Course summary
The FdSc Applied Animal Behaviour and Conservation programme enables the student to gain a thorough knowledge and understanding of the established principles of Animal Behaviour, Welfare and Conservation and their development within industry. The programme also enables the students to gain knowledge and understanding of the principles of business management and apply in a relevant work related context. An ability to apply underlying concepts and principles outside the context in which they were first studied, and employ those principles in Animal-related industries or other work-relevant context alongside a familiarity with the main methods of enquiry in Animal Behaviour and Conservation, will allow the student to gain the experience and preparation for future careers. University degree students also have access to dedicated study rooms, an IT suite and common room. The college offers onsite accommodation and a range of coach transport options. Please contact our EAG team for more information or visit our website. This programme can also be undertaken as a part-time student over a four year period. Please contact our EAG team for an application form or visit our university course page on our website.
Course details
Modules
Year 1 (Level 4) - Core Modules: -Animal Behaviour and Communication -Principles of Conservation -Study and Research Skills -Animal Biology -Management of Animal Collections -Health and Welfare -Introduction to Business Management Year 2 (Level 5) - Core Modules: -Independent Enquiry -Work Placement -Applied Sampling Methods in Conservation -Applied Animal Behaviour Management -Welfare and Ethics Elective Modules: -Animal Learning and Training -Research Methods and Statistics -Wildlife Conservation -Behavioural Ecology
Assessment method
A combination of coursework, exams and practicals.
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
15Jan
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:
- P300
- Institution code:
- P59
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
Please refer to your current programme manager for information on progression to Higher Education programmes.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
Students must be a minimum of 18 years old upon entry
English language requirements
Students with English as a second language will be required to have gained IELTS level 6.5 overall with level 6.0 in writing.
Unistats information
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Student satisfaction
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| EU | £9000 | Year 1 |
| England | £9000 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9000 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9000 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9000 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
International fees apply, please check with the institute for up to date international student fees for 2019-20.
Provider information
Plumpton College
Ditchling Road
Lewes
BN7 3AE