BSc (HONS) Animal Behaviour

3 years full-time

Year 1

Modules are subject to change and availability.

We’ll assess you in a number of ways, with most modules including a combination of written assignments and exams. For some modules, you may be asked to present or produce a poster, portfolio or workbook.

Core modules

• Animal Physiology and Behaviour
• Introduction to Ecology and Conservation
• Principles of Biology
• Quantitative Techniques and Tools for Biologists
• Personal and Professional Development - Level 4
   

Year 2

Modules are subject to change and availability.
We’ll assess you in a number of ways, with most modules including a combination of written assignments and exams. For some modules, you may be asked to present or produce a poster, portfolio or workbook.

Core modules

• Animal Learning and Training
• Biological Bases of Behaviour
• Vertebrate Biology
• Ruskin Module
• Practical Skills for Animal Behaviour
• Evolutionary Bases of Behaviour
• Biological Research Skills
• Personal and Professional Development - Level 5
• Optional modules
• Animal Health and Disease
• GIS and Spatial Ecology
• Mammalogy
• Year 3
• Modules are subject to change and availability.
• We’ll assess you in a number of ways, with most modules including a combination of written assignments and exams. For some modules, you may be asked to present or produce a poster, portfolio or workbook.
• Core modules
• Behavioural Ecology
• Cognition, Evolution and Behaviour
• Applied Animal Behaviour and Animal Welfare
• Undergraduate Major Project
• Optional modules
• Population Ecology and Wildlife Management
• Tropical Ecology and Management
• Zoos and Zoo Animal Management
• Human-Animal Interactions
• Wildlife Conservation
• Animal Communication

Standard entry requirements

Main

112 UCAS Tariff points from a minimum of 2 A Levels (or equivalent), including a pass in Biology or Psychology.
3 GCSEs at grade C, or grade 4, or above, including English and Maths.

If English is not your first language you will be expected to demonstrate a certificated level of proficiency of at least IELTS 6.0 (Academic level) or equivalent English Language qualification, as recognised by Anglia Ruskin University.

Alternatives

BTEC Extended Diploma in Animal Management at grade Distinction, Merit, Merit (112 UCAS Tariff Points) is accepted. Applicants must have also successfully completed specific modules (listed at the foot of this page).
BTEC Extended Diploma in Applied Science at grade Distinction, Merit, Merit is accepted.

UCAS Tariff Points from Access to HE Diplomas in one of the following subjects are accepted: Animal Management, Biological Science, Biological and Environmental Science, Combined Science, Environmental Science, Applied Science, Science for Health Practitioners, Land-Based Studies. Harlow College Access to HE Diploma: Life Science is also accepted.

International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum of 24 points is accepted, this must include Biology or Psychology at Higher level.

UCAS Tariff points from the Irish Leaving Certificate are accepted, this must include a Pass at Higher level in a related subject.

UCAS Tariff points from Scottish Advanced Highers are accepted, this must include a Pass in a related subject.

UCAS Tariff points from Scottish Highers are accepted, this must include a Pass in a related subject.
City and Guilds Level 3 Advanced Technical Extended Diploma in Animal Management with a final grade of Distinction. Applicants must have also successfully completed specific modules, please contact the Admissions office at admissions@anglia.ac.uk for further information.

HND qualifications in a related subject are accepted.

The European Baccalaureate at a minimum overall grade of 60% is accepted.

Important additional notes

Our published entry requirements are a guide only and our decision will be based on your overall suitability for the course as well as whether you meet the minimum entry requirements.

Tuition fees for international students (2022/23)
£14,300

International students starting 2022/23 (full-time, per year)
You can pay your tuition fees upfront, in full or in two instalments. We will also ask

Careers

Studying animal behaviour could give you the opportunity to help future generations to see species live and in the flesh, and not just read about them in a history book.

What you’ll learn on this course could see you helping to manage and enhance the habitats of animals in captivity or educating the public about the importance of animal welfare and conservation. With the breadth of skills you’ll acquire, you could find yourself working in animal training and behavioural rehabilitation, teaching in a zoo, or even working in a laboratory.

We work with employers to make sure you graduate with the knowledge, skills and abilities they need. They help us review what we teach and how we teach it – and they offer hands-on, practical opportunities to learn through work-based projects, internships or placements.

Our Animal Behaviour degree also acts as a foundation for you to become a Certificated Clinical Animal Behaviourist (CCAB). You’ll need to undertake practical training under the supervision of practising CCABs before presenting case studies and a further clinical examination prior to certification. For more information see www.asab.org/ccab, www.abtcouncil.org.uk and www.apbc.org.uk.

Graduation doesn’t need to be the end of your time with us, of course. You might decide to stay at ARU and study for a Masters, such as our renowned MSc Applied Wildlife Conservation or our MSc Animal Behaviour: Applications for Conservation. Take advantage of our Alumni Scholarship and get 20% off your fees.