University Centre Hartpury Prospectus 2019

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Human-Animal Interaction BSc (Hons) / BSc (Hons) with Foundation year

Central to this degree is the role that animals have in enriching human lives – as pets, in zoos, farms and conservation contexts. You’ll study how humans influence animal environments and the promotion of animal welfare through education. You’ll examine the benefits of human-animal interaction, from the use of animals as resources (such as in agriculture and the military) and helping children to read to improving physical and mental health and wellbeing. Learning is brought to life with real-life case studies, industry placements and student-animal interventions on site. Industry opportunities Gaining experience in industry is a core part of the degree, to ensure you’re ready for employment when you graduate. You’ll benefit from opportunities on-campus in our commercial animal therapy centres as well as with our industry partners in Gloucestershire, across the UK and internationally. This course is ideal for those who are fascinated by the human-animal bond and would like to work with humans and animals to further the therapeutic benefits of this relationship. humans and animals. You’ll graduate ready to make a difference in an exciting and expanding employment industry. This new undergraduate degree is ideal for those who want to understand the bond between

Entry requirements Typical offer is 112 UCAS tariff points; 32-48 UCAS tariff points for Foundation year See entry requirements on pages 135-136 Typical offer information is for guidance only Find out more at www.hartpury.ac.uk

UCAS code D3C8 3 years DFC8 4 years with Foundation year

Foundation year - Gain the subject-specific knowledge needed for the BSc degree

Sandwich year - Spend an optional extra year in industry to help prepare for your career

Explore a range of subjects before tailoring your degree to suit you

Graduate destinations • Charity sector

• Animal related education • Zoo and wildlife industry • Animal-assisted therapy • Counselling and bereavement services • Pet and veterinary sector

Focus on both human and animal wellbeing on this degree

Animal