Understand the fascinating and essential human-animal bond and the science behind it. Explore the role of animals as pets, in zoos, on farms, in therapy and in conservation. Our Human-Animal Interaction degree is the first of its kind in the UK. Animals play a central role in our lives and we have a huge impact on their wellbeing, as they do on ours. You'll explore this relationship and learn how to manage, protect and promote our mutual bond to enhance peoples lives, animal welfare and the environment. Our 70-species Animal Collection will provide opportunities to interact with different animals and observe this relationship first-hand. You'll explore the human-animal bond in terms of human psychology, and consider the complexities of our interactions with animals which range from using animals as resources to improving our mental and physical wellbeing. Youll study the fundamentals in animal health, behaviour and welfare, to understand the needs of animals. The human-animal bond is key to success in so many industries, and so your career options are excitingly diverse. Graduates can confidently apply their knowledge of psychology, animal behaviour, and anthrozoology to the ethical and sustainable practice of interactions between humans and animals from small scale practical management through to wider impacts on both people and animals within society.
Course Duration: 3 or 5 years full time part-time 6 - 8 years available
September 2025
Hartpury University
Hartpury House,
Gloucester,
Gloucestershire,
GL19 3BE, SOUTHERN ENGLAND, England
September 2025
Hartpury University
Hartpury House,
Gloucester,
Gloucestershire,
GL19 3BE, SOUTHERN ENGLAND, England
UCAS tariff points - 104 UCAS tariff points.
A Levels - BCC or equivalent from at least two full A Levels.
Vocational Awards - DMM in an Extended Diploma in a relevant subject.
Access - 104 UCAS tariff points in an Access to Higher Education Diploma.
International Baccalaureate - 104 UCAS tariff points in an IB Diploma, to include two Highers at H3 or above.
Scottish Highers - 104 UCAS tariff points from at least two Highers. You must have completed two years study at Higher Level.
Irish Leaving Certificate - 104 UCAS tariff points from at least two Highers.
T Level - An overall grade of Merit, to include grade C or above in the Core component.
IELTS Score of 6.0. TOEFL score of 60-78.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.