Applied Animal Behaviour Training

The aim of the programme is to provide a progression route for students from science based degrees, to gain knowledge and skills in the area of animal behaviour and its application. There is an increasing demand within the animal behaviour industry for people to have both academic and practical skills. Therefore this programme is designed to emphasise the vocational and applied nature of the subject studied.<br/><br/>**What will I study?**<br/>- Animal Behaviour Theories<br/><br/><br/>- Welfare and Ethics<br/><br/><br/>- Research Methods<br/><br/><br/>- Learning Theories and Training Methods,<br/><br/><br/>- Animal Behaviour Consulting<br/><br/><br/>- Human and Animal Interactions and Psychology<br/><br/><br/>- Independent Research Project.<br/><br/><br/>**Learning and Teaching Approach**<br/>This programme is delivered with a variety of learning and teaching approaches to include all students’ learning styles and preferences. For all modules, theory lectures are delivered that aim to deliver the core content and provide the underpinning knowledge. Using the webinar software, staff are able to monitor engagement to ensure participations. 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.<br/><br/>**What is the contact time?**<br/>Part Time:<br/>Two modules studied per semester except for the final semester when the focus is on completion of the independent research project.<br/><br/>Approximately six hours class time per week to include online webinars, directed study, extended reading, directed tasks and tutorials. Webinars run one night per week. <br/><br/>Full Time:<br/>You will study four modules studied in the first semester and two in the second semester, alongside completion of the independent research project.<br/><br/>Approximately 12 hours class time per week to include online webinars, directed study, extended reading, directed tasks and tutorials. Webinars run two nights per week.<br/><br/>**What else can I expect?**<br/>- Animal Management Unit housing a wide range of species including meerkats, racoon dogs, primates, alpacas, marsupials, invertebrates, tropical and marine fish, reptiles, rodents and a nocturnal house.<br/><br/><br/>- Dedicated dog training area, commercial dog kennels and grooming facilities, commercial sheep and beef enterprises, equine yard and schools.<br/><br/><br/>- Additional facilities include Science Centre, IT suites, dedicated University Centre, study spaces and social areas, and modern Learning Resources Centre.<br/><br/><br/>- Online Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) used to enhance and facilitate teaching and independent learning on all programmes.<br/><br/><br/>- Experienced, supportive and motivated staff with both academic and industrial experience.<br/><br/><br/>- Our experienced Life Coaches are on hand to help you through your University journey from mentoring and coaching to health, wellbeing and resilience. Learn more about how our Life Coaches can support you: https://www.bishopburton.ac.uk/university-centre/life-skills-team-at-ucbb<br/><br/><br/>- Talks from a range of visiting speakers.<br/><br/><br/>- Opportunities to attend trips to enhance learning.<br/><br/><br/>- Students have access to a range of support through our study skills, and health and wellbeing teams. Further information can be found on our website: https://www.bishopburton.ac.uk/student-life/student-support<br/><br/><br/>- Relevant extra-curricular activity and/or work experience is encouraged of all students in order to enhance learning.<br/><br/><br/>**What kind of job could I get when I graduate?**<br/>Management positions in animal training, zoo keeping and education, environmental enrichment co-ordinator, education and lecturing, behaviour advisor / consultant, companion animal trainer, training animals for commercial work, animal rescue and rehabilitation, assistance dog trainer.