Zoo Management (top-up) BSc (Hons)
Askham Bryan College
Key Course Facts
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) Zoo Management (top-up) programme aims to equip you with essential knowledge and skills to help you enter the zoological collections industry.
You will focus on recent advances in the husbandry of captive animals; including economic factors affecting the sustainability of the zoo industry. You will consider key aspects of effective collections management, including population management, zoo visitors' experiences, conservation education and the importance of sustaining a business. You will also explore the complexities of how species and habitats are conserved, and the role zoo collections play in modern day conservation principles.
Making use of the extensive on-campus facilities, University Centre Askham Bryan has access to its own licensed and BIAZA accredited wildlife park, ‘Askham Bryan Wildlife and Conservation Park’. With this resource on site, students have access to a real-world animal collection, and opportunities to get involved with the park during your studies.
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Costs
Tuition Fees Zoo Management (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:
D303
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FAQ about Zoo Management (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.
- Zoo Management (top-up) BSc (Hons) is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at Askham Bryan College.