Animal Management - Level 3 Extended Diploma
Course Type
Further Education
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
2 Years
Start & End Date
1 September 2026
2 June 2028
Location
Newtownabbey
Information Session Required
Yes
This Level 3 Animal Management qualification is equivalent to three A Levels and is a full-time two-year programme.
The course will give you a wide range of knowledge and skills essential to progress within the animal sector through the study of units directly related. There is an attendance commitment requirement of approximately 16.75 hours per week, may vary dependant on the needs of the course.
Examples of the subjects you will study while completing this course include:
A total of 180 credits are required to achieve the full 3 A-Level equivalent in Animal Managment.
If you are accepted onto this course without a Grade C in Maths and/or English you will be required to complete the relevant Essential Skills qualification. This course is subject to the College’s Fitness to Practise and Study Policy.
Some of our Level 3 in Animal Management students share their experiences about the course.
As animal management has a range of different career routes, class trips and visits to animal related businesses, the zoo and other animal care providers is a requirement of this course.
UCAS application support will be provided by experienced animal management tutors and the college’s career support department who will provide personal statement guidance and career advice when applying to university or seeking employment.
This qualification will give you the skills needed for direct employment in the animal management sector, and is suitable for those who wish to enter a particular specialist area of work, such as:
There are many roles in this sector where recruitment is at graduate level. The qualification carries UCAS points and is recognised by higher education providers as meeting admission requirements to many relevant courses, for example:
Applicants must be at least 16 years of age on or before 1 July in the year of proposed entry to the course and minimum 4 GCSEs Grade C or above including Maths, English and Science or equivalent, or Level 2 qualification in Animal Care (at grade Merit or above), subject to interview.
In the event of oversubscription, the college will use the following enhanced criteria:
No fees.
For most students, full-time Further Education courses at Level 1-3, including Apprenticeships, have no course fees.
Level 1-3 Further Education (full-time)
Level 3 Access Courses (full-time)
Fee information is available from any campus reception.
All tutors are qualified and experienced counsellors. This underpins the authenticity of teaching and learning activities as students engage with practitioners who understand the challenges and opportunities of the counselling role. The following teaching team deliver this course at Northern Regional College:
Staff Team
As animal management has a range of different career routes, class trips and visits to animal related businesses, the zoo and other animal care providers is a requirement of this course.
UCAS application support will be provided by experienced animal management tutors and the college’s career support department who will provide personal statement guidance and career advice when applying to university or seeking employment.
This Level 3 Animal Management qualification is equivalent to three A Levels and is a full-time two-year programme.
The course will give you a wide range of knowledge and skills essential to progress within the animal sector through the study of units directly related. There is an attendance commitment requirement of approximately 16.75 hours per week, may vary dependant on the needs of the course.
Examples of the subjects you will study while completing this course include:
A total of 180 credits are required to achieve the full 3 A-Level equivalent in Animal Managment.
If you are accepted onto this course without a Grade C in Maths and/or English you will be required to complete the relevant Essential Skills qualification. This course is subject to the College’s Fitness to Practise and Study Policy.
Some of our Level 3 in Animal Management students share their experiences about the course.
This qualification will give you the skills needed for direct employment in the animal management sector, and is suitable for those who wish to enter a particular specialist area of work, such as:
There are many roles in this sector where recruitment is at graduate level. The qualification carries UCAS points and is recognised by higher education providers as meeting admission requirements to many relevant courses, for example:
Applicants must be at least 16 years of age on or before 1 July in the year of proposed entry to the course and minimum 4 GCSEs Grade C or above including Maths, English and Science or equivalent, or Level 2 qualification in Animal Care (at grade Merit or above), subject to interview.
In the event of oversubscription, the college will use the following enhanced criteria:
Course Fees
No fees.
For most students, full-time Further Education courses at Level 1-3, including Apprenticeships, have no course fees.
Level 1-3 Further Education (full-time)
Level 3 Access Courses (full-time)
Fee information is available from any campus reception.