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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 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 pigs, cows, goats, Shetland ponies, donkeys, meerkats, deer, alpacas, reptiles and many more.
You will gain work-related experience as well as going on relevant field trips.
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.
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.
Ellie Dewhurst
Animal Management (Advanced Technical Diploma) Level 3 Full-time
“After visiting other colleges, I noticed that Barnsley College had a much friendlier environment and was a lot more welcoming. I enjoy the practical side to the course, it makes the learning a lot more fun and easier to remember the key points.”
Yewlands Academy
Eliza Barraclough
Animal Management (Advanced Technical Diploma) Level 3 Full-time
“I would recommend Barnsley College to others because it has a positive atmosphere and everyone at the College is so welcoming and helpful. I love how varied my course is. Every day is different.”
Ecclesfield School
Emily Stables
Animal Management Foundation Degree (FdSc)
“I really like working with the animals on the farm. I enjoy the anatomy and physiology of the course. I would recommend the College because the tutors are amazing and the animals are located on the campus. ”
Millie Harvey
Animal Management Foundation Degree (FdSc)
“I enjoy working with the different animals when coming to the farm, as it is something a lot of colleges who offer animal care don’t have the facilities to provide. It helps to learn when you can physically work with the animals, rather than just being taught about it. I also enjoy coming to College as all the staff are kind and will reassure you if you have any problems. ”
Sarika Marsden
Animal Management Foundation Degree (FdSc)
“The College is organised and professional in its approach to students and the learning environment. I enjoy the dissection part of the course in the anatomy and physiology module, as it’s something I have never done before. ”
Danielle Aspinall
Level 3 Animal Management
“I really enjoyed all of my courses over the five years I studied at Wigfield Farm. I appreciated the well-structured lessons as it made completing assignments easy. The tutors were really cool and level-headed which I really liked as it shaped my character.”
Volunteering in a bear refuge in Croatia.
Hannah Smith
Level 3 Animal Management
“I loved every minute of studying at Wigfield Farm! There’s great support from all the tutors and I made great friends. I enjoyed taking part in practical sessions and I was forever learning new skills.”
Studying a Master’s Degree in Veterinary Physiotherapy at Writtle University College.