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Equine Performance Science at Anglia Ruskin University - UCAS

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2025 - 20262026 - 2027
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This course is available in Clearing. If you have submitted an application, you can add this course. If you haven’t sent us an application yet, you can do this until 24th September 2025.

Anglia Ruskin University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

Course summary

Learn how to manage the human-horse partnership. Study at ARU in Writtle and cover areas such as training, coaching, nutrition and performance. Horses are complex animals, and supporting their performance requires thoughtful management. Why ARU?

  • Having the ARU Writtle Academy riders and their horses on site, students can see first hand how each horse is trained as an individual depending on their status and discipline
  • Case study examples are embedded into the delivery in as many scenarios as possible as they are key to giving 'real life' experiences
  • Learn on our Equine Training and Development Centre, which offers extensive facilities including a working stable yard, riding arenas and an equine therapy barn
  • Gain a thorough grounding in the scientific principles enhancing horse health and performance
  • Join our Equine Academy, which supports talented competition riders and provides coaching from UKCC-qualified coaches
  • Choose one of our DIY livery packages and bring your horse to university while you study
At ARU in Writtle, you’ll explore areas such as training, coaching, health, nutrition, management and the business of equine performance. By combining scientific knowledge with practical application, you’ll gain a thorough understanding of the principles underpinning horse health and management. You’ll also explore elements such as coaching the rider, saddle fit, behaviour, farriery, managing gait abnormalities and more. You’ll be based in the Equine Training and Development Centre in Writtle, which offers extensive facilities including a working stable yard, riding arenas and an equine therapy barn. There are around 70 horses on campus, and you’re able to bring your own horse to university too. As well as our 3-year degree, you have the option of studying over 1 year to gain a Certificate in Higher Education.

Modules

Year 1 • Equine Anatomy and Physiology (15 credits) • Equine Practical Skills (15 credits) • Equine Health Management (15 credits) • Equine Nutrition (15 credits) • Breeding and Foaling (15 credits) • Saddle Fit and Farriery (15 credits) • Functional Anatomy (15 credits) Optional Modules: • Assessment for Performance and Health (15 credits) • Ethics of Animal Use (15 credits) Year 2 • Research Methods (15 credits) • Business Skills (15 credits) • Equitation and Coaching (15 credits) • Exercise Physiology (15 credits) • Equine Health and Disease (15 credits) • Young Horse Production (15 credits) Optional Modules: • Introduction to Animal Biomechanics (15 credits) • Extrinsic Factors Affecting Equine Performance (15 credits) • Equine Behaviour Science (15 credits) • Equine Research Technology (15 credits) • Business Innovation (15 credits) • Developing Professional Practice (15 credits) Year 3 • Major Project (30 credits) • Applied and Clinical Equine Nutrition (15 credits) • Behavioural Well-being (15 credits) • Equine Biotechnology (15 credits) • Equitation Science (15 credits) Optional Modules: • Influencing Equine Performance (15 credits) • Biomechanics (15 credits) • Equine Growth and Development • Sports Medicine (15 credits) • International Intercultural Management (30 credits) • The Reflective and Empathetic Entrepreneur (30 credits) • Employment Law and Relations (30 credits) Modules are subject to change and availability

How to apply

29Jan

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
D430
Institution code:
A60
Campus name:
Writtle Campus
Campus code:
W

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1
  • Year 2
  • Year 3

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

https://www.aru.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/equine-performance-science

Additional entry requirements

Other

The entry requirements listed represent typical offers for some of the most popular courses. We use the UCAS tariff when making offers and to determine whether you have met the conditions of our offer. Applicants are selected on their individual merits and offers can vary. We have an inclusive Admissions policy which recognises a broad range of qualifications, both academic and vocational and take into account relevant practical skills. Applicants studying a mixture of qualifications (e.g. A Level with BTEC, Advanced Technical Diplomas) are also warmly welcomed. Please contact our undergraduate Admissions Team for further advice on our entry requirements. Telephone: +44 (0)1245 424200 Email: [email protected]

Student Outcomes

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £9535 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9535 Year 1
Scotland £9535 Year 1
Wales £9535 Year 1
Channel Islands £9535 Year 1
Republic of Ireland £9535 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

https://www.aru.ac.uk/student-life/preparing-for-study/help-with-finances/undergraduate https://www.aru.ac.uk/study/tuition-fees
Equine Performance Science at Anglia Ruskin University - UCAS