Bishop Burton College
Animal Behaviour and Welfare MSc
Bishop Burton College

Course modalities offered

Key Course Facts

Course Description

The aim of the MSc programmes is to provide a progression route for students, from undergraduate degrees in the biological and psychological sciences to gain knowledge and skills in the area of animal behaviour and welfare. There is an increasing demand within the animal behaviour and welfare industry for people to have both academic and practical skills. Therefore, the programme is designed to build higher academic skills, professional skills and emphasises the vocational and applied nature of the subject area.

What will I study?

  • Animal Behaviour Theories
  • Welfare and Ethics
  • Research Methods
  • Human and Animal Interactions and Psychology
  • Applied Animal Welfare
  • Animal Welfare across Contexts
  • Independent Research Project

Learning and Teaching Approach

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.

What is the contact time?

Part Time:

Two modules studied per semester except for the final semester when the focus in on the completion of the independent research project.

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.

Full Time:

Four modules studied in the first semester; two in the second semester alongside completion of the independent research project.

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.

What else can I expect?

  • 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.

  • Dedicated dog training area, commercial dog kennels and grooming facilities, commercial sheep and beef enterprises, equine yard and schools.

  • Additional facilities include Science Centre, IT suites, dedicated University Centre, study spaces and social areas, and modern Learning Resources Centre.

  • Online Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) used to enhance and facilitate teaching and independent learning on all programmes.

  • Experienced, supportive and motivated staff with both academic and industrial experience.

  • Talks from a range of visiting speakers.

  • Opportunities to attend trips to enhance learning.

  • Relevant extra-curricular activity and/or work experience is encouraged of all students in order to enhance learning.

What kind of job could I get when I graduate?

Graduates can go into management positions in: zoo keeping and education, welfare science, welfare assessment and consultation, environmental enrichment co-ordinator, education and lecturing, animal rescue and rehabilitation.

Assessment may include written assignments (e.g. 4000 words), webinar presentations, oral presentations, poster presentations, practical reports and demonstrations, and evaluations. There are no formal examinations. Opportunities for formative feedback on assessments are available prior to the final submission to support your development and achievement. Staff aim to return assessed work within a 20 working day timeframe (not including holidays) so that you can most benefit from the summative feedback.

Entry Requirements / Admissions

Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Animal Behaviour and Welfare, MSc, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Minimum of 2.2 Honours Degree (level 6)ideally in biological science subject or equivalent

Costs

Tuition Fees Animal Behaviour and Welfare MSc

EU £4475 year 1
England UK £4475 year 1
Northern Ireland £4475 year 1
Scotland £4475 year 1
Wales £4475 year 1
International £12782 year 1

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.

About Bishop Burton College

Bishop Burton College is a further education college specialised in land-based subjects such as Equine Studies, Agriculture, Engineering, and more. Their stunning green campus can be found in the middle of the East Yorkshire countryside, making possible its features such as fully-functioning farms and horse stables. If students need a little bit of the city life while they’re not studying, they also have the historic city of York not far away.

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Student composition of Bishop Burton College

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  • Izzy, Animal Management student at Bishop Burton College
  • Elise, Equine student at Bishop Burton College
  • Harry, Sport student at Bishop Burton College

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