University course · real outcomes from HESA / Discover Uni · part of Careermash
University degree
Applied Animal Science
Sparsholt College
Qualification
Degree
Length
3 yrs
UK fees / yr
£9,250
Study
full-time
Worth knowing: about 60% of students don't make it past first year here - ask the uni what support they offer.
Robin · your guide
Here's the honest picture on this course - what you'd study, whether you'd likely get in, what it pays, and where it leads. Everything's real data.
About this course
Blending up‑to‑date academic rigor with real‑world application, the course prepares graduates to make meaningful contributions in applied animal sciences, such as species management, conservation, and animal behaviour and welfare, aiming to enhance the wellbeing of both humans and animals.
Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
No past-entry data for this course.
How they qualified
70% got in with A-levels. The rest came in a mix of ways:
A-levels70%
an Access course15%
other higher education15%
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts Pay & prospects
95%
In work or further study after
40%
Continue past first year
62%
Student satisfaction
What graduates earn over time
£24,000
After 15 months
£20,000
3 years on
£25,000
5 years on
What graduates actually go on to do % of leavers
Animal care and control services45%
Business and public service associate professionalsHighly skilled15%
Skilled trades occupations15%
Elementary occupations15%
What students say National Student Survey
62%
of students are satisfied with the course overall
Teaching67%
Assessment & feedback60%
Academic support76%
Well organised62%
Learning resources62%
Student community60%
In students' own words
★★★★★
Highly recommend
Honestly, one of the best decisions I've made. The best part: the course strikes a good balance between theory and practical application. If I'm honest, a few modules feel under-resourced compared to the flagship ones. On the city — the cit…
Class of 2022 · Full-time
★★★★★
Genuinely worthwhile
The programme genuinely lives up to its reputation. The best part: small-group tutorials really push your thinking. If I'm honest, first-year classes can be quite large. On the city — local cost of living is manageable if you share a house …
Class of 2024 · Full-time
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Where this degree can lead
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