BSc (Hons) Degree in Equine Management
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Course Duration
Full-time: 3 years or 4 years including Diploma in Professional Practice.
Full-time: 3 years or 4 years…Full-time: 3 years or 4 years including Diploma in Professional Practice.
Course Location
Enniskillen Campus
BSc (Hons) Degree in Equine Management
The Honours Degree in Equine Management, validated by Ulster University, aims to produce motivated graduates who can understand and apply modern scientific and management principles in an ever-changing equine industry. These students will be equipped to carry out a range of practical and managerial activities in equine and non-equine enterprises.
Course Entry Requirements
Students should normally have 96 UCAS tariff points at A2 Level which must include a science subject plus four GCSE subjects at Grade C or higher including a science subject, Mathematics and English Language or equivalent.
In addition to meeting the course entry requirements applicants must also meet the General Entrance Requirements for Ulster University
For other qualifications, including Irish Leaving Certificate, please consult the UCAS website Tariff Tables. Leaving Certificate Applied and Leaving Certificate Foundation Level are not considered as meeting entry requirements for CAFRE programmes. If you require guidance on entry qualifications please email the Key Contact for this course.
To apply to this course please follow this link to the UCAS website.
UCAS Course Code
Institution code: A45 Course code: D322
Course content
Modules (Level 4:Year 1)
- Breeding and stud practices
- Equine anatomy and physiology
- Equine management practices
- Introduction to business management
- Principles of equine nutrition
- Option: Equitation or Horse racing industry
Modules (Level 5:Year 2)
- Applied enterprise management
- Equine business opportunities
- Equine health and nutrition
- Equine performance science
- Equine technology
- Research methods and statistics
Modules (Level 6:Year 3)
- Equine dissertation
- Equine business management and development
- Professional development
- Applied equine nutrition
- Management of the performance horse
Practical experience:
Those wishing to undertake the riding should be at British Horse Society Stage 2 Level as a guide, but they do not need to hold the qualification. All those wishing to ride must take and be successful in the campus riding assessment. Please note the weight limit for riding is 89kg (14 stone), including tack and equipment.
Campus visits:
If you would like to visit the campus to meet our staff and see around our facilities, book to attend an Open Day. If you can’t attend one of our planned Open Days you are welcome to visit at a time that suits you when the college is open. Please email the Key Course Contact to arrange.
Work placement
Students undertaking the four-year course will complete a one-year work-based learning placement during year three of the programme. On successful completion of the placement a Diploma in Professional Practice (DPP)/ Diploma in Professional Practice (International) will be awarded.
Course Progression
Students may have the opportunity to progress onto similar degree programmes or research.
A range of opportunities exist for graduates in the island of Ireland and abroad in the equine industry and related services including equine enterprise management, technical advisory duties, marketing, sales, tourism, journalism and lecturing. Equine graduates have also used their qualification to enter other professions.
To view the careers of past students, click here.
Fees and funding support
For information about fees and funding support click here.
Enniskillen Campus
Enniskillen Campus provides the widest range of equine courses in Ireland. The college aims to develop a competitive equine industry and produce graduates with the capability to succeed in a wide range of careers.
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