Course length: Three years full-time or four years with placement. This is the ideal course if you would like to become a specialist in equestrian psychology and sports science. The modules have been developed to reflect the growing need to gain a greater understanding of equine behaviour and the horse-human relationship. You will be able to select from a range of specialist modules in your second and final year, including: equitation science rider performance horse behaviour and welfare equine assisted therapies. The course complements study towards the internationally recognised British Horse Society (BHS) examinations and United Kingdom Coaching Certificate (UKCC).

This course will give you the skills you need to become a: Feed Research Officer Horse Passport Officer Insurance Assessor Medical Lab Assistant National Hunt Groom Postgraduate Researcher RSPCA Inspector Trainee Equine Veterinary Nurse Competition Groom. You will be equipped to start a career in: British Dressage British Horseracing Authority Cambridge University Newmarket Equine Hospital Om El Arab University of Glasgow World Horse Welfare.