BSc (Hons) Human-Animal Interaction

Understand the fascinating and essential human-animal bond and the science behind it. Explore the role of animals as pets, in zoos, on farms, in therapy, and in conservation.

Our Human-Animal Interaction degree is the first of its kind in the UK. Animals play a central role in our lives and we have a huge impact on their well-being, as they do on ours.

You’ll explore this relationship and learn how to manage, protect and promote our mutual bond to enhance people’s lives, animal welfare, and the environment. Our 70-species Animal Collection will provide opportunities to interact with different animals and observe this relationship first-hand.

You’ll explore the human-animal bond in terms of human psychology, and consider the complexities of our interactions with animals; which range from using animals as resources to improving our mental and physical well-being. You’ll study the fundamentals of animal health, behavior, and welfare, to understand the needs of animals.

UCAS | A typical offer for this course is 104-112 UCAS tariff points or equivalent.

GCSE | A minimum of five GCSEs at grades 9 to 4, (or A* to C grades if relevant) or equivalent, to include English Language, Mathematics, and Science.

A-Level | Typical offer is BBC or equivalent. This must include a minimum of two A-levels.

Vocational Award | Typical offer is a DMM in an Extended Diploma in a relevant subject.

Access | Typical offer is 104 UCAS tariff points in an Access to Higher Education

IB | Typical offer is 104 UCAS tariff points in an IB Diploma, to include a minimum of two Highers at H3 or above.

This must also include Maths and English Language at a minimum of Standard Level S3 if equivalent GCSEs have not been obtained.

Scottish Highers | Typical offer is 104 UCAS tariff points in Scottish Highers. This must include a minimum of one Higher and one Advanced Higher.

Irish Leaving Certificate | Typical offer is 104-112 UCAS tariff points in the Irish Leaving Certificate. This must include a minimum of two Highers. This must also include Maths and English Language at a minimum Ordinary Level.

OCR Cambridge Technical | Typical offer is a DMM in a Cambridge Technical Extended Extended Diploma in a relevant subject.

T Level | Typical offer is Merit in your T Level overall grade in a relevant subject.

The minimum academic entry requirement for this program is 80 UCAS tariff or equivalent providing this is combined with relevant experience.

We welcome students with equivalent qualifications. Please contact us to discuss this.

We may interview mature applicants and those with non-traditional qualifications to ensure this is the right course for you.

Previous learning toward a university-level qualification or relevant work experience may count as credit for this course.

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.