BSc Human Animal Interaction with Psychology
Gloucester, United Kingdom
DURATION
3 up to 4 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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TUITION FEES
GBP 9,535 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
Distance learning, On-Campus
* international studentes: £18,150 per year
Introduction
You’ll explore this relationship and learn how to manage, protect and promote our mutual bond to enhance people’s lives, animal welfare and the environment. Our 70-species Animal Collection will provide opportunities to interact with different animals and observe this relationship first-hand.
You’ll explore the human-animal bond in terms of human psychology, and consider the complexities of our interactions with animals; such as their roles as resources or in enhancing our learning experiences and wellbeing. You’ll study the fundamentals in animal health, behaviour and welfare, to understand the needs of animals.
The human-animal bond is key to success in so many industries, and so your career options are excitingly diverse.
Graduates can confidently apply their knowledge of psychology, animal behaviour, and anthrozoology to the ethical and sustainable practice of interactions between humans and animals from small scale practical management through to wider impacts on both people and animals within society.
Admissions
Curriculum
What you'll study
This course is comprised of both compulsory and optional modules, which you'll be able to choose from to suit your interests and career goals.
You’ll gain an in-depth understanding of the key topics in the field of human-animal interaction. Core subjects will range from psychology, animal behaviour and welfare, and anthrozoology, to biology and animals in society.
Optional modules change each year in line with student, industry and research demands - you'll find recent topics studied below. You can attend introductory sessions for optional modules before deciding which ones to study.
Module credits
On successful completion of your modules, you’ll gain academic credit that accumulates towards your award. The marks you gain in your second and final year contribute towards your final degree classification.
Career Opportunities
Your career
Industry opportunities on this course are diverse to ensure you develop the skills, experience and connections needed for your graduate career. Many of our students secure graduate roles with their work placement employers.
Work placements and experience
These form part of compulsory modules, alongside an optional integrated placement year. We’ll support you to secure a placement with a UK-based or international employer, to match your interests and career goals – you’ll undertake coursework. Placements can be paid or unpaid, depending on the position. Students have worked with organisations such as the Blue Cross, West Midlands Safari Park, Guide Dogs for the Blind and BSAVA.
Our animal-related activities on campus also offer opportunities for students to gain industry experience ready for their careers – either on work placements or as part of voluntary roles. Alongside this, we’ll encourage you to find a voluntary role with a local organisation such as an animal rescue shelter, wildlife rehabilitation centre or a zoo.
Field trips and guest lecturers
Field trips and industry professionals in lectures form an important part of your learning, enabling you to experience different businesses, careers and best practices.
Recent field trips have included places such as Guide Dogs for the Blind, Sequani Research Facility, Jamie’s Farm, Dogs for Good as well as others. Several field trips do not come with associated costs but there are some optional visits which do – please see the fees tab.
Recent guest lecturers have included conservationists, dog training professionals and zookeepers as well as those working within research in the field of Anthrozoology.
Study Internationally
Our Study Abroad programme means you can make the most of the opportunities to study a semester or full year of your degree at one of our partner institutions, while achieving credits towards your degree.
Graduate destinations
As a Human-Animal Interaction graduate, you may go on to work in zoos, aquariums, wildlife parks, rescue, conservation or welfare centres. You’ll also have the transferable skills you need for other graduate careers. Our careers team can support you to find and prepare to secure your perfect role. Recent graduate destinations have included:
- Working within the charity sector for organisations such as Guide Dogs.
- Working with education as lecturers or supporting staff.
- Working within the zoo and wildlife sector as animal keepers.
- Working within pet and related industries in animal welfare roles.
- Working within allied veterinary industries.
- Studying a master's degree.