Postgraduate study will help you to stand out in an increasingly competitive employment market, enabling the development of specialist expertise to advance or change your career. You'll immerse yourself in a subject you’re passionate about, while making a difference to the world through advancing research or real-world practice.
We’re a centre of excellence for animal science, behaviour and welfare, attracting experts from across the globe. You’ll learn from research-active lecturers who are also practising professionals, leading best practice that’s changing the way we interact with animals. You’ll apply what you learn in practice, with opportunities to develop key employability skills where it matters.
Benefit from a campus that’s home to over 70 animal species – domestic and non-domestic - as well as a 360-hectare rural wildlife haven. You’ll also find commercial businesses on site, including our canine hydrotherapy centre (Cotswold Dog Spa) and commercial livestock farm and Agri-Tech Centre. This environment will enable you to get hands-on as part of your learning.
Small class sizes means that you'll be supported to achieve your unique academic and career goals, benefitting from outstanding teaching and student support. You'll also create valuable connections through our leading academic and industry networks, helping you to create your future.
Contact usCreate knowledge through projects that improve lives. Absorb yourself in what you love, whilst developing your own expertise to further your career. Choose from taught and research degrees. Explore our courses below:
Qualifications are split into two categories - taught master’s and research degrees. You can choose to study full-time, or part-time around other commitments. You can also progress directly from your undergraduate degree or at a later time.
Not sure what type of course you want to study? We've explained all you need to know about postgraduate qualifications.
Find out moreIf want to make a difference during your studies and in your career then Hartpury is the place for you. You'll join a like-minded community of students, academic and industry experts, discovering new ways of doing things and carving out your own unique career pathway.
We’re helping unlock the answers to questions that really matter in the animal and agriculture industries.
We care about making the world a better place. That’s why our research is searching out different ways to enrich the lives of the billions of animals, plants and people with which we share our planet.
Our campus provides the perfect setting to carry out research, as it’s home to an award-winning commercial farm, more than 70 different species of animals, and a wildlife haven supporting woodland, meadow and lake habitats.
"I took my postgraduate degree as a mature student, which shows it’s never too late to start a new adventure and I feel privileged to be able to devote myself to making a difference to the lives of animals.
Hartpury has opened new doors and enabled me to share my passion with like-minded and interesting people, from lecturers who have supported and encouraged me, to professionals who have inspired me."
"I’ve always loved animals and am driven to make a difference. If I can inspire the next generation of conservationist to look after our oceans, then I know I’m doing my job right.
I’m really passionate about zoo and aquarium education in particular, so I specialised in this area for my masters degree. There’s a bit of a gap in knowledge here. I used my scientific research project to explore this area in more detail and contribute to the existing body of knowledge."
Follow in the footsteps of thousands of international students who have chosen Hartpury to change their future.
From your first enquiry, you'll be supported by a member of our experienced international team. They will help you through your entire application, from choosing your programme to students visas, finance, accommodation and more. You can contact us at any time with your questions - we're always happy to help.
Find out moreWhether you’re progressing straight from undergraduate studies or from employment, our bespoke student services will support you to adapt to postgraduate study, and achieve academic success.
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