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University Centre Bishop Burton · Undergraduate
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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: D390
Animal Behaviour and Welfare (Top Up)
University Centre Bishop BurtonBeverley, England
1 yearDuration
£9,250Per Year (Home)
£24,000Avg. Graduate Salary
83%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Offered by University Centre Bishop Burton, the BSc (Hons) Animal Behaviour and Welfare (Top Up) provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in agriculture and food science. Based in Beverley, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. Focused on animal behaviour and welfare, this programme is designed to allow those with a relevant level 5 qualification to top up to a level 6 BSc (Hons) degree. With an emphasis on applied knowledge and skills, you will learn in a flexible environment that encourages you to achieve your full potential within a structured and vigorous framework. Your academic curriculum will be supported by our extensive facilities. Home/uk fees are £9,250 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 73% student satisfaction rating, and a median graduate salary of £19,000 within three years.
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UCAS Code:D390
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
Home Student Fee
£9,250
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 — University Centre Bishop Burton
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £21,000 | £24,000 | £28,000 |
| 3 years | £16,000 | £19,000 | £25,000 |
| 5 years | £19,000 | £22,500 | £32,000 |
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▼ 21% below UK average salary
This course
£19,000
UK average
£24,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▼ Close to UK average salary
This course
£22,500
UK average
£24,000
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: CAH06-01-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
90%Working
10%Work & Study
50%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
Subject-level averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
78%
Overall
Teaching on my course
83%Learning opportunities
80%Assessment and feedback
61%Academic support
98%Organisation and management
63%Learning resources
92%Student voice
72%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
85%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Estimated Data
Source: Subject-level average for this provider
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Bishop Burton Bursary Programme (BBBP)
University Centre Bishop Burton · Undergraduate
£500scholarship value
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University Centre Bishop Burton · Undergraduate
£300scholarship value
- Available to all international students
- Open to your course
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About University Centre Bishop Burton
University Centre Bishop Burton offers Animal Behaviour and Welfare (Top Up) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.
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