Students have the opportunity to engage in both domestic and overseas learning opportunities with which to enhance their classroom-based learning experience. These may include opportunities to join field courses within locations such as South Africa, Central America and the UK. The main emphasis placed on these field courses is the development of professional skills and the application of students’ knowledge in a novel, stimulating, yet challenging environment. Costs associated with the field courses range from £500 – £1,000 (UK), and between £2,200 – £2,800 (Central America & South Africa). Please note that precise pricing of all field courses is subject to change, pending availability and recruitment. Students may also wish to purchase their own personal copies of recommended set-texts to assist them with their studies. A full list of recommended texts is made available prior to enrolment, however, our campus library has sufficient stocks of all major texts to support student learning, and the purchasing of texts is therefore advised, but not compulsory. Equipment costs Additional costs may include the purchase of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in order to undertake practical activities in the Animal Centre. These should include at least one pair of overalls (preferably blue/green) and a pair of steel toe-capped work boots/wellington boots. Additionally, students may wish to purchase other suitable outdoor wear in preparation for bad weather (i.e. waterproof/windproof coat). The above items can be purchased either independently or through the online shop. Students may also wish to purchase the following training equipment: Halti training leads (large) Clicker Treat training pouch – whichever type you prefer (costs vary). You can use anything from a bumbag to a custom dog training pouch: Belt clip on silicone treat pouch Pouch bag Waist pouch Approximately £20 for all training equipment (prices of training equipment are subject to change dependent on retailer).