BSc (Hons) Animal Behaviour and Welfare Bachelor's degree at the University of Wales Trinity Saint David
BSc (Hons) Animal Behaviour and Welfare at University of Wales Trinity Saint David. You'll engage with core theory, research methodology, and applied practice, moving from the principles that explain animal behaviour to their real-world application in professional settings.
About this course
BSc (Hons) Animal Behaviour and Welfare is a Bachelor's degree (BSc (Hons)) at the University of Wales Trinity Saint David, based in Carmarthenshire College. It is studied part-time; duration varies by route.
For the typical curriculum, specialisations, career paths and graduate earnings for Agriculture & Animal Science, see the sections below.
Course evidence score
The arithmetic mean of the official measures available for this course: NSS satisfaction, graduate activity and continuation.
Published threshold met Discover Uni suppresses continuation data below its publication threshold. Cohort 2021-23. Continuation 90% (2021-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Curriculum & modules
A typical UK Agriculture & Animal Science degree builds from foundations to specialist options and a final project. An indicative structure:
| Stage | Module |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | Animal / Crop Science Foundations Biology applied to livestock, companion animals or crops. |
| Year 1 | Agri-food Systems How food gets from farm to fork, markets and sustainability. |
| Year 1 | Practical Husbandry & Farm Skills Hands-on work with animals, land and machinery. |
| Year 2 | Nutrition & Health Feeding and keeping animals (or crops) healthy and productive. |
| Year 2 | Grassland & Environment Management Soils, pasture and farming within environmental limits. |
| Year 2 | Data & Technology in Agriculture Precision farming, sensors and farm data. |
| Year 3 | Specialist options Typically livestock production, equine, conservation or agronomy. |
| Year 3 | Farm Business Management Economics and planning of agricultural enterprises. |
| Year 3 | Dissertation / industry project Applied research, often with a farm or industry partner. |
Typical structure for this subject (indicative). Modules vary by university. Check the provider's course page for the exact curriculum.
Specialisations & pathways
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Course in depth
What this course covers, who it suits and where it leads.
What you'll study
A course in animal behaviour and welfare combines applied biology with practical farm skills and business acumen. You'll usually start with foundations in animal science, how food systems work from farm to consumer, and hands-on husbandry, learning to handle livestock, work with land and machinery. In your second year, you'll progress to nutrition and health, grassland and environmental management, and data technology in agriculture. Your final year opens specialist pathways such as livestock production, equine science, agronomy, agri-tech or dedicated farm placements, alongside farm business management and an applied dissertation or industry project. Throughout, the emphasis is on understanding animals' welfare and behaviour within productive, sustainable systems.
Who it's for
You're curious about what drives animal behaviour, how and why animals act as they do, and you care about their wellbeing. You're comfortable with both the scientific side (research, data, observation) and the practical side (fieldwork, hands-on assessment, problem-solving). You may be drawn to careers in animal welfare, conservation, research, or care management. This programme suits people who want to combine academic rigour with genuine work in the field; you'll be studying part-time, so you can balance theory with experience or other commitments. You should be prepared for substantial independent thinking and project-based learning.
Careers & job market
Across Agriculture and Animal Science nationally, 90% of graduates are in work or further study within 15 months. Of those working, 40% are in highly skilled roles or pursuing further study. Starting salaries (15 months after graduation) sit between £22,000 and £27,000 nationally; after five years, the range is £22,525 to £31,800. Possible paths include animal welfare roles in charities and government, research positions in universities or applied institutes, management in farms or zoos, or roles in veterinary support and behavioural consultancy. Some graduates continue into postgraduate study.
University & format
The BSc (Hons) Animal Behaviour and Welfare is delivered part-time by University of Wales Trinity Saint David, a UK degree-awarding body, based at Carmarthenshire College. The university is recognised nationally; degrees awarded carry full UK standing.
Applicant information
The next application dates for this course, followed by facts the provider publishes.
Part-time application dates vary by provider. UCAS dates
Opened 2 July 2026; last choice 19 October 2026. Check vacancies now. A cached page never claims a place is still available.
Entry & how to get in
Entry & your chances
An honest read from the official entry data, plus your personal match.
Entry is set by the university and based on your offer. Use your predicted grades to see how you compare, then check the university's stated requirements.
How to apply
Undergraduate applications go through UCAS. Here’s what matters for this course, the right deadline, the grades to aim for, and the steps in order.
- 1Register on UCAS Hub
Create your UCAS application and add this course. One application covers up to five choices.
- 2Write your personal statement
A single statement covers all your choices, so keep it broad enough for similar courses while showing genuine interest in this subject.
- 3Submit by Apply directly to the provider
Part-time application dates vary by provider. Source: UCAS 2027 dates.
- 4Reply to your offers
When decisions are in, pick a firm (first) choice and an insurance (back-up) choice with slightly lower grades.
- 5Results day & confirmation
On results day (mid-August) your place is confirmed if you meet the offer. Just missed? Talk to the university, or find a place through Clearing.
Fees & funding
What this course costs and how UK student finance covers it.
Tuition per year
Set under Wales's student-finance system; the provider's page is authoritative.
Check fees at University of Wales Trinity Saint David →If you normally live in Wales
2026/27 total maintenance support from Student Finance Wales. How much of it is grant and how much is loan depends on household income; the total does not. If you normally live elsewhere, use your home funding body.
Check your entitlement with Student Finance Wales →Paying for it
- Tuition Fee Loan: paid directly to the university by Student Finance Wales.
- Maintenance support: a mix of grant and loan from Student Finance Wales, weighted to household income.
- Repayment: only above the income threshold, and written off at the end of the plan term.
- Earn alongside: most students work part-time in term, part-time roles on the StudySmarter job board.
Wales runs its own system through Student Finance Wales; check studentfinancewales.co.uk for current rates.
Scholarships & bursaries you could qualify for
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Careers & earnings
What Agriculture & Animal Science graduates actually earn, from real outcome data, 15 months, 3 years and 5 years after graduating.
Graduate outcomes, 15 months on: this course
- 1Graduate roleFirst role after the degree · 0–2 yrs
- 2Specialist / PractitionerWorking in agriculture & animal science · 2–5 yrs
- 3Senior / LeadLeading work and people · 5–10 yrs
- 4Head of / ExpertSenior leadership or deep expertise · 10+ yrs
How pay grows: this course vs Agriculture & Animal Science nationally
National figures for Agriculture & Animal Science graduates, HESA Graduate Outcomes (15 months) and the Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset (3 & 5 years). These are national, not university-specific; actual pay varies by employer, region, role and experience. Different cohorts, so the bars are not one group over time.
Work out your pay
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What happened to 100 students?
Choose an outcome to translate the published percentage into a simple 100-person view. Each dot represents one percentage point, not an individual tracked student.
continued or completed
continued into the next year or completed their qualification
Source: Discover Uni, using Graduate Outcomes and continuation data. Cohorts: 2021-23. Published threshold met. Sample size is not included in this snapshot. Each tab is a separate published measure; categories can overlap and should not be added together.
Job market & outlook
How Agriculture & Animal Science graduates fare in the labour market, and how AI is reshaping the work.
How AI is changing the work
AI doesn't replace the profession, it shifts it: routine tasks get automated, while judgement, working with people and using AI well become more valuable.
What AI takes off your plate
- Routine information gathering
- First-draft writing and summaries
- Standard analysis and admin
- Repetitive processing tasks
More human than ever
- Judgement and original thinking
- Working with and leading people
- Owning and sense-checking AI output
- Ethics and accountability
The strongest graduates pair subject depth with the ability to use AI tools critically.
Roles & employers
Where Agriculture & Animal Science graduates typically go, indicative destinations from graduate career data. Each role links to live openings on the StudySmarter job board.
Roles graduates go into
Where they work
- Agribusiness & food producers
- DEFRA & agencies
- Estates & farms
- Animal & wildlife charities
Jobs after this course
Current roles from the StudySmarter job board that suit Agriculture & Animal Science graduates.
Agriculture Litigation Solicitor – Rural & EstatesBirketts LLPAgriculture TrainerRise Technical RecruitmentAgriculture Legal Director & Partner – HybridErrington LegalAgriculture & Estates Lawyer - Suffolk / NorfolkBWF Legal RecruitmentAgriculture ManagerMarks and SpencerAgriculture Lawyer - BristolChadwick NottIs this course right for you?
The essentials UK applicants ask about: finance, outcomes, entry and quality.
Student finance
Fees for this course are set under Wales's own student-finance system, not the England cap; check the provider's course page for the exact figure. If you normally live in Wales, Student Finance Wales can pay an eligible Tuition Fee Loan directly to the university, and maintenance support is a mix of grant and loan weighted to household income. You repay only above the income threshold.
Official-data snapshot
Averaging the official measures published for it, this course scores 9.0 out of 10: continued 90%.
Who studies here and in this subject?
Provider- and UK subject-level context.
University of Wales Trinity Saint David
Agriculture, food and related studies across the UK
HESA student record 2024/25. Counts are rounded.
Local crime-data context
A neutral snapshot around the published teaching location.
Around Carmarthenshire College
125 street-level reports returned within roughly one mile across 2026-04 to 2026-06.
Police.uk street-level API. Approximate locations, not confined to campus. England, Wales and Northern Ireland; not Scotland.
Is Agriculture & Animal Science right for you?
Tick what applies to you and see how good a fit it is.
International students
What applying to University of Wales Trinity Saint David from outside the UK involves: fees, English, visa, funding and living costs.
Tuition fees
International tuition is set per course by University of Wales Trinity Saint David; international fees are typically £12,000–£30,000/year for classroom subjects and higher for lab/clinical ones. You’re not eligible for UK Tuition Fee or Maintenance Loans, so plan for fees plus living costs upfront.
English language
Most UK undergraduate courses ask for around IELTS 6.0–6.5 (no band below 5.5–6.0), or an accepted equivalent. If you’re just short, most universities run a pre-sessional English course that counts towards the requirement.
Student visa
You’ll usually need a Student visa (Student Route). After you accept an offer the university issues a CAS; you then show funds for fees plus about £1,023–£1,334/month living costs and pay the Immigration Health Surcharge for NHS access.
Scholarships & funding
Many universities offer international/global scholarships (often £2,000–£6,000/yr), check University of Wales Trinity Saint David’s funding pages.
Living costs
Budget roughly £1,100–£1,400/month outside London and £1,400–£1,800/month in London for rent, food and travel; the figure also matters for your visa.
Working while you study
A Student visa usually allows up to 20 hours/week in term time and full-time in holidays, useful alongside study, though not something to rely on for fees.
Visa rules and fees change. Always confirm the current requirements with University of Wales Trinity Saint David and gov.uk before you apply.
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