BA(Hons) Degree

BA(Hons) Degree Professional Practice in Canine Behaviour & Training

Candidates with any level of experience are welcome to enrol on the BA(Hons) Degree programme.

A candidate with little or no practical experience or with certain academic qualifications in dog-related disciplines may commence with the Understanding Care & Behaviour Module, after which we would review their progress and recommend a suitable programme.

All candidates considering enrolling on the BA(Hons) programme will discuss with our programme advisers the recommended study pathway for what they wish to achieve.

More details about what constitutes experience to be exempt from CFBA4110 can be seen here.

The modules listed below comprise an example of a programme but you may be able to choose from a selection of optional module combinations. There will be plenty of time to discuss these with tutors and staff as you progress. Modules prefixed CFBA must total 240 Credits and those prefixed WBS must total 120 Credits.

Study programmes can vary: for a full list of the modules included, please click here

CFBA4110 20

Understanding Canine Care & Behaviour

CFBA4004

Basic Dog Handling & Training Skills

CFBA4005 20

Professional Instructor Skills and Management

CFBA4102 20

Common Canine Behaviour Problems

CFBA4107 10

Dogs & the Law

CFBA4103 20

Understanding Dog Aggression

CFBA4109

Introduction to Veterinary Science

CFBA4115 30

The Rescue Dog Mind, Behaviour and Care Management

CFBA5001 20

Common Canine Behaviour Problems - Advanced

CFBA5002 20

Dog on Dog Aggression

CFBA5003 20

Dog on Person Aggression

CFBA5008 20

Advanced Dog Behaviour and Training

Work Based Learning modules with Middlesex University

Once you have completed the above module, the remaining credits are eared through canine project related modules with Middlesex University. You will be advised which of these you should complete and at what stage.

For a CFBA Certificate you need 40 Credits from CFBA modules and 20 from Work Based Learning modules.

For an HE Certificate you need 80 Credits from CFBA modules and 40 from Work Based Learning.

For a Foundation Degree you need 120 Credits from CFBA modules.

For an Honours Degree you need 240 Credits from CFBA modules and 120 from Work Based Learning.

All qualifications BA, FdA, and the HE Certificate contain approximately one third of distance learning Middlesex University modules in the format of project work or research projects which are undertaken once the CFBA modules have been completed. Thereafter you will be supplied, by the CIDBT, relevant information to facilitate your student transfer from the CIDBT to Middlesex University where you register for the final modules to complete your study and success. Middlesex University work based leaning department staff (not CIDBT) will explain the procedure from this point.

Module CFBA4005 workshop Professional Instructor Skills and Management

Example of 2 day level 5 - CFBA5003 workshop

Distance Learning + Workshop

All our programmes are distance learning. Some modules will have workshops that need to be attended too but the main studies will be in your own time and at your own pace, guided by your tutor through correspondence. More information >>

Enquiry form for BA(Hons) candidates - please click here

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