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Equine Science and Performance Management at University Centre Sparsholt - UCAS

University Centre Sparsholt

Degree level: Postgraduate
Awarded by: University of Portsmouth

Equine Science and Performance Management (Taught)

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Course summary

Why choose this degree?

  • Excellent facilities, expert teaching, strong links with industry and small class sizes.
  • Take your equine knowledge to the next level with this specialist postgraduate programme.
  • Develop research expertise relevant to industry using extensive laboratory, performance analysis and BHS-approved Equine Centre facilities.
  • Access fantastic facilities such as the Rider Performance Studio and Racewood Eventing Simulator.
What makes UCS special? All our Equine Science and Equestrian Performance Management degree combine professional teaching in our BHS-approved Avansce-accredited Demonstration and Training Equine Centre with expert staff and cutting-edge teaching resources such as the Rider Performance Studio. The UCS team are all BHS qualified and Avansce-accredited and bring their extensive industry experience. The Centre has hosted equine leaders such as the Australian Paralympic Equestrian Team for their London 2012 pre-Olympic Games training, research by world-famous equestrian expert Monty Roberts and clinics/demonstrations with World Performance Coaches, Trainers and Riders such as Yogi Breisner FBHS and Vittoria Panizzon. Students are encouraged and supported to undertake their own industry-relevant research, and our staff and students present their research at industry conferences and events. What will I learn? Master’s Level modules are delivered by tutors qualified at postgraduate level in relevant subjects, many of whom have a strong British Horse Society (BHS) and performance horse background, most being research active. The research project enables you to undertake a detailed experimental study in a chosen area to develop analytical research skills with the support of dedicated supervisors. Interpretation and critical evaluation of current research findings will enable you to further develop links between the equestrian industry and the equine scientific community. Previous MSc research projects have included:
  • The effect of Handedness and Footedness on Postural Asymmetries in Amateur Dressage Rider at Trot and Canter on a Simulator
  • Contemplating the Five Domains: UK Horse Owner Perceptions of Equine Welfare
  • The potential impact of female body shape on rider posture and scores received from dressage judges
  • Equine (Equus caballus) social network construction within small domestic groups
How will I be assessed? Research Modules are assessed by a mix of coursework, written and oral exams, case studies, seminars and research-based reports. Emphasis is placed on the development of critical evaluation and research skills with the use of formative assessments throughout the programme of study. Developmental feedback will enable you to widen the range of your academic skills as you progress through the programme. Where can I go from here? Masters graduates could progress to a career in equine research and performance analysis, equestrian training, lecturing, equestrian business and journalism or alternatively you may choose to progress to study at doctorate level.

Modules

• Equestrian Training • Equestrian Performance • Applied Animal Behaviour Science • Research Methods • Research Project

Assessment method

Units are assessed by a mix of coursework, practical assessments, exams, case studies and project work. Emphasis is placed on the development of critical evaluation and research skills with the use of formative assessments throughout the programme of study. Developmental feedback will enable you to widen the range of your academic skills as you progress through the programme.

Qualified teacher status (QTS)

To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:

  • Course does not award QTS

How to apply

International applicants

We welcome applications from international students. For further details on the English language requirements, visa requirements and student life, please see our website https://www.sparsholt.ac.uk/international/.

Entry requirements

BSc (Hons) in a Science-related programme at 2:2 or above For more information about this course please email Natalie Stones on [email protected]


English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)7Overall score of 7.0 with minimum scores of 6.5 in any of Speaking, Reading, Writing and Listening (CEFR C1) www.ielts.org/about-ielts/ielts-for-migration/united-kingdom
PTE Academic76Overall score of 76 with a minimum score of 76 in Speaking, Reading, Writing and Listening (CEFR C1) www.pearsonpte.com/selt-tests/pte-academic-ukvi https://pearsonpte.com/
Trinity ISEPassPass in each of Speaking, Reading, Writing and Listening (CEFR C1) www.trinitycollege.com/qualifications/SELT/UKVI

We will also accept the following qualifications from International Students: LanguageCert International ESOL SELT (CEFR C1) Minimum scores of 33/50 in Speaking, Reading, Writing and Listening (https://www.languagecert.org/)

Please email [email protected] for details

https://www.sparsholt.ac.uk/international/english-language-requirements/


Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Republic of Ireland £3750 Year 1
England £3750 Year 1
Northern Ireland £3750 Year 1
Scotland £3750 Year 1
Wales £3750 Year 1
Channel Islands £3750 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

10% discount for Sparsholt undergraduate students progressing directly from their BSc www.sparsholt.ac.uk/university-centre/additional-costs/

Sponsorship information

If your household income is under £32,960 you could receive a bursary of up to £750 per annum. This can be used to help towards travel costs, books and equipment or anything else that will help you during your course. Depending on the financial information disclosed in your Student Loan application, UCS may make an automatic bursary award based on specific criteria as set out in our Access and Participation Plan. If this is not the case you may still be able to apply for financial support to the UCS HE Hardship fund by completing a Bursary Application Form (available from end of |Term 1). For more information please [email protected].

Equine Science and Performance Management at University Centre Sparsholt - UCAS