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Hartpury University

Hartpury , England ,United Kingdom

Postgraduate Certificate in Equitation Science

Improve the welfare of horse and rider 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.

World-leading experts
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.

World-leading facilities
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.

Ideal for professional CPD
The course is ideal for graduates and professionals, offering more traditional academic or shorter CPD qualifications. Block module delivery makes it ideal for professionals looking to upskill to help fulfil organisational objectives and missions.

A mix of online and campus delivery, full and part-time options, makes it easy for you to fit your studies around other commitments.

Intakes

  • Sep

Application Processing Time in Days: 20

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

Job Opportunity Potential

We want Hartpury to be a place where you are happy and proud to work and for us to be considered an employer of choice in both local and specialist markets.

Employing more than 500 staff, we offer career opportunities to match your aspirations, whatever your expertise and ambitions. From academic positions to technical, management and administrative roles, you’ll find opportunities at every level. Hartpury College is an equal opportunities employer.

OUR COMMITMENT
The College has defined five corporate values which inform the organisational culture and underpin all College business operations, including our recruitment process. These are:

  • First Class, First Choice
  • Striving for Excellence
  • Encouraging and Challenging All
  • Nurturing Talent
  • Promoting Respect for All

We offer a superb rural environment and excellent facilities in which to work, plus we’ll support, nurture and reward you with an excellent range of benefits, from training and development to childcare vouchers and flexible working.

PSW Opportunity

2 years PSW

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

Academic

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

Non-academic

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

Our minimum overall IELTS scores are listed below, and are in line with UKVI standard. The Common
European Framework for languages (CEFR) level is shown in brackets:
BTEC/A-Level/Access: = 5.5 (B2)
University Undergraduates: = 6.0 (B2)
Undergraduate Veterinary Nursing: = 7.0 (C1)
University Postgraduate (most courses): = 6.5 (C1)

  • Course Type: Full Time
  • Course Level: Post Graduate Diploma or Certificate
  • Duration: 01 Year  
  • Total Tuition Fee: 13000 GBP
    Annual Cost of Living: 9207 GBP
    Application Fee: N/A
This Institution is not directly represented by us and applications / visa support (to them) attract a nominal charge