Equine Management
Royal Agricultural University
UCAS Code: D453 | Foundation Degree in Science - FdSc
Entry requirements
A level
minimum of 56 UCAS tariff points (points to include at least one full A-Level or equivalent qualifications)
Access to HE Diploma
45 credits at level 3 of which minimum of 15 must be awarded at Merit or higher. (Pass in Functional Skills level 2 are accepted in lieu of GCSE English & Mathematics)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Level 3 Extended Diploma (1080) at Merit-Pass-Pass
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About this course
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This new course combines a blend of science with the business skills required to run a successful equine operation. You will have access to academics with many years of practical horse handling experience so that you can be confident that you are learning from the best there is. You will get out and about on a high number of industry visits to world leading equestrian businesses and will be introduced to high profile guest speakers ensuring that you have a complete overview of the subject.
By the end of the course you will be able to practically handle and manage horses as well as supervise and lead others.
Work placement
You will complete a 10-week period of work experience, usually during the summer between your first and second year, to gain further training and experience in the equestrian sector. Not only could you find yourself working for prestigious businesses but you will also develop your confidence and gain industry contacts for when you graduate.
Modules
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Year one
1010 Equine Industry 1
1116 Accounts and Economics
1248 Equine Bio-Veterinary Science
1249 Introduction to Equine Nutrition
1314 Anatomy and Physiology
1400 Personal Development Skills
1436 Practical Skills and Work Placement
Year two
2254 Equine Nutrition and Training
2255 Soil and Grassland for Equestrian Use
2317 Industry Placement
2337 Personal and Professional Development Skills
2360 Supervisory Skills and Volunteer Management
2378 Research and Evidence
tbc Equine Behaviour and Welfare
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Royal Agricultural University
Department of Equine (CL)
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