BSc (Hons) Equine Performance and Welfare at Hartpury University

Programme overview

Winning or welfare? Can’t it be both? Lead the future of equestrian sport through performance, One Welfare and evidence-based thinking.

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

On this course, you’ll cover a range of fundamental performance and welfare topics through a combination of compulsory and optional modules, which you’ll be able to choose from to suit your interests and career goals. Compulsory topics will include management of equestrian performance and wellbeing, equine learning and cognition, current equestrian training practices, and assessment of equine quality of life. Compulsory modules include Equitation Science, Equestrian Practice, Introduction to Horse Human Interactions, Equine Structure and Function, Equine Industry, Sustainable Equestrianism, The Other 23 Hours, Equestrian Research Methods.

Career pathways

Graduate destinations include Educational Officer; Training Officer; Independent Welfare Consultant; PCUK Development Officer; Welfare Stewards; Postgraduate study.

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Application information

Entry requirements

UCAS: A typical offer for this course is 112 UCAS tariff points or equivalent. GCSE: A minimum of five GCSEs at grade 9 to 4, (or A* to C grades if relevant) or equivalent, to include English Language and Mathematics. A-level: Typical offer is BBC or equivalent. This must include a minimum of two A-levels. Vocational Award: Typical offer is a DMM in an Extended Diploma in a relevant subject. Access: Typical offer is 112 UCAS tariff points in an Access to Higher Education Diploma. IB: Typical offer is 112 UCAS tariff points in an IB Diploma, to include a minimum of two Highers at H3 or above, including one in Biology. This must also include Maths and English Language at a minimum of Standard Level S3 if equivalent GCSEs have not been obtained. T Level: An overall grade of Merit, to include grade C or above in the Core component.

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/c0311cda-9675-476b-876c-5d6a393b37eb?academicYearId=2026&courseOptionId=2d4f5061-1d29-46d6-a05a-9e3502324e55

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