Program Overview
The Applied Animal Behaviour and Animal Welfare at Scotland's Rural College (SRUC) is a MSc programme in Psychology over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of psychology. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Applied Animal Behaviour and Animal Welfare programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: GBP 15,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 6,600 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Applied Animal Behaviour and Animal Welfare programme are prepared for diverse careers in psychology:
- Clinical Psychologist
- Organisational Psychologist
- Researcher
- Counsellor
- Human Resources Specialist
- Behaviour Analyst
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Introduction to Applied Animal Behaviour and Animal Welfare
- Biology of Suffering
- Animal Cognition and Consciousness
- Scientific Methodology
- Animal Welfare Applications
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Honours degree (first or 2:1), or equivalent in Animal Science, Biology, Psychology, Zoology or Veterinary Science. Evidence of proficiency in English must be provided by those for whom English is not their first language (IELTS 7.0 or equivalent).
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 15,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 6,600 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 15,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 6,600 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Scotland's Rural College (SRUC) directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Scotland's Rural College (SRUC)
Scotland's Rural College (SRUC)
Scotland, United Kingdom
Scotland's Rural College is a public land based research institution focused on agriculture and life sciences. Its history stretches back to 1899 with the establishment of the West of Scotland...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2030-06-18
- Start Date 2018-09-26
- Language English
- Duration 12 months