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Equestrian Performance Management
- Study level:
- Undergraduate
- Awarded by:
- University of Portsmouth
Course summary
Why choose this degree?
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Work experience opportunities at all course stages.
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The opportunity to progress to a BSc Top-up at University Centre Sparsholt after successfully completing the course.
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Access fantastic facilities such as the Rider Performance Studio and Racewood Eventing Simulator.
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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 method
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.
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Course does not award QTS
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How to apply
Apply by
31 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:
- D422
- Institution code:
- S34
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
Entry requirements for advanced entry (i.e. into Year 2 and beyond)
Successful completion of a NQF level 4 (Cert HE or HNC) or NQF level 5 (Dip HE, HND or FdSc) in a relevant subject. Please email degrees@sparsholt.ac.uk.
International applicants
We welcome applications from international students. For further details on the English language requirements, visa requirements and student life, please see our website https://www.sparsholt.ac.uk/international/.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 64 - 80 points
Dependent on qualifications
A level - CEE
Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (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)
Access to HE Diploma - M: 24 credits P: 21 credits
Pass in a relevant subject/science, with science units at Merit (74 UCAS tariff points)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MM
In a relevant subject/science (64 UCAS tariff points)
Scottish Advanced Higher - C
In a relevant subject/science (74 UCAS tariff points)
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 24 points
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 Extended Diploma - MMP
In a relevant subject/science (80 UCAS tariff points)
OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma - MM
In a relevant subject/science (64 UCAS tariff points)
T Level - Pass (C and above)
In a relevant subject/science (96 UCAS tariff points)
Minimum requirement is 64 UCAS tariff points.
Students who successfully complete the FdSc may apply to 'top-up' to the BSc.
We welcome applications from people with non-standard or international qualifications.
Additional entry requirements
- Other
- GCSE Maths and English @ Grade C/4 or above (or level 2 equivalents)
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | Overall score of 6.0 with minimum scores of 5.5 in any of Speaking, Reading, Writing and Listening (CEFR B2) www.ielts.org/about-ielts/ielts-for-migration/united-kingdom |
| Trinity ISE | Pass | Pass in each of Speaking, Reading, Writing and Listening (CEFR B2) www.trinitycollege.com/qualifications/SELT/UKVI |
| PTE Academic | 60 | Minimum score of 60 or higher in each of Speaking, Reading, Writing and Listening (CEFR B2) www.pearsonpte.com/selt-tests/pte-academic-ukvi |
We will also accept the following qualification:
LanguageCert International ESOL SELT - minimum score of 33/50 in each of Speaking, Reading, Writing and Listening (CEFR B2)
https://www.languagecert.org/en/uk-visa-exams/study-in-the-uk
Please email degree-enquiries@sparsholt.ac.uk for details https://www.sparsholt.ac.uk/international/english-language-requirements/
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Republic of Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| EU | £9800 | Year 1 |
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
| International | £9800 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9800 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
www.sparsholt.ac.uk/university-centre/additional-costs/
Sponsorship information
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 hebursary@sparsholt.ac.uk.
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