Course summary
WHY CHOOSE THIS DEGREE?
- Benefit from work experience at all course stages
- Progress to BSc Top-up at University Centre Sparsholt after successfully completing the course
- Get hands-on with research projects, events and shows as well an international study tour
Course details
Modules
YEAR 1 • Equine Anatomy and Physiology • The Equine Industry • Industry Skills • Work Placement 1 • Equitation and Husbandry • Principles in Biology • Academic Skills YEAR 2 • Equitation and Training • Applied Industry Research • Nutrition and Dietetics • Work Placement 2 • Equine Health and Welfare • Equine Business Administration • Breeding and Stud Management • Coaching Methods
Assessment method
Tutorial support throughout the study will help you to develop your skills and knowledge, using a varied range of assessments, including case studies, seminars and investigative reports with a range of 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
26Jan
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:
- D422
- 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
Plus GCSE Maths and English at grade C/4 or above, or Level 2 Functional Skills in Maths and English.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | CEFR Level B2. Overall score of 6.0 with minimum scores of 5.5 in each Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing https://www.ielts.org/ |
| PTE Academic | 60 | CEFR Level B2. Overall score of 60, with minimum scores of 59 in each of Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing https://www.pearsonpte.com/ |
We will also accept the following qualifications from International Students: LanguageCert International ESOL SELT @ B2 with minimum scores of 33/50 in Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing (https://www.languagecert.org/) Trinity Secure English Language Tests @ B2 with Pass Listening, Speaking, Reading & Writing (https://www.trinitycollege.com/qualifications/SELT/UKVI)
Please email [email protected] for details
https://www.sparsholt.ac.uk/international/english-language-requirements/
Unistats information
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Republic of Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| EU | £9250 | Year 1 |
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
| International | £9800 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9800 | Year 1 |
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 and an Aim Higher Bursary to £1200 to all students progressing from a Sparsholt Level 3 course to a FdSc or BSc. 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/.
Provider information
University Centre Sparsholt
Sparsholt
Winchester
SO21 2NF