Course Summary

The Foundation Degree (FdSc) in Equine Management, validated by Ulster University, is unique within the island of Ireland. The course which has been developed in consultation with the equine industry to meet their needs, aims to produce motivated graduates with practical and managerial skills and the ability to make sound judgements in all aspects of managing an equine enterprise. Equine courses offered at Enniskillen Campus incorporate a strong practical dimension and the philosophy of ‘learning by doing’ is applied throughout all programs. Specialist Amenities: The campus was founded in 1967 and has provided over 45 years of high quality education and training with equine courses being offered since the early 1990s. The combination of excellent equestrian, teaching and residential facilities at the campus enables students to develop their practical and academic competencies in a pleasant environment. The students receive excellent support from members of the local equine industry. The campus has been redeveloped to provide an impressive range of indoor and outdoor facilities. There are stabling facilities for student livery horses, a horse walker, an indoor arena and a number of outdoor arenas. The equine industry is an international business with many job opportunities, enabling students to experience life and work around the world. Enniskillen Campus currently provides the widest range of equine programmes in Ireland. Courses have been developed which meet the needs of the industry and students alike, producing graduates with the capability to succeed in a wide range of careers. Through the courses, the College aims to help develop a competitive equine industry and aspires to give students an insight into many different equine related careers.

Course Details - Modules

Year 1: • Breeding and stud practices • Equine facilities management • Equine management practices • Equine structures and systems • Principles of equine nutrition Options: • Equitation • Horse racing industry Year 2: • Applied enterprise management • Equine performance physiology • Horse health and welfare • Management of the equine athlete • Research methods and data analytics • Work-based learning

Course Details – Assessment Method

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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: D422

Institution code: A45

Campus Name: Enniskillen Campus

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Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

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International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements

Students should normally have 48 UCAS tariff points at A2 Level plus four GCSE subjects at Grade C including English and Mathematics or equivalent. In addition to meeting the course entry requirement applicants must meet the General Entrance Requirements for Ulster University.

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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

Republic of Ireland 2500.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 2500.0 Year 1
England 9250.0 Year 1
Scotland 9250.0 Year 1
Wales 9250.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

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Provider information

22 Greenmount Road
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Antrim
BT41 4PU

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