Course description
Gain practical skills in two of the biggest graduate employment sectors in the equine industry, with our BSc (Hons) Equine Performance and Business Management degree.
As a student at ARU Writtle you can choose to follow one of two pathways: equitation and coaching, or breeding and production.
If your interests lie in horsemanship, riding and coaching, our equitation and coaching pathway will give you the opportunity to upskill, and prepare for potential careers in training, coaching and sports performance.
Or, if you have a strong interest in horse breeding, the breeding and production pathway lets you focus on the skills and technical knowledge you need to be at the forefront of this expanding industry.
Whichever pathway you choose, you’ll find there’s a focus on business practices, with modules on brand management and a consultancy project where you’ll develop processes, websites and apps for an external company.
We also host guest speakers and seminars from key industry figures, giving you the opportunity to build your professional network.
You’ll be based in the Equine Training and Development Centre, which offers extensive facilities including a working stable yard, riding arenas and an equine therapy barn. There are around 70 horses on campus, and you’re able to bring your own horse to university too: find out more about our DIY Livery Yard.
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Training Course Content
Year One
Core modules
- Equine Anatomy and Physiology (15 credits)
- Equine Practical Skills (15 credits)
- Equine Health Management (15 credits)
- Equine Nutrition (15 credits)
- Breeding and Foaling (15 credits)
- Saddle Fit and Farriery (15 credits)
- Equine Business and Event Management (30 credits)
Year Two
Core modules
- Research Methods (15 credits)
- Training for Performance (15 credits)
- Grassland and Facilities Management (15 credits)
- Equine Health and Disease (15 credits)
- Business Strategy and Operations (30 credits)
Optional modules
- Young Horse Production (15 credits)
- Applied Stud Management (15 credits)
- Equitation and Coaching (15 credits)
- Equestrian Enterprise Management (15 credits)
Year Three
Core modules
- Capstone Project (30 credits)
- Digital Brand Management (15 credits)
- Current Issues in the Equine Industry (15 credits)
- Applied and Clinical Equine Nutrition (15 credits)
- Consultancy Project (15 credits)
Optional modules
- Conception to Competition (30 credits)
- Influencing Equine Performance (15 credits)
- Equitation Science (15 credits)
Course delivery details
- BSc (Hons) | 3 Years or 4 Years with a Foundation Year
- CertHE | 1 Year
- DipHE | 2 Years
Modules are subject to change and availability.
Assessment
We'll assess your progress in a number of ways including practical assessments (including yard skills), essays and technical reports, case studies, poster presentations, project development plan, reflective journal, exams (both multiple choice and essay questions), and your dissertation – the Capstone Project.
Why choose Writtle University College
Ranked Top University-Sector Institution in East Anglia for overall student satisfaction!
*Based on NSS 2022 Based on Taught Data
Beautiful rural campus situated close to the city of Chelmsford, 40 minutes from London and the coast.
Expenses
- UK student fees - £9250 per year
- International student fees – £15,900 per year
Continuing Studies
Careers
Our BSc (Hons) Equine Performance and Business Management degree supports you to develop a wide skill-set that can be used in a number of careers.
As a graduate, potential career paths include:
- coaching and training
- stud management
- equine event management
- marketing and brand management
- equine resource management
- journalism/media
- business consultancy
- young horse production
- nutrition
- lecturing
- technical sales and retail
- bloodstock sales.
Graduation doesn't have to be the end of your time with us. You might decide to at ARU and study for a Masters, such as our MSc Equine Performance Science.
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