International Horseracing Business with Foundation Year
Hartpury University
International Horseracing Business with Foundation Year
Course Summary
**Study horseracing business with practising industry professionals and gain the experience you need to succeed in the global racing business.**
The international horseracing industry is growing, especially in the UK, Dubai, Japan, Hong Kong, the US and Australia, and there is a range of exciting global career opportunities. This degree has been designed to prepare you to enter the industry. You’ll develop strong practical knowledge and experience, whilst making valuable contacts for your dream career.
The foundation year entry provides an alternative route into degree-level study. It’s ideal for those who need to develop their knowledge and skills in order to progress to the full BA qualification.
Alongside core business and racing topics, you’ll be able to tailor your degree to suit your interests and career goals. You’ll have the opportunity to delve deeper into fundamental areas of international horseracing business including hospitality, marketing, sponsorship and media. You’ll also be able to study the equine management side of the commercial racing world, developing your expertise whilst gaining practical and professional experience to enhance your CV.
Throughout the course, you’ll make valuable connections that can open the doors to a range of exciting work experience and graduate employment opportunities. You’ll also have opportunities to visit horseracing yards and racecourses across the UK and further afield, which will give you valuable insights ready for your career. Live business briefs, field trips and work experience will strengthen your understanding of the global racing world.
Course Details - Modules
Our modules are developed regularly to reflect student and industry demands, ensuring you’re well prepared to enter skilled employment on graduation. The majority of courses are comprised of both compulsory and optional modules, the latter of which you'll be able to choose from to suit your interests and career goals. Most courses also include work placement learning, to help you gain essential experience for your future.
Modules include: Foundation Skills Development, Academic Skills in Practice (Internship), Reviewing Literature, Foundation in Equine, Foundation of Business Enterprise and Management, Personal and Management Development, Introduction to the Horseracing Industry, Academic Skills for the Racing Executive, Understanding Business and Economic Environment, Understanding Business and Financial Information, Introduction to the Principles of Marketing, Professional Placement Experience, Undergraduate Research Process, The International Horseracing Industry, Dissertation, Personal Industry Development Portfolio, Horseracing, Governance and Law.
Modules are sometimes subject to change.
Optional modules change each year - you can attend introductory sessions before deciding which ones to study. For more information, please visit https://www.hartpury.ac.uk/university/courses/undergraduate/ba-hons-international-horseracing-business-with-foundation-year/
Course Details – Assessment Method
Assessment Methods are not listed for this Course.
Course Details – Professional Bodies
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How to Apply
26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application Codes
Course code:
DFN2
Institution code:
H22
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Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Foundation
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
DD EE Typical offer is DD-EE or equivalent. This must include a minimum of one ALevel.
Typical offer is 32-48 UCAS taiff points in Scottish Highers. This must include a minimum of one higher.
Typical offer is 32-48 UCAStariff points in an Access to Higher Education Diploma.
Typical offer is 32-48 UCAS tarif points in an International Baccalaureate Diploma, to include a minimum of one Highers at H3or above. This must also include Maths and English Language at a minimum of Standard Level S3 if equivalent GCSEs have not been obtained.
Typical offer is a PPP in an Extended Diploma or equivalent in a relevant subject.
Typical offer is 32-48 UCAS tariff points in the Irish Leaving Certificate. This must include a minimum of one Higher. This must also include Maths and English Language at a minimum of Ordinary level.
A minimum of 5 GCSEs A to C (or 9 to 4 where numeric grades are being awarded) or equivalent, to include English Language and Maths.
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Minimum Qualification Requirements
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English language requirements
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Unistats information
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Fees and funding
England
9250.0
Year 1
Northern Ireland
9250.0
Year 1
Scotland
9250.0
Year 1
Wales
9250.0
Year 1
EU
13000.0
Year 1
Channel Islands
9250.0
Year 1
International
13000.0
Year 1
Additional Fee Information
Sandwich Year £925
Part time (maximum) £6,935
The above fees may change as a result of the UK leaving the EU. They are also subject to approval in the Access and Participation Plan, and the OfS.
Provider information
Hartpury House
Hartpury
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Gloucester
GL19 3BE
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