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International Animal Welfare, Ethics and Law (Online Learning) MSc, PgDip (ICL), PgCert (ICL), PgProfDev
Course options
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Qualification
Postgraduate Diploma
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Location
The University of Edinburgh
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Study mode
Distance / Online
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Start date
13-SEP-21
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Duration
4 years
Course summary
The overall objective of this online distance learning programme is to provide knowledge and an understanding of animal welfare science, with a focus on the international issues arising from animal use in all its forms.
The programme is delivered by researchers and teachers from both the Jeanne Marchig International Centre for Animal Welfare Education (within the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies) and the Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) with a series of guest lecturers from around the world.
The programme offers courses in a variety of areas, including: history, culture and concepts of animal welfare; animal behaviour; animal welfare assessment animal ethics; recommendations and policy; legislation, regulation and enforcement; science communication; applied animal welfare - production, companion and captive wild animals
Application deadline
27 August 2021
Modules
Tuition fees
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£ 11,470per year
Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
University information
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University League Table
15th
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Campus address
University of Edinburgh, Student Recruitment and Admissions, 33 Buccleuch Place, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City Of, EH8 9JS, Scotland
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Subject ranking
3rd out of 81 1
7th out of 103
13th out of 52 6
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Entry standards
/ Max 201187 94%4th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10099 99%1st
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Student satisfaction
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Student satisfaction
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