MA/PgDip/PGCert Human Animal Interaction in Stirling United Kingdom | University of Stirling

Humans coexist with other species on Earth, and our daily lives are deeply intertwined with them. We raise animals for food, keep them as pets and helpers, use them in scientific studies as human analogs, employ them in therapy for behavioral improvement, and involve them in learning, recreation, and nature-based tourism. Based on how we view animals and their influence on us and our surroundings, we might work to protect them, tame them, or remove them. This Master's program in Human-Animal Interaction teaches interdisciplinary techniques and varied research methods for studying our bonds with non-human species. The curriculum explores diverse themes, examining human-animal relationships in settings ranging from pet ownership to therapeutic programs, zoos, agriculture, and wildlife preservation.

You'll explore how human and animal behaviors influence their interactions, along with related ethical considerations, while developing skills to assess approaches for studying attitudes, relationships, and their effects.