Overview

World-leading experts

You’ll learn from leading lecturers and industry experts who are changing the world of equitation science, influencing the development of new ethical policies and practices that challenge the status quo. They will support you to make evidence-based assessments of horse and rider welfare in a range of contexts including during training and competition.

World-leading facilities

Combining learning, research and commercial activities, our facilities will enable you to apply theory to practice as part of real-world projects, using the latest technologies. These include 230 horses on campus, an Equine Therapy Centre, Equestrian Centre hosting over 200 events each year, and an Equine Assisted Activities Arena.

Ideal for professional CPD

The Equitation Science course at Hartpury University is ideal for graduates and professionals, offering more traditional academic or shorter CPD qualifications. Block module delivery makes it ideal for professionals looking to upskill to help fulfil organisational objectives and missions.

A mix of online and campus delivery, full and part-time options, makes it easy for you to fit your studies around other commitments.

Your career

You’ll have opportunities to develop your skills in the real-world, whether with our horses, riders and coaches on campus or via our industry links further afield. This includes equine therapists, charities, competition and leisure centres, services (policing and military) and organisations using working equids in the developing world.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Equine Cognition and Learning

Horse Human Interactions

One Welfare in Equestrian Training and Management

The Research Process

Postgraduate Dissertation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-09-25 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

60

Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

Blended

Disciplines

Health Sciences Animal Science View 81 other Masters in Animal Science in United Kingdom

Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

Upper Second Class _{(recommended)}

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

60

Other requirements

General requirements

Academic

2:1 honours degree in a relevant subject. Students with 2:2 and relevant experience will be considered on a case by case basis.

Non-academic

Students with non-relevant qualifications but with sufficient work experience or professional experience will be considered on an individual basis.

Tuition Fee

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International

18750 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 18750 GBP per year during 12 months.
National

9000 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9000 GBP per year during 12 months.

Postgraduate Diploma: £12,500

Postgraduate Certificate: £6,250

Living costs for Gloucester

824 - 1563 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

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