Study with us
Why Choose The College of Animal Welfare?
All of the qualifications we offer are accredited by respected awarding bodies including City & Guilds and VetSkill. Our research keeps us at the leading edge of changes within the animal care training and veterinary profession.
The College is committed to improving animal welfare through education and training, and to this end we strive to create new opportunities for learning that are accessible to everyone. This is why we provide the following:
- Flexible learning
- Access to our online ‘Virtual Learning Environment (VLE)’
- Well stocked eLibrary
- Qualified and experienced tutors
- World class academic and personal support
Study in New Zealand or in the UK?
The biggest decision you need to make is whether to study in your own country or abroad. There are lots of things to consider when making this decision, such as which qualification will best suit your long term plans and how you will deal with the practical and financial implications of study.
In addition to considering how you can support yourself in another country it is firstly worth looking at the list of qualifications offered, language requirements and where they can be studied.
To help you make this decision we have taken a look at the most important things that you should take into account, such as fees and visa requirements.
English Requirements
Please note that all our courses are delivered in English. If you are coming to the UK to study you should have proof of competence in the English Language by holding either the ESOL qualification or IELTS at a minimum score of 7.0. You will also be required to have your foreign qualifications officially translated into English with a notarised stamp, where necessary.
If you are studying one of our online, distance learning programmes, please be aware that the course materials and assessment are delivered in English and therefore you must be competent in reading, writing and conversing in the English language.
What qualifications can I study?
Studying in New Zealand
If you would like to stay in New Zealand, we offer the following online, distance learning courses. Please note all our courses are provided in English only.
- Level 2 Diploma for Veterinary Care Assistants awarded by City & Guilds
- Level 2 Diploma in Animal Care awarded by City & Guilds
- Level 2 Diploma in Countryside and Environment awarded by City & Guilds
Studying in the UK
Alternatively, if you would like to come to the UK to study, we offer the opportunities listed below. All these qualifications are studied in English.
- Level 3 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing awarded by City & Guilds
- FdSc Veterinary Nursing in partnership with the Royal Veterinary College (RVC)
- BSc (Hons) in Veterinary Nursing in partnership with Middlesex University, London
- BSc (Hons) in Veterinary Nursing in partnership with Edinburgh Napier University, Edinburgh