BSc (Hons) Animal Management

BSc (Hons) Animal Management is ideal if you want to take your interest in animals further. It builds on your previous studies, and prepares you for a career or further study. The course is designed with input from industry professionals. It reflects current practices in the animal sector. This course will develop your skills in research, communication, and problem-solving. You'll understand how captive and wild animals are managed. The course also explores global and ethical issues affecting animals. You’ll get to undertake a year-long Research Project. This means you'll plan and research a topic you've chosen that interests you. Potential topics could be nutrition, health, welfare, or conservation. After you graduate, you’ll be ready for a range of careers. These include roles in zoos, wildlife and conservation organisations, and the RSPCA. You can also go on to postgraduate study.

Our typical offer is successful completion of a relevant Level 5 qualification. You can progress from the FdSc Animal Management at East Durham College. Or, you can be accepted as direct entry onto the Level 6 if you have completed a Level 5 qualification elsewhere.

Any queries about the course should be made directly to the course team by contacting either:

Rebecca Sweet, Course Leader: rebecca.sweet@eastdurham.ac.uk

James Mulvany, Programme Leader: james.mulvany@eastdurham.ac.uk

You'll enrol as a student at both your chosen college and the University. You'll apply for a campus card, which is your University ID, library, and Students' Union card. Remember to bring it with you when you visit the University. You'll need it to access buildings and facilities.

As a University student, you'll automatically become a member of the Students' Union. You'll be able to access benefits such as student discounts (you can apply for a TOTUM card via the TOTUM website.

For further information on enrolment and becoming a new student, see our welcome page. Here, you'll find details on applying for your campus card and how to update your personal details. It's important you keep the University and your college informed of any changes in your personal circumstances.

IELTS 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in each component) — standard University of Sunderland requirement (source: sunderland.ac.uk/how-to-apply/english-language-requirements)

International students: £17,500 per year

UK students: £9,790 per year

UK/Home: £9,790 per year

International: £17,500 per year

September 2026

Apply via UCAS — equal consideration deadline

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