BSc (Hons) Equine Science and Business at Royal Agricultural University

Programme overview

Blends equine science and business management for the breadth of the equestrian sector, with optional themes from year two in equine sports science and training, additional business skills, or livestock management.

Duration: 3 years full-time | Study mode: full-time; 15-week placement in year two; placement-year route available | Intake: September 2026 | Location: Cirencester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year one covers equine anatomy and physiology, health and disease, nutrition and business enterprise. Later modules include equine behaviour and welfare applications, equine medicine, marketing management, financial management, livestock husbandry, equine orthopaedics and rehabilitation, rural entrepreneurship and changing consumer behaviour, with a 15-week placement in year two.

Career pathways

Graduates work as research scientists, stud managers, brand managers, technical sales representatives, trainers, event managers and nutritional advisers.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Five GCSEs at grade C/4 including English Language and Mathematics; a science subject (Biology, Applied Science or Animal Science) highly recommended. A-level example grades CCC (minimum 96 UCAS tariff points; three A-levels or two A-levels and two AS-levels or equivalent); BTEC Extended Diploma MMM; IB 26 points; Access to HE 45 level 3 credits (15 at Distinction, 15 at Merit or higher). UCAS code D322.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition per year; placement costs are the student's responsibility. Source

International applicants: GBP 16,950 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition per year; placement costs are the student's responsibility. Source

Intake: September 2026

Duration: 3 years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.rau.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/applying

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