Equestrian Performance Management (Top-up) at University Centre Sparsholt - UCAS

University Centre Sparsholt

Degree level: Undergraduate
Awarded by: University of Portsmouth

Equestrian Performance Management (Top-up)

Course summary

Why choose this degree?

  • Be taught by leading industry experts who are passionate about delivering and conducting the latest research.
  • Outstanding onsite facilities that enable you to develop specialist skills and knowledge preparing you for a successful transition into employment.
  • Access fantastic facilities such as the Rider Performance Studio and Racewood Eventing Simulator.
  • Tailor your learning to your interests and career goals with optional modules and dissertation at Level 6.
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 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? The programme is designed to prepare you for a career in the exciting and demanding equine industry. Using the outstanding facilities of the BHS approved Equine Centre, you will develop skills in research and analysis at Level 6. The course provides real life experience by giving you the chance to organise an event of your choosing. You will also be involved in scientific projects and industrial experience and careers development. A range of offsite visits and guest lectures give yet more industry insight, and give students the opportunity to develop their own links with professionals within the industry. How will I be assessed? Tutorial support throughout your programme of study will help you to develop your skills and knowledge, using a varied range of assessments, including written exams, case studies, seminars, investigative reports and oral assessments. Where can I go from here? You can progress to further study on the MSc in Equine Behaviour, Performance and Training or another MSc, MA or PhD programme. University Centre Sparsholt graduates enjoy a range of careers in sales and marketing, lecturing, journalism, event management, breeding and grooming for a range of competitive disciplines.

Modules

• LEVEL 6 • Dissertation • Equine Veterinary Science • Further Statistics • Equine Rehabilitation & Therapy • Equine Biomechanics & Sports Science • Applied Nutrition (optional) • Reproductive Technologies and • Genetics (optional) • Professional Industrial Development

Assessment method

Tutorial support throughout your programme of study will help you to develop your skills and knowledge, using a varied range of assessments, including exams, case studies, seminars, investigative reports and practical sessions.

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

Application codes

Course code:
D423
Institution code:
S34
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

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

Qualification requirements

Diploma of Higher Education, FdSc or HND in a relevant subject, plus GCSE Maths and English at grade C/4 or above (or level 2 equivalents).

Additional entry requirements

Other

GCSE Maths and English @ Grade C/4 or above (or level 2 equivalents)


English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6Overall score of 6.0 with minimum scores of 5.5 in any of Speaking, Reading, Writing and Listening (CEFR B2) www.ielts.org/about-ielts/ielts-for-migration/united-kingdom
Trinity ISEPassPass in each of Speaking, Reading, Writing and Listening (CEFR B2) www.trinitycollege.com/qualifications/SELT/UKVI
PTE Academic60Minimum score of 60 or higher in each of Speaking, Reading, Writing and Listening (CEFR B2) www.pearsonpte.com/selt-tests/pte-academic-ukvi

We will also accept the following qualification: LanguageCert International ESOL SELT - minimum score of 33/50 in each of Speaking, Reading, Writing and Listening (CEFR B2) https://www.languagecert.org/en/uk-visa-exams/study-in-the-uk

Please email [email protected] for details

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


Student Outcomes

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Republic of Ireland £9250 Whole course
EU £9800 Whole course
England £9250 Whole course
Northern Ireland £9250 Whole course
Scotland £9250 Whole course
Wales £9250 Whole course
International £9800 Whole course
Channel Islands £9800 Whole course

Additional fee information

www.sparsholt.ac.uk/university-centre/additional-costs/

Sponsorship information

Sparsholt offers a College Bursary of up to £750 per annum to all eligible students. Degree students can also apply for a grant to help cover non-travel costs associated with dissertations/ research projects, and subscriptions. For further details please see our website https://www.sparsholt.ac.uk/university-centre/fees-and-funding/.

Equestrian Performance Management (Top-up) at University Centre Sparsholt - UCAS