Course summary
Weymouth and Kingston Maurward College, brings together two Further and Higher Education colleges to make one strong, responsive and ambitious organisation with the vision, resources and expertise to best support the evolving and growing skills demands in the region and beyond. Located on the stunning Jurassic Coast and the beautiful Dorset countryside, our campuses offer a diverse range of courses, training and CPD that cater to a wide array of interests, career paths and business needs. Across our two campuses we offer full and part-time higher education courses, with Weymouth focussing on vocational courses such as art, media, performing arts, health and social care, sport and public services and Kingston Maurward specialising in land-based courses covering subjects such as agriculture, wildlife, ecology and conservation. Together, we focus on the best interests of students, staff and employers in our local community and beyond, with industry-standard facilities, experienced teaching staff and outstanding support in a diverse, vibrant and welcoming environment. This programme is a Top Up course offered at the Kingston Maurward campus in Animal Behaviour, Welfare and Conservation in partnership with Bournemouth University. It is designed to provide clear career based pathways at BSc (Hons) level into key aspects of the animal industry. Core units on the programme 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 within the industry, or further study or research at postgraduate level. The programme leads to a full BSc (Hons) and uses specialist units to develop a clearer understanding the purpose of animal collections within current ethical, legislative and societal constructs, or can develop skills and understanding of studying animals in the wild and their conservation. Alongside this is the development of skills and knowledge to successfully manage whole collections of species to maintain welfare or understand the practicalities of animal conservation in practice. Modules Students will study modules in the following topics: Individual Research Dissertation, Applied Anthrozoology, Animal Cognition. Student may choose two from the following options Advanced Collections Management, The Role of the Modern Collection, Behavioural Ecology and Wildlife Population Recovery.
Modules
Core modules: Independent Research Dissertation Applied Anthrozoology Animal Cognition Option modules (Choose two): Role of Modern Collections Advanced Collection Management Behavioural Ecology Wildlife Population Recovery
Assessment method
Students will be assessed using a range of methods that try to reflect industry practice. This includes presentations, educational materials, academic posters, portfolios, grant proposals and records of field work.
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:
- D401
- Institution code:
- W66
- Campus name:
- Kingston Maurward Campus
- Campus code:
- K
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
Weymouth and Kingston Maurward College is able to consider places on the course for international students. This is subject to suitable visas for study in the UK and meeting entry requirements for IELTS or evidence of a suitable level of English. The college has a very limited accommodation offer for international students but is happy to provide support to find local accommodation.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
HND (BTEC) - P
Students with FdSc in Animal Behaviour/ management or similar are eligible for this Top Up
English language requirements
Students should have gained IELTs at 5.5 average or above.
Student Outcomes
There is no data available for this course. For further information visit the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
England | £9000 | Whole course |
Northern Ireland | £9000 | Whole course |
Scotland | £9000 | Whole course |
Wales | £9000 | Whole course |
Channel Islands | £9000 | Whole course |
EU | £9000 | Whole course |
International | £9000 | Whole course |
Republic of Ireland | £9000 | Whole course |
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
Provider information
Weymouth and Kingston Maurward College
Cranford Avenue
Weymouth
DT4 7LQ