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Course summary

This comprehensive foundation degree covers all aspects of equine management, giving you the skills to run your own business or study further. The foundation degree in equine training and management is a vocational course, enabling you to learn about the equine industry through a mix of classroom-based learning and practical sessions. You'll gain the necessary management skills for careers with horses, with course modules covering topics such as equine anatomy and physiology, equine welfare and husbandry, and organisation and event planning. By the end of the course, you'll be suitably prepared to work in the competition horse industry. Alternatively, you may wish to progress to BSc Hons Equine Training and Management. The course is offered by one of the university's partner colleges: Hadlow College in Kent. What you should know about this course

  • Work placements are an integral part of FdSc programmes
  • Teaching is condensed into 2 to 3 days a week freeing up your time
  • Study in a helpful and friendly atmosphere with smaller class-sizes
  • 84% of our graduates progress into either employment or further study.

Modules

All degree courses are made up of modules – individual units of study on different topics. Some modules are compulsory; others can be chosen from a list of options. Our website has full details of your degree structures, module content, and how each module is assessed. The direct link to this course on our website, can be found at the bottom of this page.

Assessment method

On this course, on average*, students are assessed by: Coursework- 57% Exams- 33% Practical- 10% Students are assessed through a combination of course work, exams and practical assessment where relevant. Each course has formal assessments which count towards your grade. Some courses may also include 'practice' assignments, which help you monitor progress and do not count towards your final grade.


How to apply

Application codes

Course code:
ND24
Institution code:
G70
Campus name:
Hadlow College (Part of North Kent College)
Campus code:
H

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Foundation

This course may be available at alternative locations, please check if other course options are available

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

Life experiences are taken into account when considering applications


English language requirements

For more information about our English Language Requirements, please click on the following link:

https://www.gre.ac.uk/international/help-and-support/courses


Unistats information

Operated by the Office for Students
52%
Student satisfaction
75%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
90%
Go onto work and study

The student satisfaction data is from students surveyed during the Covid-19 pandemic. The number of student respondents and response rates can be important in interpreting the data – it is important to note your experience may be different from theirs. This data will be based on the subject area rather than the specific course. Read more about this data on the Discover Uni website.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

Additional fee information

Please note, the fees for this course are not yet confirmed. Please contact [email protected] for more information.
Equine Training and Management at University of Greenwich - UCAS