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Equine Science and Management at SRUC Scotland's Rural College - UCAS

Course summary

This course will equip graduates with the skills and knowledge to make an effective contribution to the equine industry. You will be equipped with the skills and knowledge to successfully establish and run a range of equine businesses both in the UK and further afield. You will develop the knowledge and skills to enable you to continue learning at postgraduate level, or to transfer skills and knowledge into a different future career path. Graduates will manage the overall care of horses in a range of equine disciplines and settings such as nutritional advisors, yard managers, stud yards, the racing industry, welfare and animal/equine behaviour. This course aims to provide learners with a solid and broad foundation in equine science-based subjects. This foundation will be combined with equine business management subjects to provide you with a range of expertise. The course is offered at SRUC Oatridge campus, home to the Scottish Equestrian Centre (SNEC).

Modules

Potential modules include:

  • Equine Exercise Physiology
  • Equine Behaviour and Welfare
  • Research Skills
  • International Equine Industry
  • Equine Business Management
  • Equine Anatomy and Physiology
  • Applied Equine Nutrition
  • Planning Equine Facilities
- Equine Health

Assessment method

Modules are assessed separately using a combination of coursework and written examinations. Coursework assessments are very varied and might include for example practical investigations, case studies, essays, reports, oral presentations and groupwork assignments


How to apply

You can no longer submit a new application for courses starting in 2024.

If you already have a 2024 application and are in Clearing, you can add this course as a Clearing choice – contact the university or college first to check they have places.

Application codes

Course code:
D001
Institution code:
S01
Campus name:
Oatridge
Campus code:
O

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1
  • Year 2
  • Year 3

Entry requirements for advanced entry (i.e. into Year 2 and beyond)

Applications can be considered for entry to Year 2 or 3 from applicants who have successfully completed a relevant HNC/ HND course. Please contact the Admissions Team to discuss further.

International applicants

SRUC has a long tradition of welcoming students from outside the UK to study with us, and we find they greatly enhance the learning experience of other students and their unique viewpoint and carried life experiences. International student rules and regulations are set by national governments. For the most up to date guidance, please visit our website – www.sruc.ac.uk

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

Additional entry requirements

Other

Applicants will be asked to provide recorded evidence of horse riding ability (including ability to walk, trot, canter and jump)


English language requirements

Applicants whose native language is not English and who have not been educated previously in the English language must provide evidence of their English language ability to ensure they can cope with the demands of a course taught and assessed in English. Further information about the English Language tests that we currently accept as proof of English Language ability can be viewed on our website. English language tests should be no more than two years old on the start date of your chosen course.

Guidance on English Language requirements

https://www.sruc.ac.uk/courses-training/student-support/international-students/study-requirements-for-international-students/


Student Outcomes

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89%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
95%
Go onto work and study

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £9250 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 Year 1
Wales £9250 Year 1
Channel Islands £9250 Year 1
Republic of Ireland £9250 Year 1
Scotland £1820 Year 1
EU £16000 Year 1
International £16000 Year 1

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

Scottish students can apply to the Students Award Agency for Scotland (SAAS) to have tuition fees paid by the Scottish government. Students from the rest of the UK can apply for financial assistance, including a loan to cover the full cost of the tuition fees, from the Student Loan Company.
Equine Science and Management at SRUC Scotland's Rural College - UCAS