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PostgraduateMSc

Applied Animal Behaviour and Welfare

Hartpury University
Gloucester, England
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1 yearDuration
£17,500Per Year (Intl)
£17,500Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The MSc Applied Animal Behaviour and Welfare at Hartpury University is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about sustainable food production. Based in Gloucester, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. Apply theoretical knowledge in practical environments to enact change. Make a positive difference in the world of animal behaviour and welfare. Our 360-hectare rural campus provides an inspiring place to develop your understanding. 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

Animal Welfare Assessment and Measurement
Behavioural Ecology and Evolution
Ethical Frameworks in Animal Science
Welfare in Commercial and Captive Systems
Animal Behaviour: Theory and Application
Technological Innovation in Welfare Monitoring
Research Methods and Professional Practice
Dissertation in Applied Animal Behaviour
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£17,500

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£17,500

Home Student Fee

£17,500

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

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💼 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.

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