Houghall Campus Animal Management Degrees & Access to HE Animal Science Information Session

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28 Mar 2026
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10:00AM - 1PM

Houghall Campus Animal Management Degrees & Access to HE Animal Science Information Session - Saturday 28 March 2026

This event gives you a taste of what to expect from our Access and Higher Education animal programmes at our Houghall campus, in Durham.

  • It's ideal for A Level students, Level 3 Animal Care (or Related Subjects) students or anyone looking to retrain who'd love to work with animals.
  • You will need to already have a grade 4 or higher in GCSE maths and English.

Find out about courses that could lead you into a career in the world of animal care, animal science and animal management.

Courses:

Our Access to HE Animal Science pathway can lead to a host of animal science and animal management degree courses including our Animal Management top up degree.

Our Access to HE Veterinary Science pathway is for students wanting to study for a veterinary-related degree

  • A level 3 equivalent, which enables students to apply for a veterinary degree without the need for A Levels.
  • Designed as a stepping stone to qualifying as a Veterinary Surgeon or Veterinary Nurse. 

Our foundation degree and top up degree in Animal Management run in association with the University of Sunderland. 

  • Potential career opportunities include wildlife officers, protected area managers, teaching, animal keepers, animal trainers, reserve wardens, wildlife rangers and environmental education to name but a few.

With support for funding and student loans available, as well as our stunning facilities and highly-experienced higher education team, there's no better place to study than right here at Houghall.

Find out more about Access to Higher Education 

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Book Your Place

To register, please visit our event on Eventbrite to book your place.

Wooden building with 'The Hive' logo on the side and hexagon designs
The event will take place at our specialist HE building, The Hive, at our Houghall campus in Durham.

The event schedule is as follows:

  • 10:00AM to 10:30AM - Arrival and Welcome
  • 10:30AM to 12.00PM - Tour of the Animal Centre
  • 12:00PM to 1.00PM - Q & A

Getting to EDC's Houghall Campus

Our Houghall campus is located on the outskirts of Durham City Centre, directly across from Durham University's Maiden Castle building. Once you have parked, please make your way to the main reception at the front building.

Our address is:

East Durham College
Houghall Campus
Durham
County Durham
DH1 3SG

FREE parking is available on-site.

Contact Us

Got any questions about this event? No problem - please get in touch with our Student Services Team who'll be happy to help you!

Call: 0191 518 8222

Email: enquiries@eastdurham.ac.uk

Or simply fill in our web form below and we'll be in touch as soon as we can!

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