Animal Behaviour and Welfare (with foundation year)

About this programme

Love animals? Turn your passion into a rewarding career with our Animal Behaviour and Welfare degree. Explore the fascinating science behind animal behaviour, tackle important ethical questions, and gain hands-on experience with domestic, exotic, and wild species. Build advanced skills to assess welfare, train animals, and lead the way in shaping a better future for animals around the world. Study at a nationally recognised university for career-focused teaching, specialist facilities and student experience (The Times and The Sunday Times, 2026). 95% of our graduates progress to careers, further study or other purposeful activity (Graduate Outcomes, 2026). We're a top 10 university for academic support, helping you reach your goals (NSS 2026, UK universities). Study at a nationally recognised university for career-focused teaching, specialist facilities and student experience (The Times and The Sunday Times, 2026). 95% of our graduates progress to careers, further study or other purposeful activity (Graduate Outcomes, 2026). We're a top 10 university for academic support, helping you reach your goals (NSS 2026, UK universities). You’ll be exposed to the latest research in the field of animal behaviour and welfare, and develop industry-standard practical skills to assess welfare, measure behaviour, train animals and manage domestic, exotic and wild species. Gain first-hand experience of fieldwork and research through trips and interactions with industry professionals. Whether you want to become a welfare officer, trainer or researcher, you’ll be prepared for a range