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Equine Management

Weymouth and Kingston Maurward College

UCAS Code: D396 | Higher National Diploma - HND

Weymouth and Kingston Maurward College

UCAS Code: D396 | Higher National Diploma - HND

Entry requirements

A level

A

Biology

Access to HE Diploma

P:45

Land based or Science Route

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

PPP

Equine or Animal Management

UCAS Tariff

48

PPP in L3 Extended Diploma (1080) Equine or Animal Management or MP in L3 Ext Diploma (720).

About this course

Course option

2years

Full-time | 2025

Weymouth and Kingston Maurward College, brings together two Further and Higher Education colleges to make one strong, responsive and ambitious organisation with the vision, resources and expertise to best support the evolving and growing skills demands in the region and beyond.

Located on the stunning Jurassic Coast and the beautiful Dorset countryside, our campuses offer a diverse range of courses, training and CPD that cater to a wide array of interests, career paths and business needs.

Across our two campuses we offer full and part-time higher education courses, with Weymouth focussing on vocational courses such as art, media, performing arts, health and social care, sport and public services and Kingston Maurward specialising in land-based courses covering subjects such as agriculture, wildlife, ecology and conservation.

Together, we focus on the best interests of students, staff and employers in our local community and beyond, with industry-standard facilities, experienced teaching staff and outstanding support in a diverse, vibrant and welcoming environment.

This course is offered at our Kingston Maurward campus who are pleased to be working with Pearson to offer an Higher National Diploma in Equine Management. The course is highly industry focused with great opportunity to develop practical as well as academic skills. The course has eight units in the first year:

Animal Health and Welfare
Business and Business Environment
Animal Anatomy and Physiology
Horse Husbandry
Managing Equine facilities
Animal Behaviour in Society
Animal Nutrition
Managing a Successful Project
These develop core skills and knowledge in Equine Behaviour, Welfare and Husbandry.
In the second year, students study units aimed at progression into equine industry specialisms.
Core modules:

Research Project (30 credits)
Biological Processes
Anthrozoology
Equine Health and Disease
Work Experience
Therapy and Rehabilitation
Behavioural approaches to Equine Management

There will also be a range of option units at Level 5 available.
Animal Health and Welfare
Business and Business Environment
Animal Anatomy and Physiology
Horse Husbandry
Management of Equine Facilities
Equestrian Performance
Marketing Essentials
Managing a Successful Project
These develop core skills and knowledge in Equine Business Skills, Welfare and Husbandry.

In the second year, students study units aimed at progression into equine industry specialisms.
Core modules:
Research Project (30 credits)
Biological Processes
Anthrozoology
Equine Health and Disease
Work Experience
Therapy and Rehabilitation
Managing and Running a Small Business
Advanced Equestrian Performance
Horse Event Management

The course will provide routes into employment in the equine Management industry or progression to BSc Top Up programmes at specialist Universities and Colleges in the UK.

Modules

Animal Health and Welfare
Business and Business Environment
Animal Anatomy and Physiology
Horse Husbandry
Management of Equine Facilities
Equestrian Performance
Marketing Essentials
Managing a Successful Project
These develop core skills and knowledge in Equine Business Skills, Welfare and Husbandry.

In the second year, students study units aimed at progression into equine industry specialisms.
Core modules:
Research Project (30 credits)
Biological Processes
Anthrozoology
Equine Health and Disease
Work Experience
Therapy and Rehabilitation
Managing and Running a Small Business
Advanced Equestrian Performance
Horse Event Management

Assessment methods

Assessment will be through written assessments, presentations, practical observation and portfolios.

Tuition fees

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

Channel Islands
£6,500
per year
England
£6,500
per year
EU
£9,500
per year
International
£9,500
per year
Northern Ireland
£6,500
per year
Republic of Ireland
£6,500
per year
Scotland
£6,500
per year
Wales
£6,500
per year

The Uni

Course location:

Kingston Maurward Campus

Department:

Equine

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