BA (Hons) International Horseracing Business (with Foundation Year)

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

The foundation year entry provides an alternative route into degree-level study. Its ideal for those who need to develop their knowledge and skills in order to progress to the full BA qualification.

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

Your foundation year will focus on a number of general equine topics to prepare you for later study years. Youl gain a broad introduction to the equine industry, science and business topics, ready for the first year of your degree.

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.