Animal Management (Pet Behaviour and Welfare) with Foundation Year BSc (Hons)

Learn about the behaviour and welfare of companion animals, and prepare for a career in the burgeoning pet industry.<br/><br/>With pet ownership levels in the UK rising in recent years, there’s increased demand for services such as professional trainers and behaviourists.<br/><br/>Our industry-focused course prepares you for employment in a range of companion animal roles.<br/><br/>You’ll be taught by specialist staff, and benefit from campus facilities including dedicated canine and equine centres, a small animal unit and a working farm. Throughout your course, there’s the chance to join ‘behind the scenes’ trips and other experiences.<br/><br/>We offer a number of animal management degrees at ARU in Writtle, with a common first year and the chance to specialise in years 2-3. With our Animal Management (Pet Behaviour and Welfare) course, your focus will be on animal behaviour, training and welfare, as well as professional practice.<br/><br/>Our degree course is recognised by the Animal Behaviour and Training Council (ABTC). As a graduate, you’ll be ready to work as an animal trainer, animal training instructor, animal behaviour technician or clinical animal behaviourist.<br/><br/>There are a number of ways to study this course. As well as our 3-year full-time degree, you have the option of studying over:<br/><br/><br/>- 6 years part-time<br/><br/><br/>- 1 year to gain a Certificate in Higher Education<br/><br/><br/>- 4 years including a foundation year, to gain a BSc<br/><br/><br/>You can apply for all full-time courses through UCAS (UK students) or directly to us (part-time and international students).<br/><br/>All BSc students study the same modules (with the addition of foundation year modules for those taking the 4-year course). Cert HE students study Year 1 BSc modules.

At ARU, you’ll be supported from day one with wellbeing services, money advice and careers guidance to help you through university and beyond. <br/><br/>Their courses are built around real-world experience and the skills employers value. ARU are proud to be in the top 20% of UK universities for teaching quality (TEF 2023), and ranked #1 in the East of England for graduates in professional jobs (Graduate Outcomes Survey 2024). You'll have access to fantastic facilities thanks to £95m of investment - think SuperLabs, TV studios, law courts, mock hospital wards and more. <br/><br/>Wherever you're heading, ARU will help you get there.