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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: D316

Animal Behaviour and Welfare (Top-up Level 6)

Hartpury University
Gloucester, England
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1 yearDuration
£17,250Per Year (Intl)
£24,000Avg. Graduate Salary
87%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BSc (Hons) Animal Behaviour and Welfare (Top-up Level 6) at Hartpury University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about sustainable food production. Based in Gloucester, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. Develop your expertise in animal behaviour and welfare and turn your passion into your career. Study the fascinating biology behind the behaviour and consider ethical issues. Top-up your existing qualification to a full BSc degree. Whether you want to become a welfare officer, trainer or researcher, you’ll be well-prepared for a range of careers in the animal sector. Home/uk fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a 90% continuation rate, and 78% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Advanced Animal Behaviour
Animal Welfare Assessment and Ethics
Exotic and Zoo Animal Management
Applied Animal Training and Cognition
Wildlife Conservation and Biodiversity
Anthrozoology and Human-Animal Interactions
Dissertation Project in Animal Science
Pet Behaviour Counselling and Rehabilitation
UCAS Code:D316
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

EE-DD

or equivalent from at least one full A Level

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£17,250

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£17,250

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 — Hartpury University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£22,000£24,000£26,000
3 years£18,500£21,000£25,000
5 years£21,500£26,500£30,500

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 12% below UK average salary
This course
£21,000
UK average
£24,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 10% above UK average salary
This course
£26,500
UK average
£24,000

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

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH06-01-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

66%Working
12%Studying
12%Work & Study
3%Seeking Work
31%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH06-01-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, 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
87%
Learning opportunities
88%
Assessment and feedback
86%
Academic support
93%
Organisation and management
87%
Learning resources
70%
Student voice
71%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
70%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About Hartpury University

Hartpury University offers Animal Behaviour and Welfare (Top-up Level 6) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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