Bishop Burton College
Animal Management (Behaviour and Welfare) HNC
Bishop Burton College

Course modalities offered

Key Course Facts

Salary

Salary of all UK Graduates of

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £20882 £17624 £20774
25-75 percentile range £18287 - £24112 £13919 - £21917 £16494 - £26267

Course Description

This programme provides students with a sound academic and practical knowledge of the disciplines and factors that relate to animal behaviour, management, science and welfare. Students are given a solid foundation in scientific, intellectual, investigative, management and husbandry skills, which are all essential in the animal industry.

What You Study

  • Animal health and welfare
  • Business and the business environment
  • Managing a successful project
  • Animal husbandry
  • Animal anatomy and physiology
  • Animal behaviour in society
  • Animal collection management.

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.

To complement the theory lectures, students have group seminars / practical sessions that are used to reinforce concepts delivered theoretically. The teaching methods focus on facilitating a student centred approach to enhance the independent learning that takes place outside of the classroom.

This is a vocational programme with an applied nature that is emphasised throughout the programme. It includes business and the opportunity for students to gain skills in managing a project – providing excellent transferable skills and enable students to set up their own business.

There is a strong emphasis on applying theoretical knowledge to practical situations using our excellent animal facilities.

The course content is specifically designed to be appropriate to the needs of the animal management industry and to enable students to progress to the second year of the FdSc Animal Management & Behaviour.

What is the contact time?

Approximately 16 hours a week to include lectures, seminars, work experience, practicals and tutorials. Students are also expected to carry out a significant amount of private study (approx. 25-30 hours a week) in addition to contact time. A part-time option is also available.

Students can expect to receive their timetables during induction 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?

Animal rescue and rehabilitation, teaching, behaviour advisor, employment within zoos and wildlife parks, animal facility manager, kennel and cattery manager, pet store manager, wildlife ranger, conservation work.

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.

Current jobs

Required skill level of job after 15 months

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Animal Management (Behaviour and Welfare) HNC at Bishop Burton College

20% Teaching and Childcare Associate Professionals
20% Managers, directors and senior officials
10% Caring personal services
10% Welfare and housing associate professionals
5% Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations
5% Teaching Professionals
5% Sales occupations
5% Business and public service associate professionals
5% Teaching Professionals

Grading & Study Time

You will be assessed in a variety of ways, including written assignments, presentations, practical demonstrations and project work. There are no formal examinations. Opportunities for 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 feedback.

Entry Requirements / Admissions

University Centre Bishop Burton and Riseholme College welcome applicants from overseas. You will need to be issued with a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) to apply for your student visa to the UK. You will need to pay your course fees in full prior to a CAS being sent to you. In order for us to process this and for us to comply with our duties as a Sponsor we are required to check other aspects of your application, for example your financial status. For more details please visit www.bishopburton.ac.uk/student-life/international-students
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Animal Management (Behaviour and Welfare), HNC, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees Animal Management (Behaviour and Welfare) HNC

EU £7500 year 1
England UK £7500 year 1
Northern Ireland £7500 year 1
Scotland £7500 year 1
Wales £7500 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.

How to apply

Application deadline:

January 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)

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

undergraduates:
postgraduates:
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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

Where is this programme taught

Riseholme
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