Course summary
If you want to enhance your training for employment in the performance and leisure horse industry, in fields of equine training, equine behaviour management and behaviour rehabilitation, this one-year top-up degree is for you. Explore the scientific and behavioural theory underlying training techniques, as well as the factors which affect normal equine behaviour, both on the ground and whilst being ridden in this progressive programme. With guidance from our expert staff, you will develop an understanding of equine behaviour and learning theory and how this is used to more effectively apply training techniques. Emphasis is placed upon establishing the links between key areas of equine rehabilitation including behaviour modification, biomechanics, injury and exercise physiology. Understanding natural behaviour and how this can be used to inform positive training methods is a key part of the programme. Course Features: · Physical rehabilitation techniques · Behaviour changes and training · Biomechanics and gait analysis · Data collection using the latest technology · Opportunity to work towards current British Horse Society qualifications · Field and industry visits · Expert industry guest speakers Career Options: · Physical rehabilitation & therapy · Equine education · Equine welfare field officer · Rehabilitation officer/manager · Equine science – advocacy & communication · Equine Science – policy advisory
Modules
• RC6506 Dissertation • RC6025 Advanced Equine Welfare and Ethics • RC6026 Equine Clinical Behaviour • RC6027 Recent Advances in Equine Sciences • RC6030 Advances in Complementary Therapy (O) • RC6526 Animal Assisted Interventions (O)
Assessment method
Assessments are designed to encourage both academic skills and skills valued in the workplace. They include a combination of coursework and examinations. Coursework may take many forms including: essays, reports, data processing, case studies, consultations, presentations, academic posters, seminar discussions, patient history assessments, critical reviews, portfolios of evidence and practical competency assessments. The examinations vary, depending on the nature of the module, but may take the form of essays, case study assessments and data handling questions. The balance of assessment by examination and assessment by coursework depends to some extent on the optional modules you choose. The approximate percentage of the course assessed by coursework and examination is as follows: Year 1 65% coursework 35% written exams
How to apply
25Jan
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:
- DD60
- Institution code:
- R14
- Campus name:
- University Centre Reaseheath
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
https://ucreaseheath.ac.uk/ucr-courses/bsc-hons-in-applied-equine-behaviour-and-welfare-top-up/
Unistats information
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| EU | £9250 | Year 1 |
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | Year 1 |
| International | £11800 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
Students can expect costs to be in the region of £300, to include PPE of an approved riding hat, riding boots, gloves, and a good waterproof coat (without a hood) as well as navy blue jodhpurs and navy-blue polo shirt.
Prices of equipment are subject to change dependent on retailer.
Provider information
University Centre Reaseheath
Reaseheath
Nantwich
CW5 6DF
Clearing contact details
Clearing Office
01270 613284
Additional information
Office hours: 9am – 5pm, Monday to Friday