Derby College
Animal Management (Zoo and Wildlife) FD
Derby College

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews for 15 graduates of Animal Management (Zoo and Wildlife) FD at Derby College for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Agriculture.

Overall student satisfaction
92 /100
15 total respondents
The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of all UK Graduates of

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £23872 £19884 £22867
25-75 percentile range £20487 - £27274 £14892 - £25751 £17151 - £30379

Course Description

If you have a real passion for working with animals, and want to specialise in zoo and wildlife conservation, this course will lead you to a wide choice of occupations in what is a thriving and varied sector. It gives you a solid introduction to all aspects of zoo and wildlife management to prepare you for a highly successful career.

Our foundation degree course has been designed to give you the right aptitude and attitude to work within the zoo and wildlife conservation sector. You will develop your hands-on skills and theoretical knowledge through a fascinating range of academic study, practical classes, national and international trips, and industrial visits.

The two-year course consists of 12 modules designed to reflect the diverse nature of zoo and wildlife management. These will be delivered through engaging lectures and practical studies in our laboratories, on-site animal unit and within local zoological collections. Your learning will be enhanced through field trips to enable you to apply theory to practice.

You will also take part in relevant work-based learning equivalent to one day per week. Support in identifying appropriate work placement opportunities will be provided.

Your learning will be supported by our highly qualified teaching team who have a wealth of academic and professional experience in many specialist areas. Guest speakers will ensure that you receive the most up-to-date professional experience and knowledge.

Delivered at our Broomfield Hall Campus, the full-time option* includes 15 hours of taught material each week with a minimum of eight hours of expected self-study per week.

*(This course can also be studied part time – 1 day a week**) (Course fee application is under the FdSc Animal Management code for the SFE) The course is regulated by HEFCE and the qualification is awarded by the University of Derby. All students have access to the UOD online platform, the Derby College Group Learning Resources Centre, the University of Derby library, and the College’s Moodle pages. The programme will run with a minimum of six students. In 2020-21 we enrolled ten students on this programme.

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 (Zoo and Wildlife) FD at Derby College

40% Artistic, literary and media occupations
40% Elementary occupations
10% Teaching Professionals
5% Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations
5% Sales occupations

While on the course, you will be assessed using a variety of methods, including assignments, practical work, reports, group presentations and poster presentations. All assessment methods have been designed to focus on skills specific to the industry while incorporating key transferable skills.

Entry Requirements / Admissions

Minimum Required UCAS Tariff

You should have 64 UCAS points in a relevant subject area. You will also need four GCSEs at grades 9-4 (A*-C), or the equivalent, to include English, Maths and Science. We also welcome applicants who lack institutional qualifications. All such applicants will be interviewed and may be set an appropriate piece of work upon which a judgement will be made, taking into account their academic potential and relevant experience.

Qualification requirements

Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Animal Management (Zoo and Wildlife), FD, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees Animal Management (Zoo and Wildlife) FD

EU £12000 year 1
England UK £7000 year 1
Northern Ireland £7000 year 1
Scotland £7000 year 1
Wales £7000 year 1
International £12000 year 1

Additional fee information

You are required to meet the entrance costs to various visitor attractions, such as zoos, to support your studies. These would need to be paid at the time of the event. The anticipated costs will be approximately £25 in Year 1 and £40 in Year 2.

You will be required to purchase a Derby College Group polo shirt for practical elements, plus a lab coat and steel toe cap boots (circa £75).

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 Derby College

Derby College is an educational institution with a focus on delivering courses and programmes at the further education level. The college operates from 6 distinct centres across Derbyshire, with each location specialising in a certain group of subjects and offering facilities especially catered to those needs.

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Where is this programme taught

Broomfield Hall
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