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UndergraduateBachelor of ScienceUCAS: DF05

Animal Management (Zoo and Wildlife Conservation) with Foundation Year

Anglia Ruskin University
Writtle, England
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4 yearsDuration
£17,500Per Year (Intl)
£25,000Avg. Graduate Salary
89%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in agriculture and food science with the BSc Animal Management (Zoo and Wildlife Conservation) with Foundation Year at Anglia Ruskin University. Based in Writtle, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time and part-time structure. Turn your passion for zoo animals and wildlife conservation into a career protecting our animals and their ecosystems. If you’re passionate about protecting wildlife and working with exotic species, our BSc (Hons) Animal Management (Zoo and Wildlife Conservation) degree prepares you for a rewarding career in zoos, conservation and animal welfare. By combining hands-on experience with animals and academic study in health, nutrition, behaviour and sustainability, you’ll gain the practical skills and industry insight through field trips and expert-led learning, equipping you to make a real imp... International tuition fees are £17,500 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 87% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £19,000 within three years, and a 82% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Animal Biology and Anatomy
Animal Behaviour and Welfare
Zoo Animal Husbandry and Management
Wildlife Conservation Principles
Animal Nutrition and Health
Exotic Species Care and Breeding
Ecosystem Management and Sustainability
Independent Research Project in Animal Management
UCAS Code:DF05
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

UCAS Points32

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic60

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£17,500

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£70,000

Home Student Fee

£9,790

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Anglia Ruskin University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£20,500£25,000£27,000
3 years£17,000£19,000£24,000
5 years£19,500£23,500£28,000

UK subject average: £24,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 21% below UK average salary
This course
£19,000
UK average
£24,000
Salary 5 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£23,500
UK average
£24,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £4,500 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH06-01-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

55%Working
10%Studying
13%Work & Study
6%Seeking Work
47%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Subject-level average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
89%
Learning opportunities
86%
Assessment and feedback
82%
Academic support
89%
Organisation and management
76%
Learning resources
79%
Student voice
75%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
75%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About Anglia Ruskin University

Anglia Ruskin University offers Animal Management (Zoo and Wildlife Conservation) with Foundation Year as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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