Course summary

WHY CHOOSE THIS DEGREE? This degree will take you from your foundation degree or other level 5 qualification and enhance your knowledge and skills of the equine business, marketing, event management and performance horse sectors. 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. Tailor your learning to your interests and career goals with optional modules and dissertation at Level 6. HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED? Tutorial support throughout your one year course and this 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. 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 the research and analytical skills necessary to excel in the equine industry. 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.