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Animal and Environment

Help shape the future of our natural world, and the animals in it. We'll prepare you for careers in animal management and behaviour, ecology and conservation, and agriculture and horticulture. With many of our courses, you’ll gain hands-on experience on field trips and placements.

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Agriculture

Undergraduate - BSc (Hons)

Available in Clearing
Study in:
Writtle
Available as:
3 years
,
4 years with foundation
Course features
  • Explore all aspects of livestock and arable farming
  • Learn about sustainable production practices and agricultural policy
  • Get hands-on experience on our campus farm
Course details Apply

Animal Behaviour

Undergraduate - BSc (Hons)

Available in Clearing
Study in:
Cambridge
Available as:
3 years full-time
,
4 years with foundation
,
4 years with placement
Accredited by:

Royal Society of Biology

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Course details Apply

Animal Management

Undergraduate - BSc (Hons) : CertHE

Available in Clearing
Study in:
Writtle
Available as:
3 years
,
4 years with foundation
,
1 year CertHE
Course features
  • Gain a broad knowledge of all aspects of animal management
  • Focus on your particular areas of interest through optional modules
  • Work with a range of animal species on our rural campus in Writtle
Course details Apply

Animal Management (Pet Behaviour and Welfare)

Undergraduate - BSc (Hons) : CertHE

Available in Clearing
Study in:
Writtle
Available as:
3 years full-time
,
4 years with foundation
,
1 year CertHE
Course features
  • Gain a comprehensive understanding of the behaviour and welfare of pets
  • Work with a range of animal species on our rural campus in Writtle
  • Prepare for a career in areas such as pet behaviour counselling, pet nutrition and animal welfare
Course details Apply

Animal Management (Zoo and Wildlife Conservation)

Undergraduate - BSc (Hons) : CertHE

Available in Clearing
Study in:
Writtle
Available as:
3 years full-time
,
4 years with foundation
,
1 year CertHE
,
1 year Top-Up
Course features
  • Learn about the zoo industry, and wildlife conservation in the UK and internationally
  • Work with a range of animal species on our rural campus in Writtle
  • Prepare for a career in areas such as zoo-keeping and wildlife education
Course details Apply

Animal Science

Undergraduate - BSc (Hons) : CertHE

Available in Clearing
Study in:
Writtle
Available as:
3 years
,
4 years with foundation
,
1 year CertHE
Course features
  • Explore animal biology and its relationship to health, disease, growth and development
  • Develop practical competence with a range of animal species
  • Focus on your particular areas of interest through optional modules
Course details Apply

Animal Science (Pet Behaviour and Welfare)

Undergraduate - BSc (Hons) : CertHE

Available in Clearing
Study in:
Writtle
Available as:
3 years
,
4 years with foundation
,
1 year CertHE
Course features
  • Learn about companion animals and ways to support their health and wellbeing
  • Work with a range of species on our rural campus in Writtle
  • Gain a qualification recognised by the Animal Behaviour and Training Council
Course details Apply

Animal Science (Zoo and Wildlife Conservation)

Undergraduate - BSc (Hons) : CertHE

Available in Clearing
Study in:
Writtle
Available as:
3 years
,
4 years with foundation
,
1 year CertHE
,
1 year Top-Up
Course features
  • Explore the zoo industry and both UK and international wildlife management
  • Work with a range of animal species on our rural campus in Writtle
  • Gain experience through laboratory classes and animal-handling practicals
Course details Apply

Agribusiness

Postgraduate - MBA

Study in:
Writtle
Available as:
1 year full-time
Course features
  • Explore the connections between agri-food businesses, regenerative farming and hybrid production
  • Develop your understanding of environmental, social and governance (ESG) themes
  • Build your leadership skills and take your career to the next level
Course details Apply

Animal Behaviour Applications for Conservation

Postgraduate - MSc

Study in:
Cambridge
Available as:
12 months full-time
,
15 months full-time
,
28 months part-time
,
33 months part-time
Course features
  • Learn the technologies and methods used in animal behaviour research and conservation
  • Play your part in developing solutions to modern conservation problems
  • Put your skills into practice on our residential field trip
Course details Apply
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