About this course
- Entry year: 2012/13
- Course code: DN42(A)
- Applications: UCAS
- Level: Undergraduate
- Tariff points: Normally 240 minimum
- Department: Hartpury College
- Campus: Hartpury College
- Duration: Three years full-time
- Delivery: Part-time, full-time
Introduction
The UK horse industry's gross output is worth approximately £4 billion per year, attracts around 4.3 million riders, and directly or indirectly employs up to a quarter of a million people. The Equine Business Management programme aims to produce graduates capable of involvement within this highly diverse and thriving industry.
This programme provide the opportunity to combine pure business modules, developed by the Bristol Business School, with equine business and equine science modules. You will study core business and equine modules and then select optional subjects, enabling you to tailor your degree to suit your needs and interests. Subjects as diverse as Equine Behaviour and Psychology, Estate and Facility Management, Breeding, Nutrition, Therapy and Equitation are also available to study within the programme.
Structure
Content
Year 1
- Equine Science
- Foundation Business Modules
- Equitation
- Nutrition
- The Equine Industry
Year 2
- Equine Therapy
- Equine Event Organisation
- Stud Management
- Marketing
- Equine Nutrition
- Equine Behaviour
Year 3
- Vocational Business Experience
- Rural Diversification
- Analysis of Equine Sport
- Nutrition
- The Equine Business
Teaching and learning
Learning is through a variety of methods incorporating lectures, field trips, laboratory based practicals, seminars, and discussion groups. You will be assessed via a range of methods including written examinations, multiple choice questions, practical assessments, oral examinations, written assignments, practical notebooks and seminar presentations.
The University also offers a Foundation Degree in Equine Business Management which includes modules on employment skills and the world of work, and a work placement between Years 1 and 2. As a BA(Hons) student, you are encouraged to reflect on the theories and principles related to the equine business industry.
Careers/further study
As a graduate from our Equine Business Management programme, you have the potential to pursue a range of careers; in particular those related to the equine industry, general business management and, specifically equine business management. Alternatively you can progress onto postgraduate education.
Graduate destinations
Find out what our graduates are doing six months after graduating - includes examples of careers, employers and further study. Download a PDF from graduate destinations.
Creating employable students
UWE places strong emphasis on employability and skills development at every level. Through work placements, volunteering, study abroad and UWE initiatives which nurture talent and encourage innovation, students gain valuable real world experience and graduate with diverse career opportunities and a competitive place in the job market.
See great graduate prospects for further information.
Be inspired
Read how Jadine's career has flourished after finishing her degree.
Useful links
UWE careers - working with horses
The UWE careers service provides guidance and support throughout your studies in addition to useful resources, CV checks, career coaching and details of current job vacancies.
Entry
Typical offers
- Tariff points: Normally 240 minimum
- GCSE: A minimum of five subjects at grade C or above including Maths and English Language.
- Access: Achievement of the Access to HE Diploma; achievement of level 2 credits in Maths and English Language.
- Baccalaureate IB: 24
Entry requirements
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Page last updated 14 December 2011