BSc (Hons) International Horseracing Business at Hartpury University

Programme overview

Study horseracing business with practising industry professionals and gain the experience you need to succeed in the global racing business. The international horseracing industry is growing, especially in the UK, Dubai, Japan, Hong Kong, the US and Australia, and there is a range of exciting global career opportunities. This degree has been designed to prepare you to enter the industry.

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 covers a broad range of commercial business and horseracing topics through core modules. The course is comprised of both compulsory and optional modules, which you'll be able to choose from to suite your interests and career goals. Compulsory modules include Professional Development and Influence within the Equestrian Sector, Introduction to the Horseracing Industry, Equestrian Project Management, Understanding Business Economics and Financial Information, Introduction to the Principles of Marketing, Professional Placement Experience in the Equestrian Sector, Equestrian Research in Professional Practice, The International Horseracing Industry.

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

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/1cebcc2a-e472-c7d2-f1e2-7fe75a220e31?academicYearId=2027

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