Develop practical animal husbandry skills, and an in-depth knowledge of topics such as nutrition, breeding, health and behaviour.
UK students have the option to study this course over one year to achieve a CertHE. You’ll study the same modules as students on Year 1 of the BSc.
It's possible to study this course part-time. You'll take the same modules as BSc/BA (Hons) students, but sometimes in a different order or in different years.
As a part-time student you'll typically study for twice as long as full-time students; for example if the BSc/BA (Hons) course takes three years, you can expect to study over six years, though for some courses the part-time length may differ.
in the East of England for undergraduates employed as managers, directors or senior officials.
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Practical competence and commercial awareness are key to the success of the huge number and range of enterprises that make up the UK animal sector, and our industry-focused course is designed with this in mind.
As well as looking at practical animal management, we’ll explore business and trade in the animal sector. You’ll learn from expert staff in our specialist campus facilities, and benefit from ‘behind the scenes’ trips and other experiences.
Our BSc (Hons) Animal Management degree gives you practical animal husbandry skills, complemented by knowledge of topics such as nutrition, breeding, health and behaviour.
It will prepare you to work in the animal industry which, though diverse, demands practical competence and commercial awareness.
Graduation doesn't have to be the end of your time with us. You might decide to stay at ARU and study a Masters degree, such as our MSc Animal Welfare and Conservation. Take advantage of our Alumni Scholarship and get 20% off your fees.
You’ll start by learning about the fundamentals of animal management, covering biology, ethics, and essential practical and professional skills.
In your second and third years, as well as building on your learning from Year 1, you’ll choose from a range of optional modules according to your particular interests, whether you aspire to work on a farm, as a conservationist, or at a zoo or veterinary practice.
You’ll round off your degree with an independent research project – an opportunity to focus on something you’re passionate about and demonstrate all you’ve learned.
Modules are subject to change and availability, and may vary by location. If you have the choice of optional modules, these are indicated with a *.
To prepare you for university study, you can take a foundation year at the start of this course. Find out more about foundation years.
UK students have the option to study this course over one year to achieve a CertHE. You’ll study the same modules as students on Year 1 of the BSc.
It's possible to study this course part-time. You'll take the same modules as BSc/BA (Hons) students, but sometimes in a different order or in different years.
As a part-time student you'll typically study for twice as long as full-time students; for example if the BSc/BA (Hons) course takes three years, you can expect to study over six years, though for some courses the part-time length may differ.
Read profiles of teaching and research staff on this course.
Lecturer in Animal Science
Senior Lecturer in Animal Health
Senior Lecturer
Associate Professor
Lecturer
As an Animal Management student, you'll:
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