Skip navigation

Animal Studies and Conservation

  • CertHE
  • 1 Years
  • Full-time
  • 14 September 2026
  • Undergraduate
Writtle Campus
More about Anglia Ruskin University

Course options

2026-20272027-2028
Apply

Course summary

Learn about the behaviour and welfare of companion animals, and prepare for a career in the burgeoning pet industry.

UK students have the option to study this course over one year to achieve a CertHE. You’ll study the same modules as students on Year 1 of the BSc.

Contact us to discuss what you can do, or choose your preferred option when you apply.

With pet ownership levels in the UK rising in recent years, there’s increased demand for services such as professional trainers and behaviourists.

Our course focuses on animal behaviour, training and welfare, preparing you for employment in a range of companion animal roles.

You’ll be taught by specialist staff, and benefit from extensive specialist campus facilities. Throughout your course, there’s the chance to join ‘behind the scenes’ trips and other experiences.

Modules

Professional Skills for the Animal Industry (30 credits)
Animal Biology (30 credits)
Ethics of Animal Use (15 credits)
Human-Animal Interaction (15 credits)
Animal Husbandry (15 credits)
Ecology and Evolution (15 credits)
Into ARU

This course is available in Clearing. If you have submitted an application, you can add this course. If you haven’t sent us an application yet, you can do this until 24th September 2026.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Writtle Campus

Study options

  • CertHE • Full-time • 1 Years

Start dates

  • 14 September 2026

Apply by
14 January

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
D310
Institution code:
A60
Campus name:
Writtle Campus
Campus Code:
W
Points of Entry:
Year 1

Anglia Ruskin University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

See why these ratings were awarded
What does this TEF outcome mean?

How to apply

Apply by
14 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
D310
Institution code:
A60
Campus name:
Writtle Campus
Campus Code:
W

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff
48 points

We accept A Levels, T Levels, BTECs, OCR, Access to HE and most other qualifications within the UCAS Tariff.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

4 GCSEs at grade C, or grade 4, or above, including English, maths and science.

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).

It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.

Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

Not enough data available

We are unable to show previous accepted grades for this course. This could be because the course is new, it's a postgraduate course, there isn't enough historical data, or the provider has opted out of sharing their entry grades data for this course - learn more.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

LocationFeeYear

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

https://www.aru.ac.uk/student-life/preparing-for-study/help-with-finances/undergraduate

https://www.aru.ac.uk/study/tuition-fees

Related courses

At Anglia Ruskin University

Like this page