Compulsory Block Teaching Session One (PT and FT)
Thursday 16th September 2021 - Saturday 18th September 2021
Please read the essential information relating to your chosen course below. This includes the equipment you will need for your studies, when you will be able to enrol as well as information about your induction to the college.
If this is not the course you want to study, please contact the college to discuss an alternative course by calling 01964 553000.
To ensure the safety of our staff and students and to manage the number of people on campus in a Covid-safe manner during this busy period, it is our intention to enrol as many students as possible online. You can find out if you’re eligible for online enrolment on our How to Enrol page.
If you are eligible to complete your enrolment online, you will receive a unique username and password via letter and email. This will allow you to sign in to access your online enrolment dashboard.
Online enrolment for this programme opens on the following dates:
10th AUGUST
Please note: Access to your personal online enrolment dashboard will only be available from the date stated above.
If you need support with online enrolment, please email enquiries@bishopburton.ac.uk or give us a call on 01964 553000 during the support times shown on our How to Enrol page.
If you are not eligible for online enrolment or need extra support, please call 01964 553000 to book an appointment to enrol on campus.
The enrolment process will be complete once you have attended Bishop Burton for your induction session, which will take place week commencing:
12th September – Please be advised by your lecturer
Please bring your own device if you have one.
At induction, students will receive their ID badge, a copy of their Learner Agreement and details about how to access their college email account, including their username and password (which they can change if they wish at a later date).
The college has its own Learning Resource Centre that houses an extensive collection of books and journals. However, from time to time, it’s useful to have access to your own copies. These are the top books that we recommend you have for your course:
Thursday 16th September 2021 - Saturday 18th September 2021
Saturday 2nd October 2021 - Sunday 3rd October 2021
Saturday 15th January 2022 - Sunday 16th January 2022
Saturday 5th February 2022 - Sunday 6th February 2022
Thursday 26th May 2022 - Thursday 26th May 2022
The Level 7 postgraduate programme are designed to provide students the opportunity to develop a comprehensive and sound knowledge and understanding of animal behaviour and learning theories while developing both analytical, practical and the higher professional skills required for working the animal industry.
To achieve this students will be provided with opportunities to engage with industry and guest speakers while on this programme. Students will also have access on block sessions to extensive practical facilities ensuring students are fully prepared for the workplace.
The Animal Management Centre houses a wide range of animals including invertebrates, amphibians, freshwater and marine fish, reptiles, birds, small mammals, and primates. In addition the college runs a licensed boarding kennels and grooming parlour. A well-stocked livestock farm and a large equine yard housing over 80 horses, also support the department.
Before you begin your course, you’ll need to make sure you’re prepared with the right equipment. Many of our courses need specialist health and safety clothing, but we’ve made it simple - some of your essentials and college branded clothing can be bought from our online shop.
For your course, you will need: