BA (Hons) International Horseracing Business

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. Youll develop strong practical knowledge and experience, whilst making valuable contacts for your dream career.

Alongside core business and racing topics, youll be able to tailor your degree to suit your interests and career goals. Youll have the opportunity to delve deeper into fundamental areas of international horseracing business including hospitality, marketing, sponsorship and media. Youll 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, youll make valuable connections that can open the doors to a range of exciting work experience and graduate employment opportunities. Youll 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.

What you'll study

This course covers a broad range of commercial business and horseracing topics through core modules. The course is comprised of both compulsory and optional modules, which you'll be able to choose from to suite 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. You can attend introductory sessions for optional modules before deciding which ones to study.

Level four (year one)

This year will focus on the fundamentals of business while developing your knowledge of all aspects of the horseracing industry. You'll gain expertise across a wide range of areas including marketing and finance, as well as studying the key stakeholders in racing and the sectors overall funding structure.

• UCAS | A typical offer for this course is 112 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 CCC-BBC or equivalent. This must include a minimum of two A-levels.

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

• Access | Typical offer is 96-112 UCAS tariff points in an Access to Higher Education Diploma.

• Scottish Highers | Typical offer is 96-112 UCAS tariff points in Scottish Highers. This must include a minimum of two Highers.

• The minimum academic entry requirement for this programme is 72 UCAS tariff or equivalent providing this is combined with relevant experience.

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

• We may interview mature applicants and those with nontraditional 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.

• Please contact us for further information:

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.