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PostgraduatePostgraduate Certificate

Animal Welfare, Policy and Legislation

Hartpury University
Gloucester, England
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2 yearsDuration
£5,833Per Year (Intl)
£5,833Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in agriculture and food science with the PgCert Animal Welfare, Policy and Legislation at Hartpury University. Based in Gloucester, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year full-time structure. This exciting new online postgraduate degree has been designed to meet emerging animal welfare challenges linked to the UK legal system. You’ll apply theory to practice in real-world settings, enabling you to progress into a management role. The animal welfare sector is diverse, covering everything from agriculture to pet shops and rescue centres to wildlife conservation - elements of legislative control are important to every area. As you progress into management positions, you’re likely to find yourself responsible for legal compliance, consultation or lobbying to produce new legisla... 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 85% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Animal Welfare Legislation and Regulation
Policy Development and Implementation
Animal Welfare in Agricultural Systems
Companion Animal Welfare and Standards
Wildlife Conservation and Legal Protection
Organisational Compliance and Risk Management
Research Methods in Animal Welfare Studies
Contemporary Issues in Animal Welfare Policy
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

£5,833

per year

Total Course Cost (2 years)£11,666

Home Student Fee

£5,833

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

70%Working
15%Studying
10%Seeking Work
Indicative Data

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