Postgraduate

In Northampton

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Description

  • Type

    Postgraduate

  • Location

    Northampton

  • Duration

    1 Year

Suitable for students who have completed a first degree in an animal-related subject and who wish to further their career in animal welfare.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Northampton (Northamptonshire)
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Moulton College West Street, Moulton, NN3 7RR

Start date

On request

About this course

BSc Degree

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Course programme

MSc Animal Welfare

Mode:
full-time

Course Content
Individual modules may also be taken as part of a continuing professional development programme.

Principles of Animal Welfare Science To act as a bridge for those students who have not previously studied animal welfare. The concepts of animal welfare and the cause of changes in animal welfare status will be covered.

Assessing Animal Welfare To equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to evaluate the welfare of animals and develop solutions to welfare problems.

Attitudes to Animals To develop an appreciation of current and historical attitudes towards animals and how these impact on animal welfare and on society.

Animal Cognition To develop an understanding of the cognitive abilities of animals and assess the consequences of these on animal welfare status in captivity.

The Animal Brain and Behaviour To investigate the structure and function of animal brains and the link between brain physiology and behaviour patterns. An understanding of complex cognitive abilities and mental states such as emotionality and self-awareness in animals will be explored.

Research and Analytical Methods To develop research skills such as information sourcing, experimental design, statistics and the communication of research outcomes.

Research Thesis Under the guidance of their project supervisor each student will design and undertake a major research project.

Assessment Methods
A wide range of assessment methods are used including essays, practical projects, reports, oral presentations and time-constrained tests, as well as end of year examinations and the major research project.

In the final year, students complete individual research projects on topics of their choice.

Progression Opportunities
Students may wish to progress to a higher level postgraduate qualification or seek employment within the sector. Likely career paths might include employment within welfare or conservation organisations, local authorities, wildlife parks and ecological consultancies.

Animal Welfare

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