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Equine Studies

  • HNC
  • 1 Years
  • Full-time
  • September 2026
  • Undergraduate
Oatridge
Awarded by:
Scottish Qualifications Authority trading as SQA
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Course options

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Course summary

Throughout the course you will develop:
•the theoretical and practical knowledge and skills required to equip you for a variety of roles in the equine industry
•knowledge of nutrition, fitness, anatomy and physiology, equine selection and preparation of horses for competitions
•practical business skills through modules such as Equine Facility Management and Yard Management
•transferable skills such as IT skills and teamwork.
Students will also undertake early morning and weekend yard duties as part of the course.

Upon successful completion of this course students may apply to join Year 2 of HND Equine Studies.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Oatridge

Study options

  • HNC • Full-time • 1 Years

Start dates

  • September 2026

Apply by
14 January

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
1J68
Institution code:
S01
Campus name:
Oatridge
Campus Code:
O
Points of Entry:
Year 1

How to apply

Apply by
14 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
1J68
Institution code:
S01
Campus name:
Oatridge
Campus Code:
O

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

A level DE

Including a science subject

Scottish Higher CC

Including a science subject or English

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) H4, H4

Including a science subject or English

GCSE/National 4/National 5

Applicants should be able to offer National 5 (A-C) or equivalent pass in English (for literacy), Maths (for numeracy) and a Science subject.

Additional entry requirements

Interview
Applicants may be invited for interview.
Other
Recorded evidence of your riding ability, to include a minimum of walk, trot, canter and jumping will be requested if you are invited for interview. It would be advantageous if applicants held BHS Stage 1 and 2 or the Pony Club B test.

English language requirements

Applicants whose native language is not English and who have not been educated previously in the English language must provide evidence of their English language ability to ensure they can cope with the demands of a course taught and assessed in English. Further information about the English Language tests that we currently accept as proof of English Language ability can be viewed on our website. English language tests should be no more than two years old on the start date of your chosen course.

Guidance on English Language requirements https://www.sruc.ac.uk/courses-training/student-support/international-students/study-requirements-for-international-students/

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

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