University Centre Sparsholt
UCAS Code: D322 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Entry requirements
A level
Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)
Access to HE Diploma
Merit in a relevant subject/science (96 UCAS tariff points)
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Including a relevant subject/science and one other at H4 or above with Maths and English at S3 if no GCSE or equivalent (112 UCAS tariff points)
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
Including one in a relevant subject/science (90 UCAS tariff points)
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
In a relevant subject/science (112 UCAS tariff points)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
In a relevant subject/science (112 UCAS tariff points)
Scottish Advanced Higher
Including one in a relevant subject/science (80 UCAS tariff points)
T Level
In a relevant subject/science (120 UCAS tariff points)
UCAS Tariff
Dependant on qualifications
About this course
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WHY CHOOSE THIS DEGREE?
If you are interested in enhancing your knowledge and skills of the equine business, marketing, event management and performance horse sectors, this course is for you! You can either complete your FdSc and enter in to employment or progress on to our BSc top‑up to gain your full BSc degree.
Work experience opportunities at all course stages.
Get hands-on with research projects, events and onsite competitions.
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**.
From undergraduate to postgraduate – we combine professional coaching at our BHS‑approved Equine Centre with an experienced and specialist teaching team, supported by our cutting‑edge resources and facilities.
Students are encouraged and supported to undertake industry-relevant research, presenting their findings at key conferences and events, alongside forging employer links, networking opportunities and further developing their graduate skills.
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 as well as 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 programme in Equestrian Performance and Business 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
Equitation,
Principles of the Equine Industry,
Equine Health & Welfare,
Scientific Principles in Equitation,
Equine Biological & Functional Anatomy.
LEVEL 5
Equine Media & Entrepreneurship,
Equitation Science & Coaching,
Equine Reproductive Physiology & Genetics,
Equine Nutrition,
Applied Industrial Research,
Industrial Development,
Equine Business & Marketing.
LEVEL SIX
Dissertation ,
Management and Rehabilitation of the Equine Athlete,
Equine Event and Enterprise Management,
Further Statistics,
Professional Industrial Development,
Contemporary Developments in Equine Research,
Performance Horse Nutrition – optional*
Equine Reproductive Technologies – optional*
*subject to demand
Assessment methods
Tutorial support throughout your programme of study will help you to develop your skills and knowledge, using a varied range of assessments, including exams, case studies, seminars, investigative reports and practical sessions.
Tuition fees
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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
University Centre Sparsholt
Equine Science and Equestrian Performance Management
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