Course Summary

Horse owners and riders are increasingly recognising the need to promote the health and well-being of their horses to maximise performance. This programme will enable students to develop excellent practical management skills as well as provide sound academic knowledge in order to promote equine health, fitness, and performance in both the commercial and competition settings. The programme includes a range of modules designed to offer both technical expertise and practical competence in the management, whilst allowing the students to select pathways suited to sport science & coaching or equine therapy & rehabilitation specialisms. Pathways are designed to support progression onto the final year of BSc (Hons) programmes in either Equine Sport Science & Coaching or Equine Therapy & Rehabilitation, respectively. The programme benefits from excellent onsite resources such as rider fitness suites and therapy centre, effectively preparing student with the knowledge and skills to operate and assess the role of specialist equipment to promote equine health and performance. Vocational experience gained within the Work Based Learning modules within this programme takes place on our busy equine centre, students benefit from working alongside academic and commercial teams to develop skills essential for succeeding in industry. The inclusion of event management in taught modules and experience within the WBL modules further prepares students for a diverse range of employment across equine facilities and within equestrian and racing industries. Events typically include competitions; three annual British Event Horse Trials held at Lincoln Showground and Bishop Burton, regular affiliated British Show Jumping events and annual British Dressage Regional competition, as well as numerous BHS examination days. The equine centres offer a breath of enrichment opportunities to further develop skills including riding clubs, equine academy, and BUCS teams. During the first year of the programme, all students undertake an external work placement which benefits from our extensive industry links in support with gaining placements, this may include local equine charities, equine veterinary centres and a range of equine facilities across a range of sport disciplines. Students on the therapy pathway at Bishop Burton campus will undertake hours within the commercial equine therapy centre, providing valuable professional skills, as well as excellent preparation to Top-up on the final year of the BSc (Hons) Equine Therapy & Rehabilitation. Likewise, those on the coaching pathway will make use of new Sport & Exercise Science Centre and Rider Fitness suite to utilise equipment within the field of sport science. Experience of equipment in relation to performance, strengthening, conditioning and rehabilitation develop the coaching skillset and effectively prepares for progression onto BSc (Hons) Equine Sport Science & Coaching final year, in addition to applied coaching modules. Students are effectively prepared for academic study by undertaking a series of academic, professional and research skill related modules over the two years. A Level 5 introductory research analysis modules further develops ability to analyse and evaluate data sets using packages, as well as ability to investigate an idea, collectively designed to support progression to higher levels of study and research.

Course Details - Modules

Modules are not listed for this Course.

Course Details – Assessment Method

Assessment includes written assignments, practical demonstrations, portfolios, scientific reports, group or individual presentations and examinations. Opportunities for feedback on assessments are available prior to the final submission to support student development and achievement. Staff aim to return assessed work within a 15 working day timeframe (not including holidays) in order that students can most benefit from the feedback.

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: D3T7

Institution code: B37

Campus Name: Bishop Burton

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Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Year 2

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

80 UCAS points in a relevant Level 3 Access to HE Diploma


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Minimum Qualification Requirements

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English language requirements

Test Grade AdditionalDetails

If first language is not English, or a Tier 4 student visa to study is required and GCSE grade C/4 English or equivalent is not held, English language proficiency level such as International English Language Testing System (IELTS) 6.0 overall (with a minimum 5.5 in each skill) will need evidencing.

Unistats information

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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 0%

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Fees and funding

EU 9250.0 Year 1
England 9250.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 9250.0 Year 1
Scotland 9250.0 Year 1
Wales 9250.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

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Provider information

Bishop Burton
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Beverley
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