Course summary
This three-year Honours degree programme provides students with an excellent opportunity to understand and apply a range of scientific principles to the management and development of the horse, rider and the wider equestrian industry.
Modules
Year 1 - Equine Therapy OR Equine Behaviour; Equine Biology; Academic and Professional Skills; Equine Management (double module); Elective Year 2 - Equine Biomechanics; Research Methods; Ethics of the Horse Industry OR Equine Exercise Physiology; Equine Nutrition; Professional Practice and Consultancy for the Equine Sector; Elective Year 3 - Research Project (double module); Manipulation of the Equine for Performance (1.5 module); Advances in Animal Science and Technology; Developments in Equine Nutrition (1.5 module) OR Developments in Equine Reproduction (1.5 module)
How to apply
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:
- D425
- Institution code:
- M99
- Campus name:
- Preston Campus
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
- Year 3
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
Normally 5 GCSEs Including Maths and English (or equivalents) are required, however, applicants are advised to check with the University Centre if they do not possess the specific qualifications. The University Centre may consider applicants with work experience within a relevant industry in place of some qualifications. Applicants who believe they may be eligible for Accreditation of Prior Certificated and/or Experiential Learning (APCL/APEL) will be considered on an individual basis. If you have any queries in relation to entry qualifications, then please contact the University Centre directly.
Additional entry requirements
Interview
You may be required to attend an interview and will be contacted directly if this is the case.
English language requirements
Test | Grade | Additional details |
---|---|---|
IELTS (Academic) | 6 | Applicants for whom English is a second language must be able to demonstrate proof of International English Language Testing System at level 6.0 (with no component score lower than 5.5) or equivalent. |
Unistats information
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Republic of Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
EU | £14500 | Year 1 |
England | £9250 | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9250 | Year 1 |
International | £14500 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
Provider information
University Centre Myerscough
St Michael's Road
Bilsborrow
Preston
PR3 0RY
Clearing contact details
University Centre Myerscough Clearing Team
01995 642227
01995 642333
Additional information
8.30am until 5pm Monday to Thursday and 8.30am until 4.30pm on Friday