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PostgraduateMSc

International Animal Welfare, Ethics and Law (Online Learning)

The University of Edinburgh
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Course Overview

Offered by The University of Edinburgh, the MSc International Animal Welfare, Ethics and Law (Online Learning) provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in history, philosophy, and theology. this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 6-year full-time structure. The overall objective of this online distance learning programme is to provide knowledge and an understanding of animal welfare science, with a focus on the international issues arising from animal use in all its forms. Animals are a hugely important part of our world, relied upon for food, used as research models, companions, working animals, for sport and in recreation. More than 60 billion land animals are raised for meat each year around the world, and with increasing meat consumption in places such as China, these figures are set to rise. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 94% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of ยฃ27,500 within three years, and a 90% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Animal Welfare Science Foundations
Comparative Animal Behaviour and Cognition
Global Animal Ethics and Philosophy
Animal Welfare Assessment and Monitoring
International Animal Legislation and Policy
Applied Welfare in Food Production Systems
Companion and Captive Wild Animal Management
Science Communication and Stakeholder Engagement
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

๐Ÿ“‹ Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

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

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๐Ÿ’ผ Employment Breakdown

85%Working
15%Work & Study
90%Professional Jobs
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