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Research Project & Supported Dissertation
Level 6 

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What's included?

  • Membership to Professional Bodies.
  • Monthly 1-2-1's with your Tutor.
  • Live Teaching Events
  • Peer Review Groups.
  • Study Groups
  • Enriched Learning.
  • Responsive & Timely Support.
  • Study on your Schedule.
  • Entry to our Private Community.
  • Generous Study Time (with extensions available)

What's Covered?


This module provides students with the opportunity to conduct independent research on a topic of their choice within the field of dog behaviour and training. With academic support, students will design and execute a study, analyse data, and present findings in a formal dissertation, demonstrating critical thinking and research proficiency at Level 6.

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Meet the instructor

Deb Bennison

Deb Bennison BSc PGCE PG Award (CAB Edin) CAB (ICB)


Deb has been a science and psychology teacher for over three decades. She now works both as a tutor and as a dog behaviourist. She is a full member of International Canine Behaviourists (ICB) and is registered as a Certified Animal Behaviourist with them.

She continues to study Clinical Animal Behaviour at postgraduate level and is fascinated with how emerging science can be used to improve the lives of our companion animals. As an experienced teacher she also understands the importance of helping students to learn in ways that work to their individual strengths and learning styles. 

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