Human-Animal Interaction with Psychology (with Foundation Year)
Hartpury University
UCAS Code: DFC8 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Hartpury University
UCAS Code: DFC8 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Entry requirements
A level
EE-DD or equivalent from at least one full A Level.
32-48 UCAS tariff points in an Access to Higher Education Diploma.
32-48 UCAS tariff points in an IB Diploma, to include one Higher at H3 or above.
32-48 UCAS tariff points from at least one Higher.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
PPP in an Extended Diploma.
32-48 UCAS tariff points from at least one Higher. You must have completed two years study at Higher Level.
An overall grade of Pass.
UCAS Tariff
32-48 UCAS tariff points.
About this course
This course has alternative study modes. Contact the university to find out how the information below might vary.
**Understand the fascinating and essential human-animal bond and the science behind it. Explore the role of animals as pets, in zoos, on farms, in therapy and in conservation.**
Our Human-Animal Interaction degree is the first of its kind in the UK. Animals play a central role in our lives and we have a huge impact on their wellbeing, as they do on ours.
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; which range from using animals as resources to improving our mental and physical 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.
The foundation year entry provides an alternative route into degree-level study. It is ideal for those who need to gain subject-specific knowledge and skills in order to progress onto the full BSc qualification.
Modules
Our modules are developed regularly to reflect student and industry demands, ensuring you’re well prepared to enter skilled employment on graduation. The majority of courses are comprised of both compulsory and optional modules, the latter of which you'll be able to choose from to suit your interests and career goals. Most courses also include work placement learning, to help you gain essential experience for your future.
Modules include: Foundation Skills Development, Academic Skills in Practice (Internship), Reviewing Literature, Foundation Biological Principles, Foundation Animal Studies or Foundation in Human-Animal Interaction, Introduction to Psychology, Fundamental Skills in Anthrozoology, Animals in Society, Systems Biology, Animal Health and Disease, Animal Behaviour and Welfare, Psychology in Anthrozoology, Managing Animal Wellbeing for Human-Animal Interactions, Animal-Assisted Interventions, Measuring Animal Behaviour, Research Methods for Agricultural and Animal Scientists, Dissertation, Contemporary Issues in Anthrozoology, Applied Psychology in Anthrozoology, Human-Animal Interaction in Practice.
Modules are sometimes subject to change.
Optional modules change each year - you can attend introductory sessions before deciding which ones to study. For more information, please visit https://www.hartpury.ac.uk/university/courses/undergraduate/bsc-hons-human-animal-interaction-with-foundation-year/
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Extra funding
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Alongside government loans, Hartpury University and our partners offer a range of financial support packages to eligible students applying for our courses. Please visit our student finance page for more information on what’s on offer to help you with your study costs: http://www.hartpury.ac.uk/university/facilities/life-at-hartpury/finance/
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