**WHY CHOOSE THIS DEGREE?**
- Be taught by leading industry experts who are passionate about delivering the latest research
- Outstanding onsite facilities that enable you to develop specialist skills and knowledge preparing you for a successful transition into employment
- Tailor your learning to your interests and career goals with optional units and dissertation at Level 6
- Broaden your horizons with an optional international study tour
**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, from riding and husbandry at Level 4 to research and analysis at Level 6.
This course is unique in that you will have the opportunity to organise an inter-college event. In Year 1 and 2 you will also be involved in scientific projects and will complete a work placement of one month. A full range of offsite visits to studs, sports horse centres and competition grounds, plus guest speakers in nutrition, physiotherapy and other subjects give yet more industry insight, and give students the opportunity to develop their own links with professionals within the industry.
**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 lecturing, management and supervision of equine enterprises, equine welfare, equine industry policy making, marketing and management roles, equine nutrionist, equine-related journalism.
Course Details - Modules
• Dissertation • Leisure Enterprise Management • Data Analysis 2 • Equine Rehabilitation & Therapy • Equine Biomechanics & Sports Science • Applied Nutrition (optional – subject to demand) • Equine Genetics & Reproductive Technologies (optional – subject to demand) • Professional Industrial Development
Course Details – Assessment Method
Tutorial support throughout your programme of study will help you to develop your skills and knowledge, using a varied range of assessments, including exams, case studies, seminars, investigative reports and practical sessions.
Course Details – Professional Bodies
Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.
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:
D423
Institution code:
S34
Campus Name:
Main Site
Campus code:
Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
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
Diploma of Higher Education, 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.
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Minimum Qualification Requirements
Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.
English language requirements
Test
Grade
AdditionalDetails
IELTS (Academic)
6.0
6.0 overall, with a minimum 5.5 in any band
PTE Academic
61.0
Cambridge English Advanced
Score 169-175 (FCE grade B; CAE level B2)
We will also accept the following qualifications from EU students: GCSE English Language at grade C/4 or above; IGCSE English (as a first or second language) at grade C/4 or above; AS or A level English Language or English Literature; International Baccalaureate (English A or B syllabus or English Literature Standard or Higher level) grade 4.
