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University Centre Askham Bryan: Postgraduate Certificate (PgCert) Captive Animal Management
| Institution | University Centre Askham Bryan |
|---|---|
| Department | School of Science |
| Web | http://www.askham-bryan.ac.uk |
| he@askham-bryan.ac.uk | |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
The PgCert Captive Animal Management is open to applicants who are due to graduate or have graduated in a related subject area. Alternatively, you may be employed within the industry with significant experience and would like to develop higher level skills relating to animal wildlife conservation. If you're interested in further study but you don't have time for a full Masters and you're not keen on writing another dissertation a certificate (PgCert) could be the perfect qualification for you. PgCerts are Masters-level qualifications equivalent to one third of a Masters with no need to undertake a dissertation. You will gain skills to critically assess sustainability of zoos within the sector, gain a theoretical understanding and practical awareness of animal ethology and relationship between species and behaviour as well as critically think about animal welfare in a zoo setting. Additionally, on the course you will gain an appreciation of how scientific research is conducted and reported in the field as well as undertaking statistical analysis to test data. This is an advanced course for students who want to develop an in-depth knowledge and understanding of Zoo Management and Conservation following degree-level study in a related subject. Postgraduate certificates are beneficial because they: • give you the opportunity to obtain a postgraduate qualification without the financial or time commitments of a full Masters degree • allow you to kick-start a career in a professional area. • give you specialist knowledge, for example to progress to a Masters or PhD • improve your career prospects and increase your earning potential. Additional key reasons to study: Assessments are designed in relation to tasks you would be expected to perform in employment. University Centre Askham Bryan can offer you a flexible way to gain a postgraduate qualification: *This Postgraduate programme will be delivered one day per week, alternating between on site face to face delivery at the UCAB York campus and online delivery each week (one day on campus, one day online etc). Online delivery will still be taught content.
Postgraduate Certificate - PgCert
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Applicants would typically have a BSc (Hons) or BA (Hons) at a 2.1 classification or above in a related subject. Applicants with a BSc (Hons) or BA (Hons) 2.2 classification as above, postgraduate diploma in a related subject and/or with relevant industry experience may also be considered. |
| Location | Main Campus University Centre Askham Bryan Askham Bryan York YO23 3FR |
Fees
| England | 2665 GBP for Whole course |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 2665 GBP for Whole course |
| Scotland | 2665 GBP for Whole course |
| Wales | 2665 GBP for Whole course |
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