Learn about the behaviour and welfare of companion animals, and prepare for a career in the burgeoning pet industry.
With pet ownership levels in the UK rising in recent years, there’s increased demand for services such as professional trainers and behaviourists.
Our industry-focused course prepares you for employment in a range of companion animal roles.
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 t...
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.
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
15/09/2025
Campus
Writtle Campus
29 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
D304
Institution Code
A60
Points of Entry
Year 1
96
We accept A Levels, T Levels, BTECs, OCR, Access to HE and most other qualifications within the UCAS Tariff.
96 UCAS tariff points, to include 3 x B
Pass the Access to HE Diploma with 60 credits overall; 45 credits at level 3 and subject to meeting the overall tariff score for the course.
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96 UCAS tariff points, to include 3 x B1 or H2 higher
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |