BSc (Hons) Animal Management (Zoo and Wildlife Conservation) at Anglia Ruskin University

Turn your passion for zoo animals and wildlife conservation into a career protecting our animals and their ecosystems. UK students have the option to study Year 1 of this course, either for one year full-time or two years part-time, to achieve a CertHE. You can also choose to combine a foundation year with the CertHE.

Duration: 3 years; 4 years with foundation  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Chelmsford, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You’ll begin by exploring the fundamentals of animal management, covering biology, ethics and essential practical and professional skills. In years two and three, you’ll build on your knowledge of these core topics by focusing on behaviour, breeding and animal health in relation to zoo animals and wildlife. Year 1: Biology, Ecology and Evolution, Industry Skills and Professional Wellbeing, Ethics of Animal Use, Human-Animal Interaction. Year 2: Behaviour, Principles of Animal Nutrition, Management of Zoo Animal Collections, Research Methods, Animal Breeding and Development, Animal Health and Welfare, Wildlife Conservation Skills, Ruskin Module. Year 3: Major Project, Strategies and Issues in Animal Breeding, People Management, Training and Support, Applied Issues in Wildlife Conservation, Applied Nutrition and Feeding, Applied Behaviour and Animal Welfare, Developments in Zoo Management.

Career pathways

Studying this course at ARU Writtle has opened my eyes to real-world conservation challenges, helping me gain the skills, knowledge, and confidence to pursue a career that makes a meaningful difference to animals’ lives. By the time you graduate, you’ll have the confidence and skills to step straight into the animal industry.

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