Course summary

This programme investigates principles of behavioural analysis, environmental monitoring and conservation strategies in relation to captive, companion and wild animal management. Theoretical evaluation and industry-recognised techniques are explored through a variety of modules linking to global research and practices. The dissertation module allows the opportunity to develop personal interests and research abilities associated to an area of animal management or conservation with the support of experienced staff. This is an ideal programme for graduates of an animal or conservation based foundation degree or HND wishing to further their study to gain a full honours degree. The qualification provides graduates with higher-level academic competencies and transferable skills to potentially progress to post-graduate qualifications or industry employment. Modules could include: • Psychology of Animals • Animal Behavioural Management • Wildlife Conservation and Biodiversity • Film and Media • Dissertation. You will be equipped with a range of skills securely underpinned by fundamental principles and theories of animal management/conservation with a clear application to industry and research. Enabling you to progress to the workplace and/or higher study, with access to an excellent range of facilities to support your learning and progression to the workplace and/or higher level studies/research. Progression Opportunities The course could help you gain employment within an animal establishment, zoological collection, wildlife organisation or conservation body. In addition, upon successful completion of the BSc (Hons) Top-up, a Masters Degree or PhD could be an option. Graduates could progress to an MSc in Animal Behaviour or Primate/Wildlife/Zoo Conservation.