MSc / MA Human-Animal Interaction at University of Stirling

Programme overview

The MSc/MA Human-Animal Interaction explores research methods and approaches to studying relationships with non-human animals across pet owning, animal-assisted interventions, zoos, farms and conservation, including the ethics involved and how to evaluate attitudes, interactions and outcomes.

Duration: MSc/MA full-time: 12 months; MSc/MA part-time: 24 months | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Location: Stirling, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Taught mainly through small-group seminars, with online materials, tutorials, demonstrations and practical classes, alongside first-year PhD students or students from other Masters courses.

Career pathways

Careers as animal-assisted therapy practitioner, animal welfare officer, research scientist or animal-assisted activities coordinator.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A minimum of a second class honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject. Applicants without these formal qualifications but with significant appropriate or relevant work or life experience are encouraged to apply. International applicants: IELTS Academic or UKVI 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each sub-skill; PTE Academic 60 overall with a minimum of 59 in each sub-skill; TOEFL iBT (taken before 21 January 2026) 80 overall with 18 reading, 17 writing, 17 listening, 20 speaking, or (from 21 January 2026) 4 overall with no band below 4.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,750 a year (2026/27). Students from the UK and Republic of Ireland; part time rate Source

International applicants: GBP 12,150 a year (2026/27). International (including EU) students; part time rate Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: MSc/MA full-time: 12 months; MSc/MA part-time: 24 months

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