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Learn to look after a wide range of animals at our amazing animal care centre in our Houghall Campus's dedicated Animal Care Unit!

Start your career in agriculture with East Durham College's Level 2 Agriculture course, taught at our Houghall campuses' state-of-the-art farming facility in Durham.

Combine academic study with work-based learning in this two-year Animal Management Foundation Degree. Study at a local partner college, undertake work-based learning opportunities in both years and have the option to ‘top-up’ to a full bachelors degree with a third year of study at East Durham College. This course is subject to final requirements.

This T Level in Animal Management and Behaviour has been developed with experts and employers within the animal sector to ensure you learn the skills and knowledge to progress into a rewarding career. Develop your practical skills at our on-site animal unit and farm, and expand your theory on animal management and behaviours.

This T Level in Animal Management and Science has been developed with experts and employers within the animal sector to ensure you learn the skills and knowledge to progress into a rewarding career. Develop your practical skills at our land-based campus, working with over 70 species in our on-site animal unit and farm, and expand your knowledge of animal management and science.

Combine academic study with research-based learning in this one-year Animal Management Bachelor of Science Degree. This course is a top-up from the FdSc Animal Management Degree, but is also open to external applications with relevant qualifications.

This 10 week course will cover the health and safety relevant to working with domestic animals. You will gain knowledge and practical skills in handling & husbandry of a range of small mammals and exotic species.

This course offers an enjoyable and rewarding learning experience for students who want to develop their English language skills. The course is designed to assist learners with communication in their everyday lives whilst living in the UK. ESOL improves lives and enhances career prospects, giving many learners the opportunity to progress onto further study or employment.

This 10 week course will cover the health & safety relevant to working with livestock and introduction to production livestock management. The course will combine theory and practical.

This part-time course covers the fundamental knowledge and skills you will need to understand and identify normal and abnormal behaviour in a range of animals. You will examine how husbandry and feeding practices influence behaviour and the welfare of a range of animal species.