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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: D304

Animal Management (Pet Behaviour and Welfare)

Anglia Ruskin University
Writtle, England
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3 yearsDuration
£17,500Per Year (Intl)
£29,000Avg. Graduate Salary
95%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in agriculture and food science with the BSc (Hons) Animal Management (Pet Behaviour and Welfare) at Anglia Ruskin University. Based in Writtle, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time and part-time structure. Shape the future of pet welfare, study companion animal behaviour on our ABTC-recognised course and build a successful career in the growing pet industry. Our BSc (Hons) Animal Management (Pet Behaviour and Welfare) blends scientific theory with hands-on experience to prepare you for careers in animal behaviour, training and welfare. With UK pet ownership rising and demand for qualified professionals growing, you’ll develop the essential practical and academic skills needed to succeed. 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 a median graduate salary of £26,500 within three years.

What You'll Learn

Animal Biology and Physiology
Companion Animal Behaviour and Psychology
Pet Nutrition and Health Management
Animal Welfare Science and Ethics
Animal Training and Behaviour Modification
Clinical Animal Behaviour Practice
Animal Management Business and Legislation
Research Methods and Professional Practice
UCAS Code:D304
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

UCAS Points96

🗣️ 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 (3 years)£52,500

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£25,000£29,000£32,000
3 years£22,000£26,500£34,000
5 years£23,000£30,000£37,000

UK subject average: £27,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£26,500
UK average
£27,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 11% above UK average salary
This course
£30,000
UK average
£27,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £3,500 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: CAH06-01-03). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

80%Working
20%Work & Study
100%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

Course-level data

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

Teaching on my course
95%
Learning opportunities
92%
Assessment and feedback
80%
Academic support
95%
Organisation and management
85%
Learning resources
87%
Student voice
77%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
75%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About Anglia Ruskin University

Anglia Ruskin University offers Animal Management (Pet Behaviour and Welfare) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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