Canine and Feline Behaviour and Welfare (top-up) BSc (Hons)
Askham Bryan College
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 20 graduates of Canine and Feline Behaviour and Welfare (top-up) BSc (Hons) and other courses in Agriculture, Food and Related Studies at Askham Bryan College for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Agriculture, Food and Related Studies.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Agriculture, Food and Related Studies
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Agriculture, Food and Related Studies at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £21500 | £18000 | £21000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £16000 - £25000 | £15000 - £21000 | £17000 - £25500 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Agriculture, Food and Related Studies
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £20929 | £17781 | £20436 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £18320 - £23959 | £14439 - £21864 | £16409 - £25848 |
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Course Description
A ‘top up route’ to a BSc honours degree for those who already hold a Foundation Degree, HND or equivalent qualification.
The BSc (Hons) Canine and Feline Behaviour and Welfare (top-up) programme has aims to equip you with the knowledge and skills to enter jobs associated with canines and felines, with a focus around clinical animal behaviour.
The programme has an emphasis on ethical, legal and professional standards of conduct for those working with canines and felines. You will also focus on clinical behaviour science and training and how problem behaviours can be managed and effectively treated. Areas relating to ethics and legislation and economic factors affecting the sustainability of the industry are particularly highlighted in the course. You will study training and behaviour as well as the interrelationship between humans and animals. Knowledge of business principles and management skills is also developed, allowing students to work effectively at management level within a company and/or manage your own business.
Making use of the on-campus facilities, University Centre Askham Bryan has access to its own licensed kennels and cattery. We work in partnership with the RSPCA in housing a range of different breeds of cats and dogs for students to take full use and management of while they are in our care. Opportunities to demonstrate practical skills underpins some of the key clinical, training and behavioural elements of the specialist degree.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Canine and Feline Behaviour and Welfare (top-up) BSc (Hons) at Askham Bryan College
| 20% | Teaching Professionals |
| 20% | Administrative occupations |
| 20% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 15% | Secretarial and related occupations |
| 5% | Protective service occupations |
| 5% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
| 5% | Web and Multimedia Design Professionals |
| 5% | Caring personal services |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Costs
Tuition Fees Canine and Feline Behaviour and Welfare (top-up) BSc (Hons)
| England UK | £9000 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Scotland | £9000 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9000 | year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9000 | year 1 |
| EU | £14000 | year 1 |
| International | £14000 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
Please note that the fee status of each applicant will be assessed prior to any offer being made (Home Fee or Overseas/International Fee). Where required further information may be requested to ensure the correct fee status is allocated. For further information about on studying in the UK and fee status, please visit UKCISA.
Average student cost of living in the UK
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
August 1, 2025
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.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
UCAS application code:
C866
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FAQ about Canine and Feline Behaviour and Welfare (top-up) BSc (Hons) Askham Bryan College
- Tuition fees for this programme are 9000 per year for UK students. In addition to the tuition fees you should also take into consideration the average monthly cost of living for students in the UK.
- The median salary of graduates of this course was £21500 15 months after graduation, £18000 3 years after graduation and £21000 after graduation.
- Teaching Professionals (20%), Administrative occupations (20%), Business and public service associate professionals (20%), Secretarial and related occupations (15%)
- 20 graduates rated the course 75. This means that 75% of graduates indicated that they were satisfied or very satisfied with the course. See detailed ratings above and how these compare to the averages at other universities.
- Canine and Feline Behaviour and Welfare (top-up) BSc (Hons) is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at Askham Bryan College.
- It is pretty easy to get accepted based on UCAS tariff scores (lowest 100% Percentile among all Animal Behaviour students in the UK). Other criteria may have been valued for acceptance apart from UCAS tariff scores.