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Applied Canine Behaviour and Training at University Centre Bishop Burton - UCAS

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2025 - 20262026 - 2027
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Course summary

Are you ready to transform your passion for dogs into a rewarding career in canine behaviour and training? This Higher Education Certificate offers a unique blend of theoretical knowledge and practical experience relating to canine behaviour and training, designed to promote positive reinforcement training techniques equipping the next generation of canine behaviourists. Apply knowledge of training to canine behaviour, essential for effective training. On this programme, you will have opportunities to acquire basic knowledge of canine behaviour, training, and health and wellbeing whilst in the comfort of your own home through the online nature of the programme. You will also study learning theory, developing knowledge of a range of training techniques and investigating the inner workings of the anatomy and physiology of canines, underpinning your skills to start your career in this sector. Key features of the programme include:

  • Industry-ready knowledge, applying theoretical skills to professional situations.
  • Practical skill development, planning effective training sessions catering to the dog's individual needs.
  • Developing professionalism, equipping you with the tools to be successful in the industry, enhancing career progression.
Join our passionate community of aspiring dog behaviourists turning your passion for dogs into a meaningful career. At University Centre Bishop Burton, you will gain the knowledge, skills and experience needed to make a real difference in the dog training sector such as a behaviourist, dog walker or training instructor, or progress to the FdSc Applied Canine Behaviour and Training level 5 programme. What will I study? Year 1:
  • Academic Professional Skills
  • Principles of Canine Psychology and Basic Training
  • Professional Skills in the Industry
  • Canine Health and Wellbeing
Year 2:
  • Canine Development
  • Progressive Dog Training
Learning and Teaching Approach Blended learning is a flexible approach to education that combines online and in-person classroom experiences. You will attend interactive online lectures accompanied by asynchronous tasks, and you are encouraged to join on-campus for block weekends for in person sessions. Alternative online options are available for those students unable to attend in person. To complement all theory lectures, students have asynchronous seminars that are used to reinforce concepts delivered theoretically. Online webinars focus on facilitating a student centred approach to enhance the independent learning that takes place outside of the webinar lecture sessions. What is the contact time? Lectures are delivered online in three-hour sessions per week in the evenings, 6-9pm. On occasion, this may be split over two evenings. You can expect to receive your timetable during induction week. In addition to the three hours in class, you will have additional asynchronous tasks set each week which need to be completed at a time to suit you during that week. In total, contact time will be approximately eight hours a week to include lectures, seminars, asynchronous sessions and support sessions. Additional to this you will book individual tutorials with your Programme Leader. You will have four individual tutorials in an academic year. You are also expected to carry out private study in addition to contact time (as a guide, each 20-credit module requires 200 hours of study time inclusive of lecture time), which equates to approximately 10 hours of study per week over the duration of the module, of which you will be taught two modules per semester. Attendance is also required at block sessions. You are encouraged to attend onsite at University Centre Bishop Burton, however alternative online options are available for those students unable to attend in person. Dates for 2026/27 will be confirmed in due course.

Assessment method

Assessment includes written assignments, presentations, practical demonstrations and project work. There are no formal examinations. Opportunities for feedback on assessments are available prior to the final submission to support your development and achievement. Staff aim to return assessed work within a 20 working day timeframe (not including holidays) so that you can most benefit from the feedback.

How to apply

To apply for this course you will be taken to the provider's website, where you can find out more information and make an application.

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

International applicants

University Centre Bishop Burton and Riseholme College welcome applicants from overseas. You will need to be issued with a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) to apply for your student visa to the UK. You will need to pay your course fees in full prior to a CAS being sent to you. In order for us to process this and for us to comply with our duties as a Sponsor we are required to check other aspects of your application, for example your financial status. For more details please visit www.bishopburton.ac.uk/student-life/international-students

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

Applicants need GCSE English at grade C / 4 or above, or an equivalent qualification. Applicants need a suitable reference. Significant related industrial experience of non-traditional students will be taken into account when considering applications without the required formal entry qualifications. The successful completion of an entry task may be required when considering applications without the required formal entry qualifications. If your first language is not English, or a Tier 4 student visa to study is required and GCSE grade C/4 English or equivalent is not held, English language proficiency level such as International English Language Testing System (IELTS) 6.0 overall (with a minimum 5.5 in each skill) will need evidencing.

English language requirements

If first language is not English, or a Tier 4 student visa to study is required and GCSE grade C/4 English or equivalent is not held, English language proficiency level such as International English Language Testing System (IELTS) 6.0 overall (with a minimum 5.5 in each skill) will need evidencing.

Student Outcomes

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £6160 Year 1
Northern Ireland £6160 Year 1
Scotland £6160 Year 1
Wales £6160 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

No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Applied Canine Behaviour and Training at University Centre Bishop Burton - UCAS