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Free Animal Management Foundation Degree in York

CostFREE
Duration2 years
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
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About this course

Free Animal Management Foundation Degree in York. Classes run at Askham Bryan College, full-time over two years.

The course covers animal behaviour, welfare, and conservation. You'll study how animals are managed in zoos, safari parks, and wildlife collections. Topics include species conservation and the day-to-day care of animal collections.

You'll finish with a Foundation Degree in the management and conservation of animal collections.

Who this course is for

For those looking to study Animal Science or Management in Higher Education

What you will learn

  • You'll study animal behaviour and how it shapes care decisions.
  • You'll learn about animal welfare standards in captive settings.
  • You'll explore species conservation and its role in wildlife parks and zoos.
  • You'll develop skills in managing animal collections.
  • You'll examine how zoos and safari parks operate and are regulated.
  • You'll build practical knowledge of animal health and husbandry.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions and practical work. Assessment methods include assignments, projects, and practical assessments. The course is delivered full-time during the day at Askham Bryan College in York.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Askham Bryan College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Animal Care Assistant, supports the daily care of animals in a zoo or wildlife park.
  • Zoo Keeper, manages the welfare and feeding of animals in a collection.
  • Wildlife Conservation Officer, works on species protection and habitat management.
  • Safari Park Ranger, oversees animal welfare across large wildlife estates.
  • Animal Welfare Inspector, monitors standards of care in captive animal settings.

What you could study next

  • BSc (Hons) Animal Bioscience and Management, a degree-level step for those wanting deeper scientific study.
  • BSc (Hons) Wildlife and Environmental Conservation, suited to those focused on habitat and species work.
  • Postgraduate study in conservation biology or zoo management, for those aiming at senior or research roles.
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