OXFORD BROOKES UNIVERSITY · UNITED KINGDOM
Animal Behaviour and Welfare
Diploma · Taught in en · UCAS C866
At a glance
24 mo
Duration
6.0
IELTS
—
Tuition / yr
en
Language
Diploma
Level
- 80UCAS Tariff Points
- 2 years (full-time)Course Length
- Solihull College & University CentreLocation
- September 2026Start Date
This Foundation Degree (FdSc) in Animal Behaviour and Welfare is designed to equip you with the skills needed for a career in various animal-related industries. You will develop practical animal handling and management abilities, gain experience through work placements, and hone your research skills with an industry-focused project. The program offers a pathway to either a BSc top-up degree or direct employment after completion. It is suitable for individuals with prior experience in animal-related fields or further education, as well as those eager to enter the animal industry with new qualifications.
Curriculum
The curriculum focuses on practical skills and industry relevance.
- Year 1
- Year 2
Careers
This course prepares you for a variety of roles within the animal-related industries. Graduates may find opportunities in areas that involve animal care, management, and behaviour.
- Animal care
- Animal management
- Animal behaviour support
Entry requirements
UCAS Tariff Points80 points
A LevelsBB
IB Diploma24 points
BTECMMP
Relevant Work ExperienceMinimum of two years' relevant work experience and a current role in an appropriate workplace setting, with a line manager's letter of support.
BTEC Subsidiary Diploma, Diploma, Extended Diploma or equivalent Level 3 vocational qualificationPlus a minimum of one pass at A-Level or 6-unit Vocational A-Level, plus 3 passes at GCSE (grades A - C), or O-Level (grades A - C) normally including Mathematics, English Language and Science.
IELTS6.0 overall with a minimum of 6.0 in reading and writing
TOEFL Paper-based550
TOEFL Computer-based213
TOEFL Internet-based80
Applicants must be at least 17½ years of age. International students requiring a Student visa cannot study this course at Solihull College. Accreditation of prior learning may be possible for entry at Level 5.
Fees
Tuition (international)Tuition fees for International students may increase in subsequent years.
Tuition (home)Home (UK) full-time: £7,700 (2026/27), £8,400 (2027/28). Home (UK) part-time: £5,140 (2026/27), £5,600 (2027/28). Fees may increase annually.
LivingNot specified.
Tuition fees for Home students may increase in subsequent years in line with government-determined inflationary amounts. International student fees may also increase annually.
How to apply
1. Apply through UCASFull-time Home (UK) applicants and full-time international applicants can apply via the UCAS system.
2. Apply Directly to the UniversityPart-time Home (UK) applicants and international applicants can apply directly through the Oxford Brookes University application portal.
Accreditation
This is a Foundation Degree (FdSc) validated by Oxford Brookes University.