Writtle University College and ARU have merged. Writtle’s full range of college, degree, postgraduate and short courses will still be delivered on the Writtle campus. See our guide to finding Writtle information on this site.

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Animal and Environment

Help shape the future of our natural world, and the animals in it. We'll prepare you for careers in animal management and behaviour, ecology and conservation, and agriculture and horticulture. With many of our courses, you’ll gain hands-on experience on field trips and placements.

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Agriculture

Undergraduate - BSc (Hons) : CertHE : DipHE

Study in:
Writtle
Available as:
3 years
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4 years with foundation
,
1 year CertHE
,
2 years DipHE
Course features
  • Explore all aspects of livestock and arable farming
  • Learn about sustainable production practices and agricultural policy
  • Get hands-on experience on our campus farm

Agriculture (Regenerative Systems and Livestock)

Undergraduate - BSc (Hons) : CertHE

Study in:
Writtle
Available as:
3 years
,
4 years with foundation
,
1 year CertHE
Course features
  • Learn about sustainable farming, livestock management and technology
  • Explore approaches to soil health and the integration of livestock
  • Get hands-on experience on our campus farm

Agriculture (Regenerative Systems)

Undergraduate - BSc (Hons) : CertHE

Study in:
Writtle
Available as:
3 years
,
4 years with foundation
,
1 year CertHE
Course features
  • Learn about sustainable crop production and soil health
  • Explore ways to develop and enhance resilient food systems
  • Get hands-on experience on our campus farm

Animal Behaviour

Undergraduate - BSc (Hons)

Study in:
Cambridge
Available as:
3 years full-time
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4 years with foundation
,
4 years with placement
Accredited by:

Royal Society of Biology

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Animal Management

Undergraduate - BSc (Hons) : CertHE : DipHE

Study in:
Writtle
Available as:
3 years
,
4 years with foundation
,
1 year CertHE
,
2 years DipHE
Course features
  • Gain a broad knowledge of all aspects of animal management
  • Focus on your particular areas of interest through optional modules
  • Work with a range of animal species on our rural campus in Writtle

Animal Management (Bioveterinary Science)

Undergraduate - BSc (Hons) : CertHE : DipHE

Study in:
Writtle
Available as:
3 years full-time
,
1 year CertHE
,
2 years DipHE
Course features
  • Explore the factors that influence animal health and welfare
  • Study microbiology and parasitology, breeding, nutrition, anatomy and physiology, behaviour and more
  • Work with a range of animal species on our rural campus in Writtle

Animal Management (Livestock Technology)

Undergraduate - BSc (Hons) : CertHE : DipHE

Study in:
Writtle
Available as:
3 years full-time
,
4 years with foundation
,
1 year CertHE
,
2 years DipHE
,
1 year Top-Up
Course features
  • Gain a comprehensive understanding of livestock production and farm animal welfare
  • Explore ways to meet demands for food while maintaining farm animal health
  • Work with a range of animal species on our rural campus in Writtle

Animal Management (Pet Behaviour and Welfare)

Undergraduate - BSc (Hons) : CertHE : DipHE

Study in:
Writtle
Available as:
3 years full-time
,
4 years with foundation
,
1 year CertHE
,
2 years DipHE
Accredited by:

ABTC

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Agribusiness

Postgraduate - MBA

Study in:
Writtle
Available as:
1 year full-time
Course features
  • Explore the connections between agri-food businesses, regenerative farming and hybrid production
  • Develop your understanding of environmental, social and governance (ESG) themes
  • Build your leadership skills and take your career to the next level
Study in:
Cambridge
Available as:
12 months full-time
,
15 months full-time
,
28 months part-time
,
33 months part-time
Course features
  • Learn the technologies and methods used in animal behaviour research and conservation
  • Play your part in developing solutions to modern conservation problems
  • Put your skills into practice on our residential field trip
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