MSc Equitation Science

... United Kingdom
... Hartpury University

Course Overview

Improve the welfare of horses and riders through ethical decision-making underpinned by the latest scientific research. This course can be studied in CPD module blocks, making it ideal for professionals, or via more traditional academic pathways.

You’ll learn from leading lecturers and industry experts who are changing the world of equitation science, influencing the development of new ethical policies and practices that challenge the status quo. They will support you to make evidence-based assessments of horse and rider welfare in a range of contexts including during training and competition.

Combining learning, research, and commercial activities, our facilities will enable you to apply theory to practice as part of real-world projects, using the latest technologies. These include 230 horses on campus, an Equine Therapy Centre, Equestrian Centre hosting over 200 events each year, and an Equine Assisted Activities Arena.

General Eligibility

2:1 honors degree in a relevant subject. Students with 2:2 and relevant experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Students with non-relevant qualifications but with sufficient work experience or professional experience will be considered on an individual basis.

Part Time Work Details

The 20 hours are the total hours. It is not per job. If you hold multiple part-time jobs then the total hours of all the work you are doing are added together.

Language Requirement

  • IELTS score of 6.5 and TOEFL score of 79-93

Programme Information
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Course Category

Science


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Campus Name

Hartpury, England


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Course Level

Postgraduate


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Duration

Full-time, 1 year, Part-time, 2 years


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Available Intake

September


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IELTS Score

6.5


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Tuition Fees Range

Home full-time: £9,000, International full-time: £12,250,


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