What will I learn?
The programme is designed to prepare you for a career in the exciting and demanding equine industry. Using the outstanding facilities of the BHS approved Equine Centre, you will develop the vital skills needed for research and analysis at Level 6.
This course provides real life experience by giving you the chance to organise an event of your choosing. In all three years of the course, you will also be involved in scientific projects and industrial experience and careers development.
A range of offsite visits and guest lectures give yet more industry insight, and give students the opportunity to develop their own links with professionals within the industry.
How will I be assessed?
Tutorial support throughout your programme of study will help you to develop your skills and knowledge, using a varied range of assessments, including written exams, case studies, seminars, investigative reports and oral assessments..
Where can I go from here?
You can progress to further study on the MSc in Equine Behaviour, Performance and Training or another MSc, MA or PhD programme. UCS graduates enjoy a range of careers in teaching, livery centres, polo yards, racing and studs, including competition rider, groom, riding instructor, stud worker and stable manager.
Modules Covered
Level 6
- Dissertation
- Management and Rehabilitation of the Equine Athlete
- Equine Event and Enterprise Management
- Further Statistics
- Professional Industrial Development
- Contemporary Developments in Equine Research
- Performance Horse Nutrition – optional*
- Equine Reproductive Technologies – optional
*subject to demand
Additional Costs
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Entry Requirements
FdSc or HND in Equine Studies or related subjects.
Plus GCSE Maths and English at grade C/4 or above or Level 2 Functional Skills in Maths and English