Undergraduate > Equine:

Foundation Degree (FdSc) Equine Studies

Course Aims

This course is designed for students who plan to work in the equine industry in a 'hands-on'; manner, having a strong emphasis on applied horse handling skills in either a stud or equitation-based environment.

Special Features

A general grounding in business skills and scientific issues relating to the production feeding and training of a variety of specialist topics such as grassland management, equine technology and reproduction. Year 2 options include Exercise and Training and Grassland Science and Production.

Career Prospects

Opportunities for those who complete the course include:

• Stud management
• Youngstock training
• Equine trainers/instructors
• Bloodstock management
• Livery and competition yard management
• Equine event management
• Equine administration

What Next?

There is the opportunity to progress to the BSc (Hons) Equine Studies.