Program Overview

Animal Management

Course Overview

Develop practical animal husbandry skills, and an in-depth knowledge of topics such as nutrition, breeding, health and behaviour.

Course Options

• 3 years full-time
• 4 years with foundation year
• 1 year (CertHE)

Key Facts

• STUDY OPTIONS: 3 years
• START DATES: September
• LOCATION: Writtle
• ENTRY: UCAS code: D301
• FEES:
  • £9,535 UK students starting 2025/26 (full-time, per year)
  • £16,700 International students starting 2025/26 (full-time, per year)

Teaching and Assessment

Year 1

• 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

Year 2

• Research Methods (15 credits)
• Commercial and Professional Skills for Animal Science (15 credits)
• Behaviour (15 credits)
• Animal Health and Welfare (15 credits)
• Principles of Animal Nutrition
• Reproduction and Breeding (15 credits)
• Optional modules:
  • Livestock Production Systems (15 credits)
  • Management of Zoo Animal Collections (15 credits)
  • Professional Practice and Legislation (15 credits)
  • Veterinary Microbiology and Parasitology (15 credits)
  • Animal Rescue, Rehabilitation and Rehoming (15 credits)
  • Livestock from Farm to Fork (15 credits)
  • Wildlife Conservation Skills (15 credits)
  • Applied Behaviour and Training (15 credits)
  • Veterinary Immunology (15 credits)

Year 3

• Capstone Project (30 credits)
• Applied Nutrition and Feeding (15 credits)
• Applied Health Management (15 credits)
• Strategies and Issues in Animal Breeding (15 credits)
• Applied Behaviour and Animal Welfare (15 credits)
• Optional modules:
  • Livestock Technology (15 credits)
  • Applied Issues in Wildlife Conservation (15 credits)
  • Clinical Animal Behaviour (15 credits)
  • Veterinary Epidemiology and Public Health (15 credits)
  • Developments in Livestock Production (15 credits)
  • Developments in Zoo Management (15 credits)
  • Developing Clinical Practice (15 credits)
  • Veterinary Ethics and Legislation (15 credits)
  • Conservation Planning and Development (15 credits)

Facilities

• Study on our 150-hectare campus with its specialist animal centres and working farm
• Take part in animal handling practicals involving work with a wide range of domesticated and captive species
• Go on 'behind the scenes' trips and privileged experiences throughout your course
• Learn from high-profile subject specialist staff

Careers

• Animal nutritionist
• Nutrition company sales representative
• Veterinary pharmaceutical and equipment supplies
• Animal welfare officer
• The RSPCA
• Progression to vet school

Entry Requirements

• 96 UCAS Tariff points
• 4 GCSEs at grade C, or grade 4, or above, including English, Maths and Science
• If English is not your first language, you will be expected to demonstrate a certificated level of proficiency of at least IELTS 6.0 (Academic level) or equivalent English Language qualification, as recognised by Anglia Ruskin University

Fees and Paying for University

Tuition Fees and Student Loans for UK Students (2025/26)

• £9,535 UK students starting 2025/26 (full-time, per year)

Tuition Fees for International Students (2025/26)

• £16,700 International students starting 2025/26 (full-time, per year)

Additional Course and Living Costs

• White laboratory coat
• Wellies
• Steel toe capped boots
• Waterproofs and appropriate outdoor clothing
• Overalls (not orange)
• Riding hat or skull cap that meets current safety standards
• Gloves that can be worn to protect hands while leading animals
• Laptop/device
• Pens and pencils
• Notebook or paper for note-taking
• Folders
• Clipboard

Living at University

• Accommodation
• Bills
• Internet, mobile phone and calls
• Travel
• Food and drink
• Socialising and going out
• Study materials

Paying for Uni: Bursaries, Sponsorship and Working

• ARU scholarships and bursaries
• Part-time work through ARU Temps

Apply for Animal Management

• UK students: Apply through UCAS
• International students: Apply direct
• Part-time courses: Apply directly to ARU