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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Animal Management

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
  • 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
Course details Apply

Animal Management (Zoo and Wildlife Conservation)

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
  • Learn about the zoo industry, and wildlife conservation in the UK and internationally
  • Work with a range of animal species on our rural campus in Writtle
  • Prepare for a career in areas such as zoo-keeping and wildlife education
Course details Apply

Equine Behavioural Science

Undergraduate - BSc (Hons) : CertHE : DipHE

Study in:
Writtle
Available as:
3 years
,
4 years with foundation
,
1 year CertHE
,
2 years DipHE
Course features
  • Develop the skills to analyse and evaluate all areas of horsemanship such as housing, training and welfare management
  • Study specialist equine behaviour modules with industry-accredited professionals
  • Work with horses in our dedicated equine centre
Course details Apply

Equine Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation

Undergraduate - BSc (Hons) : CertHE : DipHE

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

AHPR

Animal Health Professions' Register logo
Course details Apply

Horticulture

Undergraduate - BSc (Hons) : CertHE : DipHE

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

Chartered Institute of Horticulture

Chartered Institute of Horticulture
Course details Apply

Animal Behaviour Applications for Conservation

Postgraduate - MSc

Study in:
Cambridge
Available as:
12 months full-time
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15 months full-time
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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
Course details Apply

Applied Wildlife Conservation

Postgraduate - MSc

Study in:
Cambridge
Available as:
12 months full-time
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15 months full-time
,
28 months part-time
,
33 months part-time
Course features
  • Learn how to sustainably manage wildlife and habitats
  • Develop vital research, analysis and communication skills
  • Put your skills into practice on field trips in the UK and abroad
Course details Apply

Horticulture

Postgraduate - MSc

Study in:
Writtle
Available as:
3 years part-time
Course features
  • Investigate new growing systems and crops which can be grown sustainably
  • Explore postharvest systems and gain an understanding of the supply chain from field to sale
  • Use specialist facilities including a research glasshouse and our campus farm
Course details Apply

Biology

Research - MPhil : PhD

Study in:
Cambridge
Available as:
Full-time
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Part-time
Course features
As a postgraduate researcher you will join an interdisciplinary group, within the School of Life Sciences, which is well-connected with industry and fellow research institutions worldwide. PhD candidates are encouraged to take an active role in the School's research community in areas currently spanning global change ecology, conservation and animal behaviour and welfare.
Course details Apply

Professional Doctorate in Science and Engineering

Research - DProf

Study in:
Chelmsford
Available as:
Part-time
Course features
Combine doctoral research with your full-time career, and make a substantial contribution to the development of professional practice in your area. We can offer supervision in specialisms including ecology, conservation and animal behaviour and welfare, biomedical and forensic sciences, built environment, computing, medical and mechanical engineering, molecular biology, psychology or sport and exercise science.
Course details Apply
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