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Study at Wigfield Farm campus, a working farm and visitor attraction in Worsbrough. Visit the Wigfield Farm campus page to get a feel for what its like to study at the Farm and watch our 360 tour using the Wonda app.
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.
All students have access to Additional Learning Support (ALS). Find out how the ALS department supported Cherise Ramsey.
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!
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.
Eliza Barraclough
Animal Management Foundation Degree (FdSc)
“I continued studying at the College for Higher Education as the tutors are knowledgeable, kind, and caring. I also knew I’d receive more one-to-one support from tutors as the groups are much smaller than courses at other universities. I aspire to study a top-up degree in Animal Behaviour, Welfare and Conservation, before securing a job within Animal Conservation ”
Evie Swann
Animal Management (Advanced Technical Diploma) Level 3 Full-time
“I love how assignments can be based on my own specific interests; I always add fish facts into mine! I hope to study Marine Biology at university so I can become an Aquarist – that’s my dream job!”
Stocksbridge High School
Lily-Mae Mahon
Animal Care (Practical Skills) Level 2 Full-time
“I love seeing the farm animals every day and learning new things from experienced tutors. They are very supportive and make me feel safe and welcome. After completing my course, I want to be a Farmer.”
Kirk Balk Academy
Keane Mawson
Animal Management (Advanced Technical Diploma) Level 3 Full-time
“Once I complete my course, I want to go to Harper Adams University and study to become an Entomologist. An alternative career option for me is a dog handler in the military. Very different choices, but the College has prepared me for both!”
Outwood Academy Carlton
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