for updates.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
https://aru.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/animal-behaviour#entry_requirements
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
England | £9535 | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
Scotland | £9535 | Year 1 |
Wales | £9535 | Year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9535 | Year 1 |
Republic of Ireland | £9535 | 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
Anglia Ruskin University
East Road
Cambridge
CB1 1PT