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Animal management has been an integral part of Nescot for the last 40 years and a FD Animal Management programme has been delivered since 2017.
The course is designed for students who are looking to enhance academic and practical skills, where the curriculum builds on existing knowledge and facilitates the application of learning to the practical land-based sector. The programme aims to promote and engage learning in students of all age groups and backgrounds; and is of particular interest students wanting to continue their education in animal management, or existing animal professionals wanting to gain the academic qualifications often required for management within a land-based setting.
Nescot is approved by The Open University as an appropriate organisation to offer higher education programmes leading to Open University validated awards.
Traditional Entry Route:
Other entry routes:
Will consider a range of alternative qualifications or experience that is equivalent to the typical offer. We actively welcome applications from mature students from a variety of backgrounds.
In addition to above a professional or academic reference is required to evidence suitability for the course.
Other Requirements:
The selection process involves a telephone interview at Nescot. It would also be desirable for applicants to have some experience working with animals.
Applications from international students with equivalent qualifications are welcome. Normally a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 with minimum of 5.5 in any component, or equivalent is required for those for whom English is not their first language.
The Foundation Degree in Animal Management provides a progression route on to an honours degree in a related subject, as well as into employment. Many students at Nescot go on to complete the BSc (Hons) Top-up programme.
Preparation for work is an integral part of the FD in Animal Management. The programme has been designed to enable students to develop their employability skills to support progression and success in the wide range of roles in the land=-based and animal management sectors.
The department has functional links with employers to ensure the skills and knowledge acquired by students is appropriate to workplace requirements. Such links include Chessington Zoo and Sea Life Centre while Surrey Wildlife Trust’s Priest Hill Nature Reserve is a short walk from the campus.
The ‘practice’ aspect of the programme is emphasised in taught material, practical activities and work based placements and assessments. The Nescot Animal Care Unit and other work place opportunities play a central role in developing practical skills in a safe learning environment, while also offering the students some autonomy to make decisions as they would in their own practice. All students are encouraged to gain animal related vocational experience throughout the year and are actively encouraged to gain additional continual professional development courses. They are also encouraged to explore the job market and possible career paths, and to consider attributes that employers look for in graduates above and beyond essential academic skills.
In addition to developing subject specific skills some modules place emphasis on developing the transferable skills essential to successful employment. This includes oral and written communication and presentation skills, planning and organisation of tasks.
Fees for Academic Year 2024/25
Annual Fees: £8,000
Concession: NO
Government Subsidised: NO
Student Loan Available: YES (Higher Education funding available)
Fees are for 2024/25 entry and are for UK students of all ages. For more information about financial support for students, please click here.
Additional Costs:
The course also includes a number of optional study trips such as zoos, aquaria, and centres of commercial animal production. These represent an additional cost to students of approximately £250 - £350.
All students are expected to have Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), which can be purchased at enrolment for a cost of approximately £40.
Students will gain practical experience as well as developing their academic capabilities, thus opening more doors and opportunities within their career pathway. The emphasis is on hands-on professionalism in the management of animals. For example, students take part in every aspect of the lambing season in spring, including having the opportunity to join our team’s 24/7 rota of animal care and supervision.
Animal welfare is central to every module.
Modules being presented are as follows but maybe subject to changes.
Year 1
Year 2
During each year of study you will be required to undertake work-based learning this can be either in a 3 week (per year) block or a one day a week basis. This is to help develop your practical transferable skills as well as to build upon your industry experience. Please refer to course specification below for further guidance.
Teaching and learning will take place at Nescot College, where the Land-based department spans two-thirds of the campus. The facilities are an oasis of calm nestled within the vibrant suburban surroundings of Ewell, which has excellent transport links. Ewell East train station is a short walk from the campus and travel time to London Victoria is around 40 minutes.
The animal care unit is home to a wide range of species, including livestock animals such as sheep and poultry; domestic pet species such as rabbits and rodents; and captive exotic species including reptiles and amphibians. The collection contains over 400 individuals ranging from mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish and invertebrates. This will allow students to develop the practical skills necessary to successfully enter the animal and land-based industry across the range of taxa commonly kept in captive animal collections or as companion animals.
Priest Hill, Surrey Wildlife Trust’s 35-hectare restored chalk grassland, is easily accessed by a bridle path directly from Nescot College. Priest Hill is an important reserve in terms of the Living Landscape and provides excellent hands-on outdoor learning experiences for students. In addition, the College is home to a rehoming cattery run in partnership with Cats Protection animal charity. In addition, the College has functional links with Chessington Zoo and Aquarium, which is only four miles away.
We anticipate fewer than 25 per class. Previous class sizes have varied between 10-18 students.
We expect students to complete independent study and assessments within their independent guided learning hours for each module.
The Open University Regulations for Validated Awards
Click here to go to our university-level information and support pages.
Disclaimer:
This Nescot College website describes the facilities and courses which the College intends to offer during the academic year commencing Autumn 2024. The web pages are prepared in advance of the academic year to which they relate and every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in these pages is helpful, fair and accurate at the time of printing. However, this information is subject to change over time.
Nescot will take reasonable steps to provide the courses and services as described, however, the College cannot guarantee the provision of any course or facility. Some circumstances, such as staff changes, resource limitations and other factors over which the College has no control, such as industrial action or a change in the law or the level of demand for a particular programme or module (please note that this list is non-exhaustive), may result in the College having to withdraw or change aspects of the programmes, modules and/or student services detailed on the website. This could include, but not necessarily be limited to, programme/module content, staffing, the location where the programme/module is taught or the manner of teaching delivery, and the facilities provided to deliver or support the programme. Where circumstances demand an unavoidable change or where it is necessary for the College to discontinue a programme of study, Nescot will take all reasonable steps to minimise the effect and all proposed changes will be notified to potential applicants who have registered an interest in the relevant programme at the earliest possible opportunity as well as being reflected on the College’s website. In addition, any changes between the website and the proposed course and services will be notified to applicants at the time of making an offer.
All prices quoted may be subject to change and you will be notified of any such change when any offer of a place is made to you by Nescot.
Should you become a student of the College, this notice shall be a term of any contract between you and Nescot. Any offer of a place at the College shall be subject to the student enrolment conditions and the College’s rules and regulations as amended from time to time. A copy of the Nescot’s current terms and conditions can be obtained in writing from Nescot, Quality Office, Reigate Road, Ewell, Epsom, Surrey, KT17 3DS.
Last updated - 09/10/2023
Course Code:
N5840
Study type:
Full Time
Award:
FD Animal Welfare and Management
Awarded by:
Open University
Course length:
12 hours per week for two years. Details of the course timetable will be available at induction.
End Date: June 2026
Start date:
September 2024Course Code:
N5840
Study type:
Full Time
Award:
FD Animal Welfare and Management
Awarded by:
Open University
Course length:
12 hours per week for two years. Details of the course timetable will be available at induction.
End Date: June 2026
Start date:
September 2024
Traditional Entry Route:
Other entry routes:
Will consider a range of alternative qualifications or experience that is equivalent to the typical offer. We actively welcome applications from mature students from a variety of backgrounds.
In addition to above a professional or academic reference is required to evidence suitability for the course.
Other Requirements:
The selection process involves a telephone interview at Nescot. It would also be desirable for applicants to have some experience working with animals.
Applications from international students with equivalent qualifications are welcome. Normally a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 with minimum of 5.5 in any component, or equivalent is required for those for whom English is not their first language.
The Foundation Degree in Animal Management provides a progression route on to an honours degree in a related subject, as well as into employment. Many students at Nescot go on to complete the BSc (Hons) Top-up programme.
Preparation for work is an integral part of the FD in Animal Management. The programme has been designed to enable students to develop their employability skills to support progression and success in the wide range of roles in the land=-based and animal management sectors.
The department has functional links with employers to ensure the skills and knowledge acquired by students is appropriate to workplace requirements. Such links include Chessington Zoo and Sea Life Centre while Surrey Wildlife Trust’s Priest Hill Nature Reserve is a short walk from the campus.
The ‘practice’ aspect of the programme is emphasised in taught material, practical activities and work based placements and assessments. The Nescot Animal Care Unit and other work place opportunities play a central role in developing practical skills in a safe learning environment, while also offering the students some autonomy to make decisions as they would in their own practice. All students are encouraged to gain animal related vocational experience throughout the year and are actively encouraged to gain additional continual professional development courses. They are also encouraged to explore the job market and possible career paths, and to consider attributes that employers look for in graduates above and beyond essential academic skills.
In addition to developing subject specific skills some modules place emphasis on developing the transferable skills essential to successful employment. This includes oral and written communication and presentation skills, planning and organisation of tasks.
Fees for Academic Year 2024/25
Annual Fees: £8,000
Concession: NO
Government Subsidised: NO
Student Loan Available: YES (Higher Education funding available)
Fees are for 2024/25 entry and are for UK students of all ages. For more information about financial support for students, please click here.
Additional Costs:
The course also includes a number of optional study trips such as zoos, aquaria, and centres of commercial animal production. These represent an additional cost to students of approximately £250 - £350.
All students are expected to have Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), which can be purchased at enrolment for a cost of approximately £40.
Students will gain practical experience as well as developing their academic capabilities, thus opening more doors and opportunities within their career pathway. The emphasis is on hands-on professionalism in the management of animals. For example, students take part in every aspect of the lambing season in spring, including having the opportunity to join our team’s 24/7 rota of animal care and supervision.
Animal welfare is central to every module.
Modules being presented are as follows but maybe subject to changes.
Year 1
Year 2
During each year of study you will be required to undertake work-based learning this can be either in a 3 week (per year) block or a one day a week basis. This is to help develop your practical transferable skills as well as to build upon your industry experience. Please refer to course specification below for further guidance.
Teaching and learning will take place at Nescot College, where the Land-based department spans two-thirds of the campus. The facilities are an oasis of calm nestled within the vibrant suburban surroundings of Ewell, which has excellent transport links. Ewell East train station is a short walk from the campus and travel time to London Victoria is around 40 minutes.
The animal care unit is home to a wide range of species, including livestock animals such as sheep and poultry; domestic pet species such as rabbits and rodents; and captive exotic species including reptiles and amphibians. The collection contains over 400 individuals ranging from mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish and invertebrates. This will allow students to develop the practical skills necessary to successfully enter the animal and land-based industry across the range of taxa commonly kept in captive animal collections or as companion animals.
Priest Hill, Surrey Wildlife Trust’s 35-hectare restored chalk grassland, is easily accessed by a bridle path directly from Nescot College. Priest Hill is an important reserve in terms of the Living Landscape and provides excellent hands-on outdoor learning experiences for students. In addition, the College is home to a rehoming cattery run in partnership with Cats Protection animal charity. In addition, the College has functional links with Chessington Zoo and Aquarium, which is only four miles away.
We anticipate fewer than 25 per class. Previous class sizes have varied between 10-18 students.
We expect students to complete independent study and assessments within their independent guided learning hours for each module.
The Open University Regulations for Validated Awards
Click here to go to our university-level information and support pages.
Disclaimer:
This Nescot College website describes the facilities and courses which the College intends to offer during the academic year commencing Autumn 2024. The web pages are prepared in advance of the academic year to which they relate and every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in these pages is helpful, fair and accurate at the time of printing. However, this information is subject to change over time.
Nescot will take reasonable steps to provide the courses and services as described, however, the College cannot guarantee the provision of any course or facility. Some circumstances, such as staff changes, resource limitations and other factors over which the College has no control, such as industrial action or a change in the law or the level of demand for a particular programme or module (please note that this list is non-exhaustive), may result in the College having to withdraw or change aspects of the programmes, modules and/or student services detailed on the website. This could include, but not necessarily be limited to, programme/module content, staffing, the location where the programme/module is taught or the manner of teaching delivery, and the facilities provided to deliver or support the programme. Where circumstances demand an unavoidable change or where it is necessary for the College to discontinue a programme of study, Nescot will take all reasonable steps to minimise the effect and all proposed changes will be notified to potential applicants who have registered an interest in the relevant programme at the earliest possible opportunity as well as being reflected on the College’s website. In addition, any changes between the website and the proposed course and services will be notified to applicants at the time of making an offer.
All prices quoted may be subject to change and you will be notified of any such change when any offer of a place is made to you by Nescot.
Should you become a student of the College, this notice shall be a term of any contract between you and Nescot. Any offer of a place at the College shall be subject to the student enrolment conditions and the College’s rules and regulations as amended from time to time. A copy of the Nescot’s current terms and conditions can be obtained in writing from Nescot, Quality Office, Reigate Road, Ewell, Epsom, Surrey, KT17 3DS.
Last updated - 09/10/2023
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