International Horseracing Business (Top-up Level 6)

Hartpury University
Undergraduate BSc Full-time 1 Year Business and management studiesEvents managementAgriculture and related sciences

About this course

You’ll join the final year of the BSc (Hons) International Horseracing Business course, building on your previous knowledge. Top-up courses are equivalent to the final year of an undergraduate degree and allow you to 'top-up' an existing qualification into a full honours degree.

Alongside core business and racing topics, you’ll be able to tailor your degree to suit your interests and career goals. You’ll have the opportunity to delve deeper into fundamental areas of international horseracing business including hospitality, marketing, sponsorship and media. You’ll also be able to study the equine management side of the commercial racing world, developing your expertise whilst gaining practical and professional experience to enhance your CV.

Throughout the course, you’ll make valuable connections that can open the doors to a range of exciting work experience and graduate employment opportunities. You’ll also have opportunities to visit horseracing yards and racecourses across the UK and further afield, which will give you valuable insights ready for your career. Live business briefs, field trips and work experience will strengthen your understanding of the global racing world.

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

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1139 Functional managers and directors
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1150 Managers and directors in retail and wholesale
2432 Marketing and commercial managers

Course Details

Qualification
Bachelor of Science - BSc
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
1 Year
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Gloucester
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Business and management studies, Events management, Agriculture and related sciences