ANIMAL STUDIES

Animal Studies at Plumpton College

Discover Animal Studies at Plumpton College, where hands-on learning, expert teaching and outstanding facilities help you build the skills needed for a successful career working with animals. With access to a wide range of species, industry-relevant training and real-world work placement opportunities, Plumpton College is an ideal place to study Animal Studies in Sussex.

Our Animal Studies courses cover animal care, behaviour, welfare, conservation and practical animal management, giving students the knowledge and experience to progress into university, employment or specialist roles in the animal industry.

Accommodation at Plumpton College

Our excellent residential facilities accommodate up to 203 students in modern comfortable rooms. Rated by Ofsted as ‘Outstanding’ across all areas, you’ll find them a fantastic place to stay.

Animal careers in a varied and expanding sector

At Plumpton College, Animal Studies can lead to an exciting future in a sector with opportunities across animal care, welfare, conservation, farming and veterinary support. The National Careers Service highlights the wide range of careers available, while the Office for National Statistics reported 712,000 UK job vacancies in April to June 2026, showing ongoing demand for skilled people.

By studying Animal Studies at Plumpton College, you can build practical experience, develop specialist knowledge and prepare for university, apprenticeships or a rewarding career working with animals.

Why Animal Studies at Plumpton College?

Discover inspiring courses, supportive tutors, and real opportunities that prepare you for university, employment, and beyond.

  • Outstanding Facilities
    Designed to support hands-on training, our facilities help you build essential skills in animal care, animal management and animal welfare while gaining experience that prepares you for further study or employment.
  • Career-Focused Animal Studies Courses
    Studying Animal Studies at Plumpton College can prepare you for a wide range of careers in animal care, animal welfare, conservation, veterinary support and related industries. Our courses are designed to help you progress with confidence into university, apprenticeships or employment in the animal sector.
  • Expanded Animal Collection
    Providing Animal Studies students the opportunity to work with a wider variety of species as part of their day-to-day learning
  • Industry Experienced Staff
    At Plumpton College, you will be taught by experienced staff who bring specialist knowledge and industry insight into your learning. Their support helps you develop the practical skills, confidence and understanding needed to succeed in Animal Studies and progress into your chosen career path.
  • Stunning Countryside Location
    Our rural campus provides the space, surroundings and specialist land-based environment that make learning feel connected to the real animal care and land-based industries.
  • Hands-On Learning Every Day
    Our Animal Studies courses are built around practical experience, helping you apply what you learn in the classroom to real-life animal care situations. From daily husbandry tasks to developing your understanding of behaviour and welfare, you will gain the hands-on experience employers and universities value.

Our Personal Development Programme supports students

We ensure students have the knowledge needed surrounding personal finance, health, wellbeing and careers. Furthermore, we seek to develop their skills in being able to put that knowledge into practice in their daily and future lives. We aspire to develop their attitudes and values so that they have opinions about key aspects of society and know how to appropriately share their own and also challenge other people’s opinions.