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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: ACBW

Animal Conservation, Behaviour and Welfare

University Centre Weston
Weston-super-Mare, England
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3 yearsDuration
£13,900Per Year (Intl)
£9,250Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by University Centre Weston, the BSc (Hons) Animal Conservation, Behaviour and Welfare provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in agriculture and food science. Based in Weston-super-Mare, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. The BSc (Hons) Animal Conservation, Behaviour and Welfare has been designed alongside employers and will enable you to become both skilled and qualified in the fields of animal management, conservation science, behaviour and welfare. You will examine the scientific principles and impact of conservation practices and how they promote natural animal behaviour. The ethics and motivations behind activities such as poaching, trophy hunting and breeding for sports will be explored. International tuition fees are £13,900 per year, 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 a 85% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Principles of Animal Conservation and Ecology
Animal Behaviour and Ethology
Animal Welfare Assessment and Standards
Conservation Biology and Biodiversity Management
Animal Ethics and Human-Animal Relationships
Practical Animal Husbandry and Management
Wildlife Population Monitoring and Data Analysis
Professional Practice in Animal Care Industries
UCAS Code:ACBW
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

CC

UCAS Points64

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£13,900

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£41,700

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

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UK subject average: £24,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Indicative Data

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💼 Employment Breakdown

65%Working
10%Work & Study
20%Seeking Work
65%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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