About Msc / MA Human Animal Interaction in University of Stirling

This Masters in Human Animal Interaction will introduce you to interdisciplinary approaches and a diverse range of methods used to research our relationships with other species. It covers a broad range of topics and looks at human–animal interactions across a wide range of contexts – from pet owning to animal-assisted interventions, zoos, farms and conservation.

You'll learn about the importance of both human and animal behaviour in shaping human animal interaction, and the associated ethical issues, as well as learning to critically evaluate methods for measuring attitudes, interactions and their outcomes.

You'll carry out a practical placement and research project to get direct experience tailored to your individual career goals. You will also learn from our recognised experts in human–animal interaction, whose specialisms include:

• the study of animal behaviour and animal welfare
• animal-assisted activities and interventions
• human and animal coexistence

This Masters course can be studied as an MA or MSc. It depends on whether your focus is on quantitative or qualitative methodologies.  Selected components of this Masters course count as continuing professional development for those already working in this area.

Academic qualification equivalents

• We welcome applications from applicants graduating with 50% from Tier 1 College/ University (namely University of Mumbai, University of Calcutta, University of Delhi) or graduating with 55% from a Tier 2 College/University.

English language requirements (one of the below):

• IELTS : 6.5 with 5.5 minimum in each sub-skill
• TOEFL IBT: 80 overall with a minimum of 17 in listening, 18 in reading, 20 in speaking and 17 in writing
• PTE: 60 overall with minimum 51 in each sub-skill

University of Stirling Highlights

University of Stirling Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses

• The cost of attendance for the University of Stirling depends on a number of variable factors.
• Tuition fee for undergraduate and graduate programs may vary depending on the choice of program.
• An estimate of the undergraduate and graduate student cost of attendance is given below for reference:

It must be noted that the actual cost of attendance for students may vary from the above-given figures.