Applied Animal Behaviour (Top-up) BSc (Hons)
Sparsholt College Hampshire
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Salary
Salary of all UK Graduates of
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £23872 | £19884 | £22867 |
25-75 percentile range | £20487 - £27274 | £14892 - £25751 | £17151 - £30379 |
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Course Description
Why choose this degree?
- Gain the knowledge needed to become a Clinical Animal Behaviourist as the course can be used towards accreditation following graduation.
- Develop expertise through an extended animal behaviour dissertation project.
- Combine study and work with this flexible, part-time course.
What makes UCS special?
As a UCS student you will benefit from lecturers with a wealth of industry experience that comes from working with BIAZA and EAZA research committees/ working groups and a wide range of zoos. UCS is also supporting member of the ABTC and staff are members of the Fellowship of Animal Behaviour Clinicians. Our teaching staff have experience and expertise in all areas of animal work including veterinary nursing, health and welfare, research, zoo industry and husbandry and animal behaviour and training.
UCS has an unrivalled collection of animals and species in its purpose-built Animal Health and Welfare Research Centre and was one of the first colleges in the country to be awarded a zoo licence and is part of The National Zoo Academy. The centre offers a wide variety of habitat styles and management systems to maximise the student learning potential and experience.
What will I learn?
This course covers a wide range of topics related to animal behaviour, you will study human and animal psychology, consider how physiology impacts on behaviour and develop links between legislation and ethics.
Using an evidence-based approach the evolving relationship between humans and animals is explored in detail including application to developing training techniques.
Utilising techniques developed throughout the course you will design and conduct your own behavioural dissertation study. Previous students have conducted research on:
- Impact of scent enrichment on behaviour of reptiles.
- Effect of noise levels in grooming facilities on dog behaviour and stress levels.
- Cooperative care doesn’t scare - impact of choice and control on stress levels in dogs during routine nail clipping (presented at the ISAE Benelux 2022).
- Investigation into veterinary professionals’ knowledge of cognitive dysfunction syndrome in cats.
How will I be assessed?
You will showcase your knowledge through a combination of written assignments, case studies, seminar presentations and time constrained assessments. At Level 6 the dissertation module will prove your skills within the field of research and we encourage students to present this work to other organisations.
Where can I go from here?"
The course works towards the knowledge elements that are required for certification as a Clinical Animal Behaviourist as identified by the Association for the Study of Animal Behaviour and the Animal Behaviour and Training Council. You can also continue your studies to MSc and PhD level.
Sparsholt students have developed their own businesses focused on behavioural consultations for a range of species including dogs, cats and horses. Others work in the veterinary industry. Several students have progressed on to postgraduate study, one continuing and developing her dissertation project in to a PhD.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
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Example below based on all graduates of Applied Animal Behaviour (Top-up) BSc (Hons) at Sparsholt College Hampshire
35% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
25% | Administrative occupations |
15% | Web and Multimedia Design Professionals |
10% | Skilled trades occupations |
10% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
10% | Elementary occupations |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
English language requirements
test | Grade | Additional Details |
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IELTS (Academic) | 6 | Overall score of 6.0 with minimum scores of 5.5 in any of Speaking, Reading, Writing and Listening (CEFR B2) |
Trinity ISE | Pass in each of Speaking, Reading, Writing and Listening (CEFR B2) |
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PTE Academic | 60 | Minimum score of 60 or higher in each of Speaking, Reading, Writing and Listening (CEFR B2) |
Costs
Tuition Fees Applied Animal Behaviour (Top-up) BSc (Hons)
England UK | £4625 | year 1 |
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Northern Ireland | £4625 | year 1 |
Scotland | £4625 | year 1 |
Wales | £4625 | year 1 |
Channel Islands | £4900 | 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 Sparsholt College Hampshire
Sparsholt College is an institution that specialises in land-based courses and programmes, such as Agriculture, Animal Management, and related subjects. Among the main study options that Sparsholt College offers, applicants will find full-time and part-time courses that are delivered on their scenic farmland campus. For those who prefer to get their hands dirty right away, the college also offers a range of land-based apprenticeship placements.
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Student composition of Sparsholt College Hampshire
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Total number of students enrolled at Sparsholt College Hampshire by level Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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