MSc Animal Welfare, Policy and Legislation at Hartpury University

This exciting online postgraduate degree has been designed to meet emerging animal welfare challenges linked to the UK legal system. You’ll apply theory to practice in real-world settings, enabling you to progress into a management role. The animal welfare sector is diverse, covering everything from agriculture to pet shops and rescue centres to wildlife conservation - elements of legislative control are important to every area.

Duration: 1 year full-time; part-time options available  |  Study mode: full-time (part-time available)  |  Location: Gloucester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This online master’s degree focuses on how animal welfare is embedded and supported within the UK legal system. You’ll learn how legislation is developed, what it means when put into real-world contexts and how new scientific developments may change the way it is applied. Compulsory modules include Advanced Principles of Animal Welfare (30 credits, included at all levels), The UK Legal System for Biologists (15 credits, included at all levels), The Research Process (15 credits, MSc and PG Diploma only), Postgraduate Dissertation.

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