This course is designed for 16-18 year olds and will be delivered as a study programme which includes work placement, as well as Maths & English where applicable. The course is suitable for those who would like to pursue a career working with animals. The course will include theory-based lessons where you will learn how to care for animals, alongside practical workshop sessions where you will apply the theoretical knowledge to help to look after the College collection of over 150 animals.
On the Animal Studies Pathway courses you will study a range of topics including:
Visitor + Rural Economy
Starts September 2025
This course is for those who are interested in tourism and might wish to work in the industry in the future. With many years' experience and outstanding results, our travel and tourism tutor is ready to help you to progress to a career in the tourism industry. From the start of the course you will…
Visitor + Rural Economy
Starts September 2025
This course is for those who are interested in tourism and might wish to work in the industry in the future. During the course students study a variety of work-related themes and gain a broad knowledge and understanding of the tourism industry, its size, development and importance to a country’s…
Farming + Technology
Starts September 2025
The Practical Animal Care Skills (Animal Care and Welfare) Level 2 course is aimed at adults looking to gain further knowledge and skills in small animal care and welfare. The course will be taught during one evening per week, for one year, and will cover a range of practical animal care skills…
Environmental Monitoring
Starts September 2025
You will have enjoyed Geography at GCSE, and are interested in current affairs and wonder how your actions affect the world around you. Students go on to take a broad range of degrees, especially disciplines related to geography and go on to use their geographical skills in their careers, as the…
Experience Day: Degree Apprenticeship for the Visitor Economy
Healthy Hedgerows Surveying
Lakes College T Levels Information Evening