Overview

The online Animal Welfare, Policy and Legislation programme offered at Hartpury University will provide you with the expertise you need to navigate the legal system and improve welfare standards in your chosen area. You’ll learn from expert lecturers, many of whom are also industry professionals, actively engaged in legislation and policy development.

Graduate destinations

This programme is well suited for people hoping to progress into higher management / supervisory positions in animal industries.It would also allow for excellent routes into campaigns and lobbying departments of charities (eg. WAP, RSPCA) or professional bodies, as well as routes into education fields.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

The UK Legal System for Biologists

Regulating Agriculture & Food Production

Captive Exotics & Wildlife Policy and Law

Companion & Working Animal Regulation

Controls on the Use of Animals in Science

Postgraduate Dissertation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-30 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Gloucester, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Animal Science View 16 other Masters in Animal Science in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

2:1 honours degree in a relevant subject. Students with 2:2 and relevant experience will be considered on a case by case basis.

Students with non-relevant qualifications but with work experience or professional experience will be considered on an individual basis.

International: In addition to the academic qualification an IELTS 6.5 or equivalent is required.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

13200 GBP / year

≈ 13200 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

10000 GBP / year

≈ 10000 GBP / year

Additional Details

National:

Postgraduate Certificate- £4,400

Postgraduate Diploma- £8,800

International:

Postgraduate Certificate- £3,300
Postgraduate Diploma-£6,600

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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