Course summary
This programme is one of two Top Up courses offered by the college in Animal Behaviour, Welfare and Conservation. Both are designed to provide clear career based pathways at BSc (Hons) level into key aspects of the animal industry. Core units on both programmes provide a fundamental basis for the development of skills and understanding in Human-Animal Interactions and Animal Behaviour, that are relevant to both husbandry and conservation. Alongside this the programmes develops skills for employment with the industry, or further study or research at postgraduate level. The Animal Collections Top Up uses specialist units to develop a clearer understanding the purpose of animal collections within current ethical, legislative and societal constructs. Alongside this is the development of skills and knowledge to successfully manage whole collections of species to maintain welfare as well as the other aims of any collection. Modules Students will study modules in the following topics: Individual Research Dissertation, Anthrozoology, Animal Cognition, Skills for Industry Practice, Emerging Infectious Diseases, Advanced Collections Management, The Role of the Modern Zoo
Modules
Individual Research Dissertation (30) Anthrozoology (15) Animal Cognition (15) Skills for Industry Practice (15) Emerging Infectious Diseases (15) Advanced Collections Management (15) The Role of the Modern Zoo (15)
Assessment method
The course is assessed through coursework, presentations, authentic style reports and examinations
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
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:
- D393
- Institution code:
- K85
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
The programme is designed as a specific continuation of the FdSc in Animal Behaviour Welfare and Conservation at Kingston Maurward College. However, applications are warmly welcomed from external applicants, including international applicants with qualifications in an appropriate range of animal behaviour and welfare related subjects at Foundation Degree or HND level. Entry requirements are for a Pass grade or 120 credits, or equivalent, at Level 5.
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
HND (BTEC) - M
Entry to this Top Up programme is usually via progression from Foundation Degrees.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
https://ols.kmc.ac.uk/WCFWebSite/KMC_OnlineServices/coursedetail.aspx?id=1000049597964
English language requirements
International students required to meet IELTS (Academic) 6.0 or above (with minimum 5.5 in each component)
Student Outcomes
There is no data available for this course. For further information visit the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
EU | £9250 | Whole course |
England | £9250 | Whole course |
Northern Ireland | £9250 | Whole course |
Scotland | £9250 | Whole course |
Wales | £9250 | Whole course |
Channel Islands | £9250 | Whole course |
International | £10500 | Whole course |
Additional fee information
Provider information
Kingston Maurward College
Kingston Maurward
Dorchester
DT2 8PY