Course modules
Year 1
Research Project (double module)
This double module will provide an opportunity to carry out a piece of independent research into a topic that interests you. You will start by clearly defining a problem to be solved, and then design and undertake an original investigation, developing your skills in project management. The reporting of the study will develop your skills in critical analysis and in communicating in a coherent and critical style.
Planning Therapeutic Interventions
Identifying issues and applying for funding are significant elements of the role for those managing programmes within therapeutic settings. This module aims to give learners the opportunity to identify the strengths and weaknesses in a setting, redesign the setting and source funding for the redevelopment. Learners will then devise programmes for a group utilising the teaching and therapeutic techniques they have been taught throughout the course.
Advances in Anthrozoology
This module aims to examine current advancements in anthrozoology research and the links in the development of practical management strategies within healthcare and educational settings. The module also aims to further develop analytical skills and the ability to critique current anthrozoological research methods, its development and future and how it may be applied to sector settings. The successful communication of research to a wider audience and the acquisition of skills necessary to carry out investigations in order to contribute to future discoveries is also part of this aim.
Horticultural Enterprise Management
You will be asked to identify horticultural business opportunities, develop a business plan for a horticultural enterprise which may include production systems, logistics, stock control or the management of volunteers, visitor attractions/facilities. You will include associated technologies to explain how your business plans fit into a business operation.
Applied Case Studies
This module aims to give learners insight into a range of different therapeutic settings. They will analyse and appraise the settings and discuss the issues that arise in each one through a series of case studies.
Entry requirements & additional information
- Entry requirements
- Learning and assessment
- Progression
- Careers
- Professional accreditations
- Special requirements
Entry requirements
Foundation Degree in Animals and Horticulture as Therapy, Foundation Degree / HND in a related subject of 2 years (one at Level 4 and the other at Level 5) of Honours Degree work in a related discipline achieved at 'pass' standard or above. Applicants with alternative equivalent qualifications will also be considered positively. Applicants must also produce evidence of successfully completing a research based module at level 5.
Applicants for whom English is a second language must be able to demonstrate proof of International English Language Testing System (IELTS) at level 6.0 (with no component score lower than 5.5) or equivalent.
All offers may be subject to interview.
Learning and assessment
Progression
Careers
Professional accreditations
Special requirements
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