Royal Agricultural University
Animal Management and Zoology (Top Up) BSc (Hons)
Royal Agricultural University

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews for 15 graduates of Animal Management and Zoology (Top Up) BSc (Hons) at Royal Agricultural University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Zoology.

Overall student satisfaction
80 /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 £22494 £18754 £22207
25-75 percentile range £19483 - £25916 £14318 - £23837 £17216 - £28523

Course Description

This course is taught at Capel Manor College, Enfield Campus

This course aims to create or develop animal management professionals with a broad understanding of holistic approaches to the management of a diverse animal collection using modern, naturalistic enclosures in accordance with best practice. Undergraduates will acquire advanced practical hands-on animal management skills whilst furthering business and enterprise skills needed to manage animal and zoological collections, including enriching the customer experience, education, environmental interpretation and animal encounters that reach beyond the boundaries of the collection.

Vocational relevance, professional standards and transferable skills for employability are central to this Bachelor’s degree. This will be through the inclusion of a high proportion of applied and work based learning elements which will ensure a high calibre graduate entering the industry. The programme will empower individuals to further develop their practical skills, academic research skills and core knowledge required to work in zoos, animal rehabilitation reserves, aquaria and animal collections or related animal industries both nationally and internationally.

Undergraduates will compare a wide range of private, public and international collections, consider holistic and sustainable approaches to animal management and examine the role of the modern and future zoos and collections. To underpin this study undergraduates will further develop their academic study and knowledge of advanced animal science including the fundamental concepts of animal evolution, primatology, advanced animal behaviour and advanced practical animal enrichment, with optional units to specialise in carnivore or ungulate management. The optional unit chosen will be subject to numbers. Undergraduates will also cultivate their skills and understanding of the role of modern international ecotourism and sustainability within collections including the practical horticultural cultivation of animal feeds, whilst undertaking an individual dissertation, developing data handling, research and statistical skills.

The programme provides a clear route for those seeking employment within the zoological and animal collections industry both nationally and internationally, as well as animal management and conservation related industries.

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 and Zoology (Top Up) BSc (Hons) at Royal Agricultural University

35% Finance Professionals
15% Elementary occupations
15% Media Professionals
10% Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation
10% Business and Financial Project Management Professionals
10% Business and public service associate professionals

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course

English language requirements

test Grade Additional Details
IELTS (Academic) 6

no element below 5.5

International students can only be considered for this course if they do not require a Tier 4 Student Visa to study in the UK.
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Animal Management and Zoology (Top Up), 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 Management and Zoology (Top Up) BSc (Hons)

England UK £9250 year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 year 1
Scotland £9250 year 1
Wales £9250 year 1
Channel Islands £9250 year 1
EU £15300 year 1
International £15300 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)

University Rankings

Positions of Royal Agricultural University in top UK and global rankings.

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About Royal Agricultural University

Royal Agricultural University was established in 1844 and is located in the market town of Cirencester in Gloucester, England, and has two farms located in the nearby countryside. RAU was the first agricultural college in the English-speaking world, and provides more than 30 Agriculture-based Undergraduate and Postgraduate programmes. Not all programmes are limited to Agriculture however, as students also have the option of studying Real Estate, Equine Science, Environment, and Business.

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Student composition of Royal Agricultural University

undergraduates:
970
postgraduates:
155
Total:
1125
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Where is this programme taught

Capel Manor College, Enfield Campus
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