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BSc (Hons), CertHE, DipHE Animal Management (Livestock Technology)

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Introduction

Explore ways to meet the food demands of society while maintaining the health and welfare of animals, with our Animal Management (Livestock Technology) degree at ARU Writtle.

Our industry-focused course is centred on animal production and farm animal welfare. It’s ideal if you’re interested in a career in farm livestock production, including farm nutrition, farm animal health and welfare advisory roles, and precision livestock farming.

You’ll be taught by subject-specialist staff, and benefit from campus facilities including dedicated canine and equine centres, a small animal unit and a working farm. Throughout your course, there’s the chance to join ‘behind the scenes’ trips and other experiences.

We offer a number of animal management degrees at ARU Writtle, with a common first year and the chance to specialise in years 2-3. With our Animal Management (Livestock Technology) course, your focus will be on genetics, biotechnology and animal growth alongside core topics of behaviour, nutrition and health.

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Facilities

Hands-on learning

Study Animal Management at ARU Writtle and:

  • study on our 150-hectare campus with its specialist animal centres and working farm
  • take part in animal handling practicals involving work with a wide range of domesticated and captive species
  • go on 'behind the scenes' trips and privileged experiences throughout your course
  • learn from high-profile subject specialist staff.

Outstanding student support

Join our student community and:

  • learn from experienced tutors, who'll provide encouragement and feedback
  • make full use of facilities including extensive library and IT resources
  • access support, should you need it, with study skills, careers advice, health and wellbeing, and more.

Careers

Our Animal Management (Livestock Technology) degree gives you a comprehensive understanding of animal production and farm animal welfare. It will prepare you to work in farm livestock production and, as a graduate, you could consider a number of careers including:

  • farm nutritionist
  • farm animal health and welfare advisory roles
  • precision livestock farming.

Graduation doesn't have to be the end of your time with us. You might decide to stay at ARU and study a Masters degree, such as our MSc Animal Welfare and Conservation or MSc Conservation Education and Engagement.

Apply now for BSc (Hons), CertHE, DipHE Animal Management (Livestock Technology)

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Close to major cities, ARU Writtle is located on a picturesque 150-hectare campus in the heart of the Essex countryside.

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