Equine Science and Business with Foundation Year (including Agriculture or Bloodstock routes) BSc (Hons)

This degree course with a foundation year incorporates an extra year of study at the start of your course, so that you can progress with confidence. It will develop the skills you need for your later studies. It is particularly suitable if:<br/><br/><br/>- You don’t have the grades for immediate entry onto a three-year course<br/><br/><br/>- You have non-traditional qualifications or experience<br/><br/><br/>- You’re starting university after some time away from education<br/><br/><br/>- You’re looking for more support during the transition into university study<br/><br/><br/>The equine industry generates huge amounts of revenue for some of the world’s major economies and is the second largest economy in the rural sector. The industry is continually looking for bright, skilled graduates. As well as benefitting from a blend of practical exercises and academic knowledge, you will gain essential experience with a work placement. You will also tap into our powerful network of industry contacts, including graduates from the University. <br/><br/>During your first year students will study a blend of equine science and business modules. Then in the second year you can choose whether you decide to focus on equine science and business, agriculture or go down a bloodstock and performance horse management route by choosing one of the three study streams.<br/><br/>There will be plentiful industry visits and industry leading guest speakers allowing you to learn from the best there is. Should you decide to follow the Bloodstock and performance horse management route there will also be a study tour to Ireland to explore the Irish bloodstock industry as a comparison to the UK. This route will incur an additional course supplement of £600 to cover the cost of the tour.<br/><br/>No wonder our graduates have gone on to work at prestigious companies such as Plusvital Equinome, Haygain, Tattersalls and The National Trainers Federation.<br/><br/>You will complete a 15-week placement in the second year of the course. Students have completed placements at companies such as Plusvital Equinome, Godolphin, Weatherbys, NAF and Haygain. This is an excellent opportunity to develop a range of links within the growing equine industry.<br/><br/>The Integrated Foundation Year is suitable for applicants who have taken level 3 qualifications (A levels, BTEC etc.) in the UK. Overseas students who have not studied in the UK and completed their secondary education in their country, should look at taking an Integrated Foundation Programme in order to meet the entry criteria for the degree programmes offered by the RAU.