Equestrian Performance & Business Management

WHY CHOOSE THIS DEGREE? This degree will enhance your knowledge and skills of the equine business, marketing, event management and performance horse sectors. Be taught by leading industry experts who are passionate about delivering and conducting the latest research. Outstanding onsite facilities that enable you to develop specialist skills and knowledge preparing you for a successful transition into employment. Tailor your learning to your interests and career goals with optional modules and dissertation at Level 6. Full-time top-up programme also available.

HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED? Tutorial support throughout your programme of study will help you to develop your skills and knowledge, using a varied range of assessments, including written exams, case studies, seminars, investigative reports and oral assessments.

WHERE CAN I GO FROM HERE? You can progress to further study on the MSc in Equine Behaviour, Performance and Training or another MSc, MA or PhD programme. University Centre Sparsholt graduates enjoy a range of careers in sales and marketing, lecturing, journalism, event management, breeding and grooming for a range of competitive disciplines.

WHAT WILL I LEARN? The programme is designed to prepare you for a career in the exciting and demanding equine industry. Using the outstanding facilities of the BHS approved Equine Centre, you will develop the vital skills needed, from riding and husbandry at Level 4 to research and analysis at Level 6. This course provides real life experience by giving you the chance to organise an event of your choosing. In all three years of the course, you will also be involved in scientific projects and industrial experience and careers development. A range of offsite visits and guest lectures give yet more industry insight, and give students the opportunity to develop their own links with professionals within the industry.