Course Summary

• This is a Top-up programme designed to allow you to progress from a prior approved qualification to an honours level degree. • There is an induction programme to facilitate effective transition to honours degree level • Based at Eccles 6th Form College in Salford with state of the art teaching facilities, including classrooms, veterinary nursing suite and laboratories. • Outstanding, purpose built animal and equine facilities provide practical opportunities to ensure you will become effective in the workplace. • Teaching Staff have extensive professional knowledge and industry experience within the animal management sector, with expertise in both core curriculum and current developments. • High staff to student ratios which increases the amount of contact time, interaction and one-to-one support. • Extensive online support through our bespoke Virtual Learning Environment. • Inclusive learning environment where individualised learning and assessment is encouraged and supported through Individual Learning Plans. • Additional dedicated support given to those with learning difficulties or disabilities, as part of a nurturing, pastoral environment. • Dedicated HE Support Officer providing academic and pastoral support. • Strong links with industry, community, educational and professional companies will improve your employability skills and knowledge. • This programme will help you gain employment in the following sectors: educational officer, animal welfare inspector, pet nutritionist, zoo department manager, animal laboratory specialist, ecologist, rehabilitation specialist, behavioural consultant, kennel/cattery managers, farm park advisors and veterinary services, FE and HE teaching, and postgraduate research.

Course Details - Modules

Ecology and Conservation - 20 credits Anthrozoology - 20 credits Animal Rehabilitation - 20 credits Parasitology - 20 credits Dissertation - 40 credits

Course Details – Assessment Method

Assessment tasks are linked to the learning outcomes of each module and are completed before the end of the module. Module assessments typically involve written coursework, oral assessments and project work. assessment is varied and could include: • practical assessments • data analysis • case studies • reflective activities where you look back over your experiences, analyse them with the assistance of relevant theory and reflective tools, and learn from the experience • online discussions that you have had with your peers, tutors and invited contributors to the programme • oral and written reports • field note books • plans (e.g., action plans, plans for your group activities) • presentations • portfolios of evidence.

Course Details – Professional Bodies

Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.

How to Apply

26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application Codes

Course code: AM03

Institution code: S11

Campus Name: Eccles Sixth Form College

Campus code:

Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements

Applicants must hold a relevant qualification at level 5 (FdA, FdSc, HND)

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

English language requirements

Test Grade AdditionalDetails

GCSE English, Maths and Science C/4 or better

Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 0%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 0%

Go onto work and study: 0%

Fees and funding

EU 7500.0 Year 1
England 7500.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 7500.0 Year 1
Scotland 7500.0 Year 1
Wales 7500.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

Additional Fee Information are not listed for this Course.

Provider information

Pendleton Centre
Dronfield Road
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Salford
M6 7FR

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