14Jun
BusinessCourse summary
If you're looking to follow a career in coaching, this is a great choice of course for you. This course offers the ideal combination in equine science and practical skill development. Modules are particularly tailored for a career in coaching but equally applicable across a range of professions within the equine industry. After a generic first year covering topics such as Equine Anatomy, Nutrition and Behaviour, specialist subjects in the second year include Coaching for Competition Riders and Advanced Equitation. Whilst studying for the degree you can choose to train for the British Horse Society (BHS) examinations. This is optional and not included in course fees. Students are expected to register independently with the BHS.
Modules
Year 1 consists of mostly core modules, with one elective module (from a choice of two) to accommodate inclusive practice. Core Modules: Equine Functional Anatomy (30 credits) Equine Nutrition (15 credits) Practical Equine Management (15 credits) Introduction to Business Management (15 credits) Study and Research Skills (15 credits) Introduction to Coaching (15 credits) Elective modules: Equitation (15 credits) Ground Schooling and Remedial Exercise (15 credits) Year 2 modules are as follows: Core Modules: Independent Enquiry (15 credits) Equine Behavioural Science (15 credits) Work Placement (30 credits) Business and Event Management (15 credits) Skills for Coaching Competition Riders (30 credits) Elective Modules: Applied Performance Training (15 credits) Advanced Equitation (15 credits)
Assessment method
Assessment will take place throughout the programme. Each module will be continuously assessed using formative assessment methods such as observation records for class discussions and group work, peer to peer assessment, quizzes and feedback on practical tasks. Clear feedback will be given for formative assessments either verbally or written with feed forward comments and targets towards summative assessments. This ensures that learners have every opportunity to achieve high grades. Summative assessment is largely based on course work which includes but are not limited to: Essays and other written assignments with a word count of 3,000 words Presentations of individual and group work accompanied with a 2,000-word written assignment.
How to apply
This course is not accepting applications at this time. Please contact the provider to find out more.
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29Jan
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:
- P400
- Institution code:
- P59
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 56 points
A level - CC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MMP
English language requirements
Students with English as a second language will be required to have gained IELTS level 6.5 overall with level 6.0 in writing.
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9000 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9000 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9000 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9000 | Year 1 |
| EU | £12000 | Year 1 |
| International | £12000 | 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
International fees apply for international students, please contact the provider.
Provider information
Plumpton College
Ditchling Road
Lewes
BN7 3AE