Human Animal Interaction with Psychology (with Foundation Year) Hartpury University

Overview

Throughout the Human Animal Interaction with Psychology (with Foundation Year) , B.Sc. course from Hartpury University you’ll explore this relationship and learn how to manage, protect and promote our mutual bond to enhance people’s 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; such as their roles as resources or in enhancing our learning experiences and wellbeing. You’ll 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.

Career opportunities:

As a Human-Animal Interaction graduate, you may go on to work in zoos, aquariums, wildlife parks, rescue, conservation or welfare centres. You’ll also have the transferable skills you need for other graduate careers. Our careers team can support you to find and prepare to secure your perfect role. Recent graduate destinations have included:

• Working within the charity sector for organisations such as Guide Dogs.
• Working with education as lecturers or supporting staff.
• Working within the zoo and wildlife sector as animal keepers.
• Working within pet and related industries in animal welfare roles.
• Working within allied veterinary industries.
• Studying a master's degree.