Certificate of Higher Education in Canine Studies

Please note:

An equivalent or higher combination of grades to that indicated above will also be accepted.

GCSEs

All applicants must hold a minimum of four GCSE passes at grade C/4 or above to include English, Maths and Science.

Access course

Writtle University College welcomes applicants studying Access to HE Diploma courses. For more information please contact Admissions.

Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL/APEL)

Information about our Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL/APEL) policy can be found on our Higher Education Regulations and Policies page.

Other course specific entry requirements

Also, you will be able to demonstrate good physical fitness, and animal handling skills experience corresponding to at least:

• 50 hours for canine

Under the supervision of various providers.

If the placements are done prior to the interview, letters from the providers stating the date and length of the placements, the animal handling activities undertook and the skills developed must be submitted during the interview.

If the placements have not been done prior to the interview, letters from the providers stating the date and length of the coming placements must be submitted during the interview. All placements must have been effective before the beginning of the course. Placement must be less than three years old to be taken into consideration.

Owning a dog cannot constitute evidence of dog's practical handling.

The following list shows the variety of learning and teaching methods experienced on this course.

• Lectures
• Tutorials
• Seminars
• Theoretical learning
• Practical learning
• Group work
• Independent learning

The acquisition of knowledge and understanding is approached through an emphasis on student-centred learning. Integration of theoretical and practical learning ensures the strong vocational focus as a priority in the provision.

This course contains a variety of assessment methods to ensure practical and academic competence.

Assessment methods will include:

• Presentations
• Coursework
• Video log
• Practical exams (OSPE)
• Written Exams
• Written assessments

With a basic grounding in the science of canine health graduates can find employment to assist in a rescue centre, a kennel, or a dog crèche. Alternatively, students have the option to undertake further studies: after the Certificate of Higher Education in Canine Studies students could progress onto the Diploma of Higher Education in Canine Studies.