Equine

Year 1:

Modules introduce the student to Equine Anatomy and Physiology and Applied Vocational Equine Management and include modules specific to the programme, such as Equine Sports Coaching and Introduction to Sports Science.

Students can choose between an elective Equitation* module and studying Equine Nutrition. Students are prepared for study with modules in Academic and Research skills.

Year 2:

Subjects develop on the first year incorporating valuable topics such as Equine Exercise Physiology and Equine Facility Management.

Students complete specialised modules to support working in the Sports Science and Coaching industry including Advanced Equitation*, Advanced Equine Coaching and Rider Health and Fitness. Those students electing not to ride will have the opportunity to study Equine Behaviour and Welfare.

Valuable transferable skills are gained in Introductory Research Analysis.  

• Option modules will run where there are sufficient student numbers, otherwise an alternative option module may be offered (* denotes ridden elective modules are subject to riding assessments). 
• Free training towards BHS Stage Assessments throughout your programme.

• Applicants will have a minimum of 80 UCAS points, which may be from qualifications such as A Levels, BTEC Level 3 Extended Diplomas, Access to Higher Education Diplomas and City and Guilds Advanced Technical Diplomas, amongst others. Please use the UCAS Tariff points calculator to determine the UCAS points value of your qualification.
• Applicants need GCSE English Language at grade C / 4 or above, or an equivalent qualification. 
• Applicants need an appropriate academic reference.
• Life and / or experience of non-traditional students will be taken into account when considering applications. The successful completion of an entry task may be required when considering applications without the required formal entry qualifications.
• If your 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.
• Students with an appropriate HNC can apply for direct entry to Year 2.
• Equitation modules require riding to BHS Stage 2 or equivalent standard, or above.

We define proficiency in English as a minimum of 550 points in a TOEFL test, a minimum score of 6 in a British Council ELTS test, or a GCSE at grade 4 or C or equivalent.

Students can gain positions within equestrian centres, training and event facilities, governing bodies, product manufacturers, retail companies, and equine welfare organisations.

Students who choose to study for the additional BHS qualifications alongside the programme are able to work as equine coaches, both self-employed and within accredited training centres.