Equine Performance Science BSc (Hons)
Writtle University College
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 60 graduates of Equine Performance Science BSc (Hons) and other courses in Animal Science at Writtle University College for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Animal Science.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Animal Science
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Animal Science 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 | |
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Median salary | £21000 | £19000 | £22500 |
25-75 percentile range | £19500 - £23000 | £15500 - £24000 | £17000 - £29000 |
All Animal Science courses of Writtle University College
Salary of all UK Graduates of Animal Science
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £20947 | £17457 | £20082 |
25-75 percentile range | £18315 - £23977 | £13961 - £21631 | £15919 - £25642 |
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Course Description
We are pleased to confirm that Writtle University College and ARU (Anglia Ruskin University) are joining together. The merger will happen during the 23/24 academic year. Writtle's full range of Higher and Further Education courses will continue to be delivered on site at the Writtle campus, enhanced by resources available at nearby ARU. If you are starting your course in September 2024, your degree will be awarded by ARU.
We have invested over £1.5million in our equine facilities to enhance your hands-on access to specialist resources.
We are the only UK institution to have our own bespoke equine stud facility on campus.
Our facilities include two large indoor riding arenas, floodlit outdoor menage, bespoke therapy barns, stables, water treadmill, solarium, round pen and oval horsewalker.
You will benefit from our work with organisations like the International Association of Animal Behaviour Consultants (IAABC) to bring specialist tuition and support during your Equine Behavioural Science degree.
We have a wide range of scientific and technological equipment that is used to enhance taught sessions, as well as enabling you to conduct original research projects that are relevant to the industry.
Our students' research findings have been presented at conferences such as the International Society of Equitation Science, the Universities Federation for Animal Welfare and the British Society of Animal Science.
You will have the opportunity to work with World Horse Welfare, assisting in the rehabilitation and training of their rescue horses in preparation for re-homing.
We create unique degrees in consultation with industry to ensure our course content remains relevant
Aimed at those individuals who wish to support their interest in the equine athlete, with a robust grounding in scientific principles relevant to the industry. The equine athlete is a complex creature, with supporting needs that address the way in which the animal is managed, to maximise performance in a range of diverse disciplines. There are very many branches to this support, as there would be for a human athlete, covering elements such as nutrition, equitation science, training, health and disease, managing gait abnormalities, the influence of extrinsic factors such as coaching the rider, saddle fit, behaviour, farriery and many more. This programme aims to provide the student with a thorough understanding of all of the possible contributors to performance, from a micro to macro level; thus enabling the individual to contribute positively to equine performance. Developing a thorough scientific understanding, combined with the ability to apply that knowledge practically, will enable the individual to take a proactive role in the industry following graduation. Writtle’s approach of ‘science into practice’ is never more evident than in this programme; developing excellent communication skills will be key to the graduate prospects for students who have undertaken this award.
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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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Equine Performance Science BSc (Hons) at Writtle University College
40% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
10% | Elementary occupations |
5% | Teaching Professionals |
5% | Administrative occupations |
5% | Caring personal services |
5% | Teaching Professionals |
0% | Business and public service associate professionals |
0% | Therapy professionals |
0% | Other Health Professionals |
0% | Sales occupations |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
This particular course
Costs
Tuition Fees Equine Performance Science BSc (Hons)
England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
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Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
EU | £13080 | year 1 |
International | £13080 | year 1 |
EU | £14000 | year 1 |
International | £14000 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
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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)
- year 2
- year 3
About Writtle University College
Writtle University College (WUC) is located in a natural setting near Chelmsford, where students can enrol in vocational subjects related to Animal Care, Agriculture, Equine study, and more. New students can expect a green campus specialised in animal and agricultural sciences, with the possibility of studying Part-time or as a part of their Short Courses or Certificates of Competence.
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Student composition of Writtle University College
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Total number of students enrolled at Writtle University College by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 685
- postgraduates:
- 60
- Total:
- 745
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Equine Studies”: 655 Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
Where is this programme taught
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Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) | UCAS Tariff | City | ||
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Equine Science BSc (Hons) | Aberystwyth University | 83% | 0% | 6% | £9000 | £18830 | 160 | Aberystwyth | On campus Full-time | |
Equine Behavioural Science (with Foundation Year) BSc (Hons) | Writtle University College | 89% | 0% | 9% | £9250 | £13080 £14000 | 126 | Chelmsford | On campus Full-time | |
Equine Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation (with Foundation Year) BSc (Hons) | Writtle University College | 89% | 0% | 9% | £9250 | £13080 £14000 | 126 | Chelmsford | On campus Full-time | |
Equine Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation BSc (Hons) | Writtle University College | 89% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £13080 £14000 | 136 | Chelmsford | On campus Full-time | |
Equine Performance Science BSc (Hons) | Writtle University College | 89% | 0% | 9% | £9250 | £13080 £14000 | 131 | Chelmsford | On campus Full-time | |
Equine Science and Management BSc (Hons) | Scotland's Rural College University | - | - | - | £9250 | £16000 | - | Edinburgh | On campus Full-time | |
Equine Behaviour, Health and Welfare BSc (Hons) | Nottingham Trent University | 89% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £15600 | 125 | Nottingham | On campus Full-time | |
Equine and Veterinary Bioscience BSc (Hons) | Aberystwyth University | 83% | 0% | 10% | £9000 | £18830 | 160 | Aberystwyth | On campus Full-time | |
Equine Behaviour, Health and Welfare BSc (Hons) | Nottingham Trent University | 89% | 0% | 10% | £9250 | £15600 | 161 | Nottingham | On campus Full-time | |
Equine Performance Science (with Foundation Year) BSc (Hons) | Writtle University College | 89% | 0% | 9% | £9250 | £13080 £14000 | 126 | Chelmsford | On campus Full-time |