Université Rennes 2 campus

Arts & Humanities

DU Animaux et société at Université Rennes 2

Université Rennes 2, France

Programme overview

Transdisciplinary university diploma in animal studies that draws on humanities and social sciences to help professionals understand changing relations between humans and animals and the moral and legal status of animals.

Faculty: UFR Langues  |  Duration: 70 hours over one year, in two teaching weeks plus a final conference day  |  Study mode: continuing education; taught in French  |  Location: Rennes, Bretagne, France

What you will study

Animal studies theories and concepts, the history of human-animal relations, and ethical, geographical, legal, sociological, linguistic and historical tools for analysing public policy and professional practice on animal welfare. Assessed through two written dossiers.

Career pathways

For teachers, educators, employees in cultural or voluntary sectors and project officers working on animal welfare, environment and biodiversity.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Bac+2, or at least two years of professional, social or personal experience in education, the voluntary or public sector or professions in contact with animals. Online application dossier at candidatures.univ-rennes2.fr. Capacity of 20.

EUR 1,200 for the whole programme. Registration and university fees. Source

Duration: 70 hours over one year, in two teaching weeks plus a final conference day

Apply through the official page: https://candidatures.univ-rennes2.fr

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