Equestrian Sports Coaching BSc (Hons)
Hartpury University and Hartpury College
Key Course Facts
Course Description
Immerse yourself in a high-performance equine environment, enhancing your practical coaching skills with riders of all levels on campus. You’ll graduate with a strong portfolio of coaching experience and have opportunities to work alongside top-level coaches and at international competitions.
Focusing on both horse and rider, you’ll understand industry-standard sports coaching theory and apply it to the unique area of equestrian sports. You’ll learn how sports psychology can be applied to get the best from the rider.
Benefitting from world-class facilities including our Rider Performance Centre, you’ll have access to our unique Racewood Event Simulator which enables analysis and monitoring of rider posture and movement. You'll learn how performance analysis techniques can refine the horse and rider partnership, as well as competitive outcomes.
Throughout your degree, you’ll build a diverse portfolio of experience through coaching practical sessions and equine-specific modules. You’ll also have the opportunity to supplement your riding and equine management skills with British Horse Society qualifications, which are industry-recognised worldwide.
You can use all of this to evidence your coaching expertise, experience and coaching philosophy to employers when you graduate.
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 7 graduates of Equestrian Sports Coaching BSc (Hons) at Hartpury University and Hartpury College for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Sports Coaching.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates of Equestrian Sports Coaching BSc (Hons) at Hartpury University and Hartpury College
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Equestrian Sports Coaching BSc (Hons) at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £20000 | £21500 | £26000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £17500 - £24000 | £17000 - £26000 | £21000 - £32000 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Sports Coaching
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £20323 | £20068 | £24223 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £17733 - £24647 | £15724 - £24171 | £19048 - £29794 |
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What You Will Learn
Programme content: As a student of Equestrian Sports Coaching, BSc (Hons) you will study the following course modules.
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Year 2
Year 3
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Equestrian Sports Coaching BSc (Hons) at Hartpury University and Hartpury College
| 25% | Animal care and control services |
| 15% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 10% | Administrative occupations |
| 5% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
| 5% | Veterinary nurses |
| 5% | Sales occupations |
| 5% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 5% | Elementary occupations |
| 5% | Customer service occupations |
| 0% | Sports and fitness occupations |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Minimum Required UCAS Tariff
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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Qualification requirements
Typical offer is BBC - CCC or equivalent. This must include a minimum of two A Levels.
Typical offer is 96-112 UCAS tariff points in Scottish Highers. This must include a minimum of two Highers.
Typical offer is 96-112 UCAS tariff points in an Access to Higher Education Diploma.
Typical offer is 96-112 UCAS tariff points in an IB Diploma, to include a minimum of two Highers at H3 or above. This must also include Maths and English Language at a minimum of Standard Level S3 if equivalent GCSE's have not been obtained.
Typical offer is a DMM-MMM in an Extended Diploma or equivalent in a relevant subject.
Typical offer is 96-112 UCAS tariff points in the Irish Leaving Certificate. This must include a minimum of two Highers.
In addition to the above Level 3 qualifications, a minimum of 5 GCSE A* to C, (or 9 to 4), or equivalent, to include English Language, Mathematics and a Science are required. We look to see evidence of a practical equine background and interest in coaching in the personal statement. We welcome applications from mature students (aged 21 and over) and do not necessarily require the same academic qualifications as school leaving applicants. We may interview mature applicants and those with non-traditional qualifications. If you don't meet our tariff points requirement we will still consider your application and may be able to offer you a place on an alternative programme. Each application is considered on its own merits and we will consider combinations of the above mentioned qualifications or equivalent.
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Costs
Tuition Fees Equestrian Sports Coaching BSc (Hons)
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| EU | £13000 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
| International | £13000 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
Part time maximum £6,935
The above fees may change as a result of the UK leaving the EU. They are also subject to approval in the Access and Participation Plan, and the OfS.
Average student cost of living in the UK
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2024
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
- year 2
- year 3
University Rankings
Positions of Hartpury University and Hartpury College in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of Hartpury University and Hartpury College in related subject specific rankings.
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 13 June, 2022]
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About Hartpury University and Hartpury College
Hartpury University is an animal and veterinary education centre located in the town of the same name, just ten minutes away from Gloucester by car. Among the programme options available here, prospective students can expect to find curriculums related to veterinary nursing, equine sciences, animals in sport, and more.
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Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 13 June, 2022
- Criteria used in ranking -CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject:
- Entry Standards 26%
Student Satisfaction 26%
Research Quality 22%
Graduate Prospects 26%