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MSc / MA Human Animal Interaction

University of Stirling

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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    University of Stirling

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    SEP-24

  • Duration

    12 months

Course summary

Humans share this planet with other animals and our interactions are at the core of our everyday lives. We farm and eat animals, we keep them as companions and for work, as models for humans in laboratory research, in animal-assisted interventions for positive behaviour change, and in education, entertainment and ecotourism. Depending upon our perceptions and attitudes towards animals, and in relation to the impact they have on us and the environment, we may actively attempt to conserve them, domesticate them or eradicate them.

In this Masters in Human-Animal Interaction you will learn interdisciplinary approaches and a diverse range of methods used to research our relationships with other non-human animal species. The Masters covers a broad range of topics and looks at human–animal interactions across a wide range of contexts – from pet owning to animal-assisted interventions, zoos, farms and conservation.

You'll learn about the importance of both human and animal behaviour in shaping human-animal interaction, and the associated ethical issues, as well as learning to critically evaluate methods for measuring attitudes, interactions and their outcomes.

You'll carry out a practical placement and research project to get direct experience tailored to your individual career goals. You will also learn from our recognised experts in human–animal interaction, whose specialisms include:

  • the study of animal behaviour and animal welfare
  • animal-assisted activities and interventions
  • human and animal coexistence

This Masters course can be studied as an MA or MSc. It depends on whether your focus is on qualitative (MA) methodologies or both quantitative (MSc) and qualitative methodologies. Selected components of this Masters course count as continuing professional development for those already working in this area.

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 22,900per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

University of Stirling

  • University League Table

    51st

  • Campus address

    University of Stirling, Stirling, Stirling, FK9 4LA, Scotland

Located in the heart of Scotland, Stirling's scenic 330-acre campus offers top facilities, including a cinema, Olympic-sized swimming pool and more.
Stirling is also Scotland's safest student city (Complete University Guide How Safe is your City, 2023)
A diverse and welcoming community of staff and students across the university represent more than 120 countries around the world.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    46th out of 121 14

    44th out of 118 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 214
    175 79%

    12th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    47.0 47%

    105th

    34
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.94 79%

    52nd

    22
  • Entry standards

    / Max 215
    165 77%

    20th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    47.0 47%

    98th

    39
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    4.04 81%

    24th

    3

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