About this course
- Entry year: 2012/13
- Course code: D42F
- Applications: UCAS
- Level: Undergraduate
- Tariff points: 120
- Department: Hartpury College
- Campus: Hartpury College
- Duration: Two years full-time
- Delivery: Full-time and part-time
Introduction
Hartpury is renowned as an international leader in the field of equine education, offering extensive facilities and highly qualified module leaders who have extensive subject/industry/research expertise.
Structure
Content
Level 1
• Equestrian Practice and Facilities Management
• Equine Veterinary Science
• Equine Structure and Function
• Equitation
Level 2
• Ground schooling for training and rehabilitation
• Applied Equine Nutrition
• Equine Therapy
• Equine Exercise Physiology
• Breeding
• Behaviour
• Equine Health and Disease
Teaching and learning
This vocationally orientated programme offers integration of practical theory, science-based principles and work-based learning.
The successful student will gain a Higher Education qualification that will either support their progression to further study or into graduate level employment. Students will study key topics including equine anatomy and physiology, nutrition, health and disease, and performance. While the programme is predominantly core at level one to support students in gaining fundamental skills and experience, there is a wealth of choice at level two. This enables students to tailor their experience of this programme to their individual interests and career aspirations. Options include equine behaviour, stud, training, therapy and rehabilitation.
Learning is delivered through classroom based lectures, field visits, laboratory-based practicals, seminars, practical sessions and work-based learning. A wide variety of assessment methods are used, including open book and prepared examinations, project reports, poster and seminar presentations, and oral/practical examinations.
Upon completion of this Foundation degree there is an opportunity to apply for the BSc (Hons) Equine Management (top-up) and therefore complete an honours degree within one further year of study. Postgraduate study opportunities are also available at Hartpury.
Special Features
Placements
There is extensive work experience integrated throughout the programme including an eight week placement during the summer.
Fieldwork
This Foundation degree is a vocationally focused programme that requires students to engage in work-based learning throughout the two years of study, adding value to their CV and additional opportunities to develop skills while applying subject knowledge. Students are required to source, organise and complete a work placement relevant to their degree. Previously students have undertaken placements all over the UK and some have ventured to international placements.
Careers/further study
Employment opportunities include management within the equine industry, nutrition consultancy or working within Equestrian and rehabilitation centres. Students may also progress on to the BSc (Hons) Equine Management (top up) programme.
Page last updated 14 December 2011