Oxford Brookes University
Animal Behaviour and Welfare (Solihull College and University Centre) BSc (Hons)
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Key Course Facts

Salary

Salary of all UK Graduates of

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £22438 £20448 £24818
25-75 percentile range £18849 - £25991 £15981 - £24541 £19498 - £30391

Course Description

The Animal Behaviour and Welfare BSc (Hons) top-up degree programme is designed to enable people who have successfully completed a Level 5 qualification in animal related studies to upgrade their qualifications to a vocationally relevant, BSc (Hons) qualification.

Graduates are equipped with the knowledge and skills required to pursue employment in advanced animal behavioural or welfare based roles, e.g. animal welfare inspectors, animal behaviour therapists, animal trainers, animal facility managers or animal science researchers.

The curriculum allows for continued progression on to level 7 courses.

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

    • 6.5
    • All Degrees

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

Costs

Tuition Fees Animal Behaviour and Welfare (Solihull College and University Centre) BSc (Hons)

Channel Islands £7570 year 1
England UK £7570 year 1
Northern Ireland £7570 year 1
Scotland £7570 year 1
Wales £7570 year 1
EU £9900 year 1
International £9900 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)

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About Oxford Brookes University

Oxford Brookes University was established in 1865, in the town of Oxford. This higher education institution operates from three main campuses: Headington, Wheatley, and Harcourt Hill - with a secondary campus in Swindon devoted to Nursing and a variety of CPD courses. This university performs strongly both in the areas of academics and athletics, holding prestigious achievements in both domains.

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postgraduates:
2880
Total:
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Where is this programme taught

Solihull College
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