Course summary
Throughout the course you will develop: •the theoretical and practical knowledge and skills required to equip you for a variety of roles in the equine industry •knowledge of nutrition, fitness, anatomy and physiology, equine selection and preparation of horses for competitions •practical business skills through modules such as Equine Facility Management and Yard Management •transferable skills such as IT skills and teamwork. Students will also undertake early morning and weekend yard duties as part of the course. Upon successful completion of this course students may apply to join Year 2 of HND Equine Studies.
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.
This course is not accepting applications from students requiring a Student visa. For more information, please contact the course provider.
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:
- 1J68
- Institution code:
- S01
- Campus name:
- Oatridge
- Campus code:
- O
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
A level - DE
Scottish Higher - CC
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H4, H4
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Additional entry requirements
Interview
Applicants may be invited for interview.
Other
Recorded evidence of your riding ability, to include a minimum of walk, trot, canter and jumping will be requested if you are invited for interview. It would be advantageous if applicants held BHS Stage 1 and 2 or the Pony Club B test.
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
Student Outcomes
There is no data available for this course. For further information visit the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
England | £7000 | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £7000 | Year 1 |
Wales | £7000 | Year 1 |
Channel Islands | £7000 | Year 1 |
Republic of Ireland | £7000 | Year 1 |
Scotland | £1285 | 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
Provider information
SRUC Scotland's Rural College
SRUC Edinburgh
West Mains Road
Edinburgh
EH9 3JG