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Animal studies

Are you passionate about animals? Study animal management at Writtle College and explore the diverse career opportunities available to you in the animal industry.

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College courses

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Specialist facilities

Study animal courses with ARU in Writtle and benefit from:

  • 150-hectare campus, including our specialist Titchmarsh Animal Centre
  • our new Lordship Canine Centre, including a therapy clinic with hydrotherapy pool, dog grooming centre, and kennels block
  • Science Centre with labs, teaching spaces and a veterinary nursing clinical skills area
  • Pet Behaviour Centre, a dedicated facility for pet behaviourists
  • campus farm that's home to sheep, pigs and cattle – and grows its own wheat to support livestock bedding
  • green campus which provides a wonderful framework for conservation and community projects
  • wide range of scientific technology and specialist facilities on our equine campus including three indoor arenas, a horse walker, a mechanical horse, laboratories and therapy barns.

Potential career prospects

Animal Nutritionist/Technician
Animal Trainer
Animal Welfare Worker
Competition Groom
Dog Grooming Assistant
Dog Grooming Salon Owner
Equine Nutritionist
Equine Welfare Integrity Officer
Horse Breeder
Nature Conservation Worker
Pet Shop Assistant
Rescue Centre Worker
Riding Instructor
Wildlife Centre Employee
Zoo Keeper

Potential university programmes

BSc (Hons) / CertHE / DipHE Animal Management
BSc (Hons) / CertHE / DipHE Animal Science
BSc (Hons) Conservation and Community Engagement
BSc (Hons) Equine Performance and Business Management
MVetPhys Veterinary Physiotherapy

Get in touch

If you're thinking about applying to ARU or have questions about your application, contact us:

Monday-Thursday 9am-5pm (Please note we close at 3.30pm on the first and third Thursday of the month for staff training)
Friday 9am-4.30pm

Lordship Road
Writtle CM1 3RR
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Animal university courses

Interested in studying a university animal or environment course? Discover our full range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses at ARU.

Discover our animal and environmental university courses