Applied Animal Behaviour, Welfare and Conservation (with Foundation Year) FdSc
Wrexham Glyndwr University
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Below you can see course specific reviews of 20 graduates of Applied Animal Behaviour, Welfare and Conservation (with Foundation Year) FdSc and other courses in Business and Management at Wrexham Glyndwr University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Business and Management.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Business and Management
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Business and Management at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £22000 | £21000 | £22000 |
25-75 percentile range | £18500 - £24500 | £16000 - £25500 | £15500 - £27000 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Business and Management
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £23892 | £22319 | £26743 |
25-75 percentile range | £20849 - £28057 | £17242 - £28865 | £19938 - £35746 |
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Course Description
Why choose this course?
If you’re passionate about animals there’s never been a better time to prepare for your dream career with this course which covers animal behaviour, ethics and welfare. This course is part of a subject area rated 1st in the UK for student satisfaction in the Complete University Guide 2023.
You will:
- *study in a subject area rated 1st in the UK for student satisfaction in the Agriculture & Forestry subject league tables, Complete University Guide 2023
- study zoological science, animal husbandry, animal learning and training, and survey skills for conservation
- take part in work placements to develop practical skills and demonstrate the knowledge and skills they have gained
- have access to a veterinary clinical suite, bespoke training area and Cruft’s standard agility course
- enjoy off-site visits to animal charities, wildlife centres and other industry-related venues
You can also choose to study this course without a foundation year FdSc Applied Animal Behaviour, Welfare and Conservation UCAS code: D300
Key course features:
- *Subject area is rated 1st in the UK for student satisfaction in the Agriculture & Forestry subject league tables, Complete University Guide 2022
- Includes foundation year to prepare you for further years of study
- Develop high-level knowledge of animal behaviour, husbandry, and training
- Urban and rural study environments - split your study time between the Northop campus set in stunning North Wales countryside and our Wrexham campus, on the edge of the largest town in North East Wales
- Excellent links with industry and opportunities to secure work placements which will enhance your career prospects. Gain experience in a range of practical situations from zoo work to training assistance dogs
- Industry-active staff with specialist academic and practical skills, and experience of working with a range of domestic and wild animals
- Top up to a full BSc (Hons) degree in Animal Studies once you’ve completed the foundation degree (further one year of study needed)
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.
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Applied Animal Behaviour, Welfare and Conservation (with Foundation Year) FdSc at Wrexham Glyndwr University
30% | Finance Professionals |
20% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
10% | Caring personal services |
10% | Business and public service associate professionals |
10% | Administrative occupations |
10% | Sales occupations |
10% | Elementary occupations |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
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Costs
Tuition Fees Applied Animal Behaviour, Welfare and Conservation (with Foundation Year) FdSc
England UK | £9000 | year 1 |
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Northern Ireland | £9000 | year 1 |
Scotland | £9000 | year 1 |
Wales | £9000 | 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:
- Foundation
University Rankings
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About Wrexham Glyndwr University
Located in the town of Wrexham, Wales, Wrexham Glyndwr University was founded in 2008, making it one of the youngest universities in the UK. Despite its youth, the university has earned itself a strong reputation nationally in a selection of its subject fields. Apart from the large number of study options on-site, busy or mature students also have the option of signing up for their entirely Online Master’s degrees, or studying on a part-time basis.
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