Animal Studies (level 4)

We are pleased to confirm that Writtle University College and ARU (Anglia Ruskin University) have joined together as of 29 February 2024. Writtle’s full range of Higher and Further Education courses will continue to be delivered on site at the new ARU Writtle campus, enhanced by resources available at nearby ARU Chelmsford If you are starting your course in September 2024, your degree will be awarded by ARU. Find out more about ARU, including our recent Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework, at www.aru.ac.uk

Why you should study Animal Science and Management at WUC…

Our BSc (Hons) Animal Science received 100% overall student satisfaction in 2017. Our BSc (Hons) Animal Management and BSc (Hons) Animal Science courses have degree recognition from the Royal Society of Biology. You are able to specialise in a species of your choice. We have over 250 species of animals on campus, including exotic, companion, farm animals and wildlife. Our facilities include a farm, canine therapy centre, equine and animal centre and labs. You will get specialist tours of zoos, farms and laboratories including the opportunity to visit Colchester Zoo and its Umphafa Nature Reserve in South Africa, The Aspinall Foundation, The Sanger Institute and The Animal Health Trust. We are an educational member of the British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums, an academic association member of the British Society of Animal Science and a link institution for the Universities Federation for Animal Welfare. Our staff and students present at top national and international animal conferences and produce leading research. We will provide you with the key skills, understanding, knowledge and practical experience to pursue your dream career. Our courses combine a sound academic base in science with a range of practical husbandry and management skills.

This course offers a vocational approach to the study of animals at Higher Education level. Achieved by incorporating practical animal husbandry skills into a broad programme of academic study, students will develop a sound understanding of scientific principles whilst also developing practical competence with a wide range of species.