BA (Hons) Equine Business Management (with Foundation Year)

If you want to develop business skills and pursue your equine passion while gaining real-world commercial experience, then this is the ideal course for you. Youll be able to tailor your studies to suit your individual career goals and apply your skills practically through industry work placements.

The foundation year entry provides an alternative route into degree-level study. Its ideal for those who need to gain subject-specific knowledge and skills in order to progress with the full BA (Hons) qualification.

Compulsory modules will equip you with the skills to succeed in a commercial equine environment, covering core business subjects including finance, management and marketing. A comprehensive range of optional modules will allow you to apply your acquired knowledge and skills to the areas of the equine industry youre most passionate about.

You could focus on horse performance, equine nutrition or take an active role in the planning and organisation of successful events and competitions. Alternatively, you might choose to delve deeper into business through accounting and commercial decision-making, or explore the vibrant equine sport and hospitality sector.

Whatever route you choose, youll be able to apply the key principles of successful business on a campus brimming with commercial opportunities. Alongside your studies youll have the opportunity to experience a behind-the-scenes taste of equine business. Students gain experience at our regular international and national equine competitions and events, as well as in our commercial equine therapy and rider performance centres.

If youre interested in studying abroad, youll have the opportunity to study a semester of your degree at an overseas institution. Youll also have the opportunity to complete an industry-recognised Chartered Institute of Marketing qualification to enhance your learning.

What you'll study

This course includes a varied and vibrant selection of modules covering a number of specific commercial areas. You'll study both compulsory and optional modules, which you'll be able to choose from to suit your interests and career goals.

Optional modules change each year in line with student, industry and research demands - you'll find recent topics studied below. The modular structure of the programme gives you flexibility and choice, and you can attend introductory sessions for optional modules to help you decide which ones are best for your individual career pathway.

During your studies, youll also have the opportunity to complete an industry-recognised Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) Level 3 Award in Marketing Principles. The CIM is the worlds leading professional marketing body.

Level three foundation year (year one)

The foundation year includes lectures in equine topics, study skills, science and/or management, depending upon your previous academic background. Within the year, youll be supported to enhance your skills and knowledge to ensure you're fully prepared to succeed on the BA (Hons) Equine Business Management course.

• UCAS | A typical offer for this course is 32-48 UCAS tariff points or equivalent.  

• GCSE | A minimum of five GCSEs at grade 9 to 4, (or A* to C grades if relevant) or equivalent, to include English Language and Mathematics.

• A-level | Typical offer is EE-DD or equivalent. This must include a minimum of one A-level.

• Vocational Award | Typical offer is a PPP in an Extended Diploma or equivalent in a relevant subject.

• Access | Typical offer is 32-48 UCAS tariff points in an Access to Higher Education Diploma.

• Scottish Highers | Typical offer is 32-48 UCAS tariff points in Scottish Highers. This must include a minimum of one Higher.

• We welcome students with equivalent qualifications. Please contact us to discuss.

• We may interview mature applicants and those with non-traditional qualifications to ensure this is the right course for you.

• Previous learning towards a university-level qualification or relevant work experience may count as credit for this course.

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You'll need to apply for full-time degrees (including foundation years and foundation degrees) through UCAS. When they receive your application, UCAS will send you a welcome email and forward your application to us. We'll then review your application and contact you if we need any more details.