BSc (Hons) Equine Business Management at Hartpury University

Programme overview

If you want to develop business skills and pursue your equine passion while gaining real-world commercial experience, then this is the ideal course for you. You’ll be able to tailor your studies to suit your individual career goals and apply your skills practically through industry work placements. Compulsory modules will equip you with the skills to succeed in a commercial equine environment, covering core business subjects including finance, management and marketing.

Duration: 3 or 4 years full-time; part-time available | Study mode: full-time (part-time available; optional integrated placement year) | Location: Gloucester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This course includes a varied and vibrant selection of modules covering a number of specific commercial areas. You'll study both compulsory and optional modules, which you'll be able to choose from to suit your interests and career goals. Compulsory modules include Professional Development and Influence within the Equestrian Sector, Equine Structure and Function, Equine Industry, Understanding Business Economics and Financial Information, Introduction to the Principles of Marketing, Equestrian Project Management, Professional Placement Experience in the Equestrian Sector, Equestrian Research in Professional Practice.

Career pathways

Graduate destinations include South West Regional Marketing Executive for the Jockey Club; New Business Development Merchandiser at Lindt; Development Assistant at British Equestrian Federation; Account Manager at RDW Exhibitions; Events Management at Grandstand Media; Nominations Executive at Tweenhills Stud; Account Executive at Henson Franklin.

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Application information

Entry requirements

UCAS tariff points: 112 UCAS tariff points. A Levels: BBC or equivalent from at least two full A Levels. Vocational Awards: DMM in an Extended Diploma in a relevant subject. Access: 112 UCAS tariff points in an Access to Higher Education Diploma. International Baccalaureate: 112 UCAS tariff points in an IB Diploma, to include two Highers at H3 or above. T Level: An overall grade of Merit, to include grade C or above in the Core component. In addition to the above, we require a minimum of five GCSEs at grade 9-4 (A*-C), to include English and Maths. We will consider equivalencies including but not limited to functional skills level 2, Irish Ordinary level, National 5s, IB standard level. The minimum academic entry requirement for this programme is 80 UCAS tariff points, providing this is combined with relevant experience.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time undergraduate degree fee (UK, ROI, Crown Dependencies, BOT); integrated placement year charged at 20% of the course fee Source

International applicants: GBP 18,150 a year (2026/27). International equine tuition fee for BSc degrees; integrated placement year charged at 20% of the course fee Source

Duration: 3 or 4 years full-time; part-time available

Apply through the official page: https://digital.ucas.com/coursedisplay/courses/bb6ba52b-6111-8c9b-c286-3b3469c72bc2?academicYearId=2027

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