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Equestrian Performance Management

University Centre Sparsholt

UCAS Code: D422 | Foundation Degree in Science - FdSc

Entry requirements


A level

C,E,E

Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (64 UCAS tariff points)

Access to HE Diploma

M:24,P:21

Pass in a relevant subject/science, with science units at Merit (74 UCAS tariff points)

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

24

Including a relevant subject/science at H4 or above with Maths and English at S3 if no GCSE or equivalent (74 UCAS tariff points)

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)

H4,H4

Including one in a relevant subject/science (72 UCAS tariff points)

OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma

MM

In a relevant subject/science (64 UCAS tariff points)

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma

MMP

In a relevant subject/science (80 UCAS tariff points)

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

MM

In a relevant subject/science (64 UCAS tariff points)

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

MMP

In a relevant subject/science (80 UCAS tariff points)

Scottish Advanced Higher

C

In a relevant subject/science (74 UCAS tariff points)

T Level

Pass (C and above)


In a relevant subject/science (96 UCAS tariff points)

UCAS Tariff

64-80

Dependent on qualifications

About this course


Course option

2years

Full-time | 2024

Subject

Equine studies

**Why choose this degree?**
- Work experience opportunities at all course stages.

- The opportunity to progress to a **BSc Top-up** at University Centre Sparsholt after successfully completing the course.

- Access fantastic facilities such as the **Rider Performance Studio** and **Racewood Eventing Simulator**.

- Get hands-on with research projects, events and shows.

**What makes UCS special?**
All our Equine Science and Equestrian Performance Management degree combine professional teaching in our BHS-approved Avansce-accredited **Demonstration and Training Equine Centre** with expert staff and cutting-edge teaching resources such as the **Rider Performance Studio**.

The UCS team are all **BHS qualified** and **Avansce-accredited** and bring their extensive industry experience. The Centre has hosted equine leaders such as the Australian Paralympic Equestrian Team for their **London 2012 pre-Olympic Games training**, research by world-famous equestrian expert **Monty Roberts** and clinics/demonstrations with World Performance Coaches Trainers and Riders such as **Yogi Breisner FBHS** and **Vittoria Panizzon**.

Students are encouraged and supported to undertake their own industry-relevant research, and our staff and students present their research at industry conferences and events.

**What will I learn?**
This course has been carefully designed to help you build strong practical skills alongside applied knowledge to **maximise your employability**. This practical emphasis is reflected in the course content, with modules in equitation, husbandry and training, while other modules focus on your applied scientific knowledge and **business skills**.

Using all the resources of our flagship **Equine Centre**, you will experience riding, running events and shows and completing assignments and research projects. Research projects focus on the management of a commercial sized centre, while external study visits increase industry exposure. Work placements throughout the course complete the picture.

**How will I be assessed?**
Tutorial support throughout the study will help you to develop your skills and knowledge, using a varied range of assessments, including written exams, case studies, seminars and investigative reports as well as oral assessments.

**Where can I go from here?**
Many FdSc graduates choose to join the **BSc Top-up Equestrian Performance Management**. University Centre Sparsholt graduates enjoy a range of careers in equine centres or riding schools, grooming for a range of disciplines and sectors including welfare, rehabilitation and breeding.

Modules

• LEVEL 4
• Equine Anatomy and Physiology
• The Equine Industry
• Industrial Experience
• Equitation and Husbandry
• Principles in Biology
• Academic Skills
• LEVEL 5
• Equitation and Coaching
• Applied Industry Research
• Nutrition and Dietetics
• Industrial Development
• Equine Health and Welfare
• Equine Business Administration
• Breeding and Stud Management

Assessment methods

Tutorial support throughout the study will help you to develop your skills and knowledge, using a varied range of assessments, including case studies, seminars and investigative reports with a range of practical sessions.

Tuition fees

Select where you currently live to see what you'll pay:

Channel Islands
£9,800
per year
England
£9,250
per year
EU
£9,800
per year
International
£9,800
per year
Northern Ireland
£9,250
per year
Republic of Ireland
£9,250
per year
Scotland
£9,250
per year
Wales
£9,250
per year

Extra funding

If your household income is under £32,960 you could receive a bursary of up to £750 per annum. This can be used to help towards travel costs, books and equipment or anything else that will help you during your course.

Depending on the financial information disclosed in your Student Loan application, UCS may make an automatic bursary award based on specific criteria as set out in our Access and Participation Plan. If this is not the case you may still be able to apply for financial support to the UCS HE Hardship fund by completing a Bursary Application Form (available from end of |Term 1).

For more information please [email protected].

The Uni


Course location:

University Centre Sparsholt

Department:

Equine Science and Equestrian Performance Management

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67%
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Staff make the subject interesting
100%
Staff are good at explaining things
75%
Ideas and concepts are explored in-depth
75%
Opportunities to apply what I've learned

Assessment and feedback

Feedback on work has been timely
Feedback on work has been helpful
Staff are contactable when needed
Good advice available when making study choices

Resources and organisation

58%
Library resources
58%
IT resources
67%
Course specific equipment and facilities
83%
Course is well organised and has run smoothly

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Staff value students' opinions
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