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Equine Science and Management at University Centre Myerscough - UCAS

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Course summary

The Foundation Degree programme has been designed for students wishing to undertake a Higher Education course with a vocational base, providing a balance of academic lectures and practical instruction from a well-qualified lecturing team. The programme structure is designed to allow students with initially varied equestrian skills to pursue a programme of study which fits their experience to date.

Modules

Year 1 - Academic and Vocational Skills; Applied Equine Husbandry; Equine Anatomy and Physiology; Practical Equine Therapy and Rehabilitation. Year 2 - Science of Equine Training and Behaviour; Ethical Practices in the Equine Industry; Equine Nutrition; Management of the Equine Athlete. Year 3 - Research Development; Principles of Coaching and Rider Performance; Applied Equitation and Performance OR Breeding and Stud Management; Elective


How to apply

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1
  • Year 2
  • Year 3

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

Normally 5 GCSEs Including Maths and English (or equivalents) are required, however, applicants are advised to check with the University Centre if they do not possess the specific qualifications. The University Centre may consider applicants with work experience within a relevant industry in place of some qualifications. Applicants who believe they may be eligible for Accreditation of Prior Certificated and/or Experiential Learning (APCL/APEL) will be considered on an individual basis. If you have any queries in relation to entry qualifications, then please contact the University Centre directly.

Additional entry requirements

Interview

You may be required to attend an interview and will be contacted directly if this is the case.


English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6Applicants for whom English is a second language must be able to demonstrate proof of International English Language Testing System at level 6.0 (with no component score lower than 5.5) or equivalent.

Student Outcomes

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

EU £1125 Module
England £1125 Module
Northern Ireland £1125 Module
Scotland £1125 Module
Wales £1125 Module
Channel Islands £1125 Module

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

Additional costs for items that are essential for the course include: if riding:- jodhpur boots, long leather or riding boots - £100; jodhpurs (plain navy or black), riding hat, hair net, gloves - £90; laboratory coat - £10; College polo shirt, sweatshirt and jacket (or plain navy or black) - £80; strong boots or wellingtons for yard work - £30. Additional costs for opportunities and items that are optional for the course include: College padded gillet - £33; College rugby shirt - £25; field trips and visits (including possible overseas trips) - £400; if jumping:- body protector - £70; if riding:- long & short whip, non-suede gaiters, white shirt and tie - £75; waterproof trousers - £22 We are unable to offer part time learning to non EU applicants.
Equine Science and Management at University Centre Myerscough - UCAS