Reaseheath College
Equine Behaviour and Welfare (Top-Up) BSc (Hons)
Reaseheath College

Key Course Facts

Course Description

If you are you interested in pursuing a career in equine science from a behavioural and welfare perspective, then this one-year top-up degree is for you.

In your studies you will explore the advances in equine science with a particular focus on equine welfare and behaviour. With guidance from our expert staff, you will develop a critical understanding of factors affecting equine behaviour and examine a wide range of modification techniques and interventions. In doing so, you will also consider the ethical and welfare considerations of behavioural issues and explore, more broadly, the implications of using equines in modern society.

Course Features:

  • Physical rehabilitation techniques
  • Behaviour changes and training
  • Biomechanics and gait analysis
  • Data collection using the latest technology
  • Opportunity to work towards current British Horse Society qualifications
  • Field and industry visits
  • Expert industry guest speakers

Career Options:

  • Physical rehabilitation & therapy
  • Equine education
  • Equine welfare field officer
  • Rehabilitation officer/manager
  • Equine science – advocacy & communication
  • Equine Science – policy advisory

Assessments are designed to encourage both academic skills and skills valued in the workplace. They include a combination of coursework and examinations. Coursework may take many forms including: essays, reports, data processing, case studies, consultations, presentations, academic posters, seminar discussions, patient history assessments, critical reviews, portfolios of evidence and practical competency assessments. The examinations vary, depending on the nature of the module, but may take the form of essays, case study assessments and data handling questions. The balance of assessment by examination and assessment by coursework depends to some extent on the optional modules you choose. The approximate percentage of the course assessed by coursework and examination is as follows: **Year 1** **65% coursework** **35% written exams**

Entry Requirements / Admissions

Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Equine Behaviour and Welfare (Top-Up), BSc (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees Equine Behaviour and Welfare (Top-Up) BSc (Hons)

EU £13000 year 1
England UK £9250 year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 year 1
Scotland £9250 year 1
Wales £9250 year 1
Channel Islands £9250 year 1
International £13000 year 1

Additional fee information

Student can expect costs to be in the region of £300, to include PPE of an approved riding hat, riding boots, gloves, and a good waterproof coat (without a hood) as well as navy blue jodhpurs and navy-blue polo shirt.

Prices of equipment are subject to change dependent on retailer

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, 2025

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)

About Reaseheath College

Reaseheath College is an education institution that specialises in land-based courses and programmes, mainly at the Further Education level. The college is based in the rural outskirts of Nantwich, in the English county of Cheshire. The main campus site is that of Reaseheath, but the college also operates from their satellite locations in Wirral, Church Farm, and Croft End Equestrian Centre.

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University Centre Reaseheath
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