Universities United Kingdom University of Exeter Courses MA Anthrozoology

MA Anthrozoology
at University of Exeter

Exeter, United Kingdom

Tuition Fee £ 25,300
Country Rank#16
Duration12 Months
Score IELTS: 6.5 TOEFL: 90

Program Overview

We’ll provide you with an insight into the many and varied ways in which humans think about and interact with other animals in a range of cultural, historical and geographical contexts
Suitable as Continuing Professional Development (CPD) for those with existing professional and personal commitments eg. vets and conservationists
Studying via distance learning enables you to fit your studies around your existing professional and personal commitments
You can choose an optional residential module where you attend a three-day residential at the University providing a unique opportunity to engage with other postgraduates and academics

Course Content
The MA in Anthrozoology will be of interest to anyone who would like to investigate the many and varied ways in which humans perceive, engage, compete and co-exist with non-human animals in a range of cultural contexts.

The distance learning MA Anthrozoology is especially relevant in terms of Continual Professional Development for individuals who are involved with the care of non-human animals in a professional capacity (eg, vets, veterinary nurses/technicians, animal trainers, dog wardens, zoo keepers, conservationists, charity workers etc.), as well as for students who have completed social science undergraduate degrees or who have a science background and would like to expand their research interests into the social sciences. The distance learning format is sufficiently flexible to enable you to fit it in around your existing professional and personal commitments.

The modules we outline here provide examples of what you can expect to learn on this degree course based on recent academic teaching. The precise modules available to you in future years may vary depending on staff availability and research interests, new topics of study, timetabling and student demand.

Compulsory modules
- Anthrozoology: Theory and Method
- Applied Anthrozoology
- Dissertation
Entry Requirement
For direct entry onto our Masters programmes you will be required to hold a relevant Bachelors degree with a grade equivalent to a UK Second-class honours (2:1 or 2:2).

Fees & Scholarships

International Tuition Fees:

£25300 per year

Career Prospect

Current MA Anthrozoology students and graduates work in the following areas:

Wildlife conservation
Veterinary nursing
Animal behaviour
Teaching and university lecturing
Dog training
Fundraising and PR for national and international animal charities
Zoo keeping

Many also utilise their anthrozoological knowledge and skills working with a range of organisations (in both paid and voluntary capacities) including the Guide Dogs Association, Battersea Dogs Home, the Blue Cross and the PDSA.

Cost Of Studying At University of Exeter

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

Loans Sanctioned

Check Loan Eligibility

MA Anthrozoology at University of Exeter