We don't currently offer apprenticeships in this subject. Why not take a look at our Apprenticeship Department page to see everything that we do offer?
Our students can go into these careers
Study at Wigfield Farm campus, a working farm and visitor attraction in Worsbrough. Visit the Wigfield Farm campus page and watch our video to get a feel for what its like to study at the Farm.
We have over 60 species of animals including chickens, cows, donkeys, goats, guinea pigs, llamas, meerkats, pigs, rabbits, sheep and many more.
You will gain work-related experience as well as going on relevant field trips.
You will be involved with our brand-new Rodent Room by regularly changing the enclosures, so the rodents have a great life climbing and relaxing.
You can continue your studies by undertaking a Higher Education course at Barnsley College or other Higher Education establishment.
Careers guidance: see what careers are available in the Animal Management sector. Use our online careers tool, Career Coach, to find out what your next steps could be.
Tutorial Support and Additional Learning Support (ALS)
Enrichment (extracurricular activities)
Free or concessionary travel to get to College.
Enterprise – support to set up a business
over 60 different species of animals!
See the Animal Management pathways to find out what study programmes we offer.
Studying Animal Care at Barnsley College will enable you to develop skills for a range of careers such as: Animal Welfare Officer, Zookeeper, Animal Nutritionist, Veterinary Nurse, Groom/Stable Hand. See what careers are available in the Animal Management sector.
Kiera Hawksworth
Animal Management (Advanced Technical Diploma) Level 3 Full-time
“The experience at College is amazing! I love socialising with the animals and forming bonds while I learn. After College, I hope to study Zoology at university and become a Zookeeper. I have used the Learner Support Fund which has relieved me of the stress of paying for the things I need for my course.”
Barnsley Academy
Ben Allott
Animal Care Practical Skills Level 2 Full-time
“Thanks to the Learner Support Fund, I was able to attend college and access many new opportunities in life. I enjoy improving my social and hands-on skills by meeting new people and working with animals.”
Kirk Balk Academy
Ella Hawksworth
Animal Care Practical Skills Level 2 Full-time
“I chose the College because they had the course I wanted to do, it’s not far from where I live and, I can use the free bus to get to the Wigfield Farm campus. The staff are really great and give amazing support. After College, I hope to study to become a Vet.”
Outwood Academy Carlton
Katy Key
Animal Management Foundation Degree (FdSc)
“I chose the course because there’s a good mix of practical and theory sessions, allowing me to relate what I learn in the classroom to real-life experiences where I work with a variety of animals and reptiles. I enjoy the anatomy and physiology modules because I do dissections and learn more about the processes going on within the animals. I also enjoy ecology as I learn how valuable animals are to the ecosystem and the wider world.”
Sophie Moore
Animal Management (Advanced Technical Diploma)
“I enjoyed meeting people who were just as passionate about animals as I was. I want a career in marine pathology and travel the world to learn and experience so many opportunities that I’d not even dreamt of before College”
Studying Marine Biology MSci at Bangor University