Course Aim
The Honours Degree in Equine Management aims to produce motivated graduates who can understand and apply modern scientific and management principles within an ever-changing equine industry. These students will be equipped to deal with a range of practical and managerial activities encountered in a variety of equine and non-equine enterprises.
Course content
Year 1
- Anatomy and physiology
- Breeding and stud management
- Equine industry awareness
- Horse management
- Horse management practice
- Introduction to business management
- Introduction to the principles of horse management
- Principles of nutrition
Options
- Equitation
- The Horse racing Industry
Year 2
- Animal Health
- Applied Nutrition
- Enterprise Management
- Event Management
- Grassland and Forage Management
Options
- Behaviour and rehabilitation
- Young stock production
- Equitation / Instruction / Thoroughbred industry
Year 3
- Applied equine veterinary technology
- Advanced enterprise management
- Business development and management
- Contemporary issues
- Equine project
Entry requirements
'A' Level
240 tariff points, equivalent to three ‘A’ levels at Grade C or higher including a scientific subject, or equivalent.
Irish Leaving Certificate
380 points to include one science subject at Higher Level
National Diploma
Please contact the Admissions Office.
Progression from FdSc or HND
Applicants with a relevant Foundation Degree or Higher National Diploma may be admitted to Year two of the Degree programme.
Additional qualifications
During the course, students have the opportunity to achieve additional, nationally recognised qualifications, to complement their Degree, which can give a competitive advantage in employment or career progression. These qualifications include:
- British Horse Society Exams
- NVQ Level 2 & 3 Award in Racehorse Care and/or Level 3 in Breeding
- Basic Health & Safety Certificate;
- Emergency First Aid
- European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL)
Careers
A range of opportunities exist for graduates in Ireland and abroad in the equine industry and related services including equine enterprise management, technical advisory duties, marketing, sales, tourism and lecturing. Equine graduates have also used their qualification to enter other professions.
Student View: Anna McSparron
"I had the opportunity to progress from the Foundation Degree in Equine Management to the BSc (Hons) programme. I am delighted I availed of this chance. The combination of the practical based elements of the Foundation Degree and the theory within the Honours programme will enhance my employability. I find the staff at Enniskillen Campus very approachable and helpful, offering their support at all times. I’m glad I chose Enniskillen because it gives me a chance to study something I am really passionate about – horses.”
What next?
Want to talk to someone about this course?
- Contact the Course Manager listed in the fact file located in the individual course information page.
Want to apply for a place on this course?
- Use the UCAS code from the Fact File and apply online on the UCAS website www.ucas.com
