BSc (Hons) International Horseracing Business (Top-up Level 6) at Hartpury University

Programme overview

You’ll join the final year of the BSc (Hons) International Horseracing Business course, building on your previous knowledge. Top-up courses are equivalent to the final year of an undergraduate degree and allow you to 'top-up' an existing qualification into a full honours degree. 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.

Duration: 1 year full-time; part-time available | Study mode: full-time (top-up, final year entry; part-time available) | 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 Undergraduate Dissertation, Investigative Skills for the Successful Undergraduate, Applied Research Project, Sustainability and Global Responsibility within the Equestrian Sector, Horseracing, Governance and Law.

Career pathways

Graduate destinations include British Racing Authority's Development Programme; Senior Regional Marketing Executive, The Jockey Club; Account Manager, RDW Exhibitions; Events Manager, Grandstand Media; Nominations Executive, Tweenhills Stud; Marketing & Communications at Dan Skelton Racing; Racing Secretary; Bookmaker data analyst.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A pass at Foundation Degree or HND in an equine science or management related subject Direct entry into Level 6 can be subject to interview and approval of prior content covered Previous learning towards a university-level qualification or relevant work experience may count as credit for this course

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: 1 year full-time; part-time available

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