Start Date
- September 2022, Full Time
Summary
NB This Top-Up programme is only available to internal progressors from the Foundation degree in Animal Science and Welfare at Easton College.
The one-year Top-Up programme builds on current Foundation Degree. Students will undertake a major project/dissertation of choice, alongside optional modules such as animal nutrition, sustainability, and canine and feline behaviour. The course has been designed to provide ample opportunity to refine skills and knowledge, ready for employment or further post-graduate study, such as a Master's or PhD programme.
Modules delivered cover areas such as;
Dissertation (core module)
Current Issues in Animal Science and Welfare (core module)
Conversation Biology (optional module)
Comparative Animal Nutrition (optional module)
The Global Business Environment (optional module)
Advanced Canine & Feline Behaviour & Training (optional module)
The programme is delivered through a mixture of workshops, lectures, seminars, practical sessions, tutorials and self-directed study. Students are expected to use these as learning platforms, to build upon the content of lectures and seminars with group and peer discussion.
During this one-year course students will study 120 Credits. These credits are split into 20 and 40 credit modules. Students will study for two days a week and will be expected to conduct further research to aid in the completion of their modules.
Why Our College?
High Quality Degrees
All our degrees are awarded by UEA, a leading university.
Great Facilities
We offer a diverse range of high-quality facilities to support your learning.
Outstanding Support
Our smaller class sizes means that we can provide you with outstanding support to help you succeed.
Entry Requirements
Our typical offer is 240 credits (120 at Level 4 and 120 at Level 5) or equivalent HND qualifications in suitable subject area.
Applications from students whose first language is not English are welcome. For International students we require evidence of proficiency in English (including writing, speaking, listening and reading); the required minimum is IELTS (SELT) 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in all components). Please contact the Admissions Team for advice and guidance.
Progression
Successful candidates may apply for post graduate study at other Higher Education Institutions in similar subject areas (subject to APL/APEL and/or entry requirements).
Career Progression
Students may also choose to enter employment or graduate internships in a range of industry-based careers such as working with local, national or international charities, laboratories, animal nutrition companies, zoological societies, working in roles training animals or consulting on animal behaviour.
Fees
Course Fees £9000
