MSc Animal Welfare, Policy and Legislation

This exciting new 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 centers to wildlife conservation - elements of legislative control are important to every area. As you progress into management positions, you’re likely to find yourself responsible for legal compliance, consultation, or lobbying to produce new legislation.

Academic

2:1 honors degree in a relevant subject. Students with 2:2 and relevant experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Non-academic

Students with non-relevant qualifications but with work experience or professional experience will be considered on an individual basis.

The 20 hours are the total hours. It is not per job. If you hold multiple part-time jobs then the total hours of all the work you are doing are added together.