BSc Animal Behaviour at University of Exeter

Programme overview

Study aspects of behaviour in wild, domestic and captive animals. Understand the ‘how’ and ‘why’ of natural behaviour: how current and past environments and ecology influence behaviour, how behaviour is shaped by underlying gene-environment interactions, and why we see variation among individuals, species and species groups. BSc Animal Behaviour highlights the value of studying animals in their natural habitats.

Duration: 3 years; 4 years With Professional Placement; 4 years With Study Abroad | Study mode: full-time (variants: With Professional Placement; With Study Abroad) | Intake: 2027 entry | Location: Exeter, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Our Animal Behaviour course highlights the value of studying animals in their natural habitats, utilising the expertise of staff members who run long-term studies of iconic species in the wild. This approach is underpinned by field courses in the second and third years. Throughout this programme you will be exposed to a wide range of theoretical and practical techniques used to study animal behaviour. We will provide you with the skills, concepts and experience to understand all aspects of animal behaviour.

Career pathways

Many of our graduates are employed in discipline-relevant roles in the UK and overseas including laboratory-based positions, research, conservation management, ecology, teaching and nursing. Others use the skills gained on their course to enter widely different career paths in law, business or management. Whatever you choose to do after graduation, your degree will stand you in good stead, with excellent employment prospects and transferable skills.

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Application information

Entry requirements

UCAS code D391, D394, D392. Typical offer: A-Level: ABB; IB: 32/655; BTEC: DDM A-Level: ABB (AAB (with Study Abroad only); B in a science subject*; A in a science subject* (with Study Abroad only)). IB: 32/655 (34/665 (with Study Abroad only); HL5 in a science subject*; HL6 in a science subject* (with Study Abroad only)). BTEC: DDM (DDD (with Study Abroad only); Applicants studying one of the following subject areas in either the BTEC Extended Diploma, or Diploma will be considered without GCE A-Level Science: Applied Human Biology, Applied Psychology, Applied Science, Animal Management, Agriculture, Countryside Management, Fish Management, Forestry and Arboriculture, Marine Biology). GCSE: C or 4 (B or 5; C or 4 in English Language; B or 5 in Mathematics; Applicants who have achieved GCSE Maths one grade below the specified requirement will be considered. These applicants may be invited to complete the Maths Transition Course; and receive a conditional offer on the basis of successful course completion.). Access to HE: 24 L3 Credits at Distinction Grade and 21 L3 credits at Merit Grade.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Tuition fees for 2027 entry UK students: £10,050 per year International students: £31,500 per year Year Abroad and Professional Placement If, as part of your four-year degree programme, you spend a full academic year studying abroad you will pay a reduced Source

International applicants: GBP 31,500 a year (2027/28) Source

Intake: 2027 entry

Duration: 3 years; 4 years With Professional Placement; 4 years With Study Abroad

Apply through the official page: https://www.exeter.ac.uk/undergraduate-degrees/apply/

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