University Centre Sparsholt
UCAS Code: D422 | Foundation Degree in Science - FdSc
Entry requirements
A level
Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (64 UCAS tariff points)
Access to HE Diploma
Pass in a relevant subject/science, with science units at Merit (74 UCAS tariff points)
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
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)
Including one in a relevant subject/science (72 UCAS tariff points)
OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma
In a relevant subject/science (64 UCAS tariff points)
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
In a relevant subject/science (80 UCAS tariff points)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
In a relevant subject/science (64 UCAS tariff points)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
In a relevant subject/science (80 UCAS tariff points)
Scottish Advanced Higher
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
Dependent on qualifications
About this course
WHY CHOOSE THIS DEGREE?
This degree will enhance your knowledge and skills of the equine business, marketing, event management and performance horse sectors. Be taught by leading industry experts who are passionate about delivering and conducting the latest research. Outstanding onsite facilities that enable you to develop specialist skills and knowledge preparing you for a successful transition into employment. Tailor your learning to your interests and career goals with optional modules and dissertation at Level 6.
Full-time top-up programme also available.
HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED?
Tutorial support throughout your programme of study will help you to develop your skills and knowledge, using a varied range of assessments, including written exams, case studies, seminars, investigative reports and oral assessments.
WHERE CAN I GO FROM HERE?
You can progress to further study on the MSc in Equine Behaviour, Performance and Training or another MSc, MA or PhD programme. University Centre Sparsholt graduates enjoy a range of careers in sales and marketing, lecturing, journalism, event management, breeding and
grooming for a range of competitive disciplines.
WHAT WILL I LEARN?
The programme is designed to prepare you for a career in the exciting and demanding equine industry. Using the outstanding facilities of the BHS approved Equine Centre, you will develop the vital skills needed, from riding and husbandry at Level 4 to research and analysis at Level 6. This course provides real life experience by giving you the chance to organise an event of your choosing. In all three years of the course, you will also be involved in scientific projects and industrial experience and careers development. A range of offsite visits and guest lectures give yet more industry insight, and give students the opportunity to develop their own links with professionals within the industry.
Modules
LEVEL FOUR
Equitation,
Principles of the Equine Industry,
Equine Health and Welfare,
Scientific Principles in Equitation,
Equine Biological and Functional Anatomy,
Industrial Experience ,
Academic Skills.
LEVEL FIVE
Equine Media and Entrepreneurship,
Equitation Science and Coaching,
Equine Reproductive Physiology and Genetics,
Statistics and Research Methods,
Equine Nutrition,
Industrial Development,
Equine Business and Marketing.
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
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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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