The MSc Animal Behaviour at the University of Exeter offers you a specialised postgraduate pathway into understanding the complexities of animal decision-making and welfare. Situated within the Psychology department, this Masters degree provides a unique interdisciplinary approach, drawing on research into human cognition to illuminate animal behaviour. You will develop advanced training in essential disciplines such as neuroscience, statistics, and data science, equipping you with a robust skill set highly valued in contemporary research and industry. This course is ideal for those seeking to deepen their knowledge and contribute to critical areas of animal science.
This full-time, on-campus Masters programme is structured over one year, immersing you in a research-intensive environment. You will engage with compulsory modules including Advanced Statistics, Advances and Methods in Animal Behaviour, and Current Research Issues in Animal Behaviour, alongside a significant Research Apprenticeship. This practical component will hone your abilities in research design, data analysis, and scientific communication. Upon graduation, you will be prepared for diverse career paths in research, conservation, animal management, science communication, and further doctoral studies.