Course summary
Throughout the course you will develop: •the theoretical and practical knowledge and skills required to equip you for a variety of roles in the equine industry •knowledge of nutrition, fitness, anatomy and physiology, equine selection and preparation of horses for competitions •practical business skills through modules such as Equine Facility Management and Yard Management •transferable skills such as IT skills and teamwork. Students will also undertake early morning and weekend yard duties as part of the course. Upon successful completion of this course students may apply to join Year 2 of HND Equine Studies.
How to apply
This course is not accepting applications from students requiring a Student visa. For more information, please contact the course provider.
31Jan
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.
Application codes
Please select a course option – you will then see the application code you need to use to apply for the course.
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
A level - DE
Scottish Higher - CC
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H4, H4
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Additional entry requirements
Interview
Applicants may be invited for interview.
Other
Recorded evidence of your riding ability, to include a minimum of walk, trot, canter and jumping will be requested if you are invited for interview. It would be advantageous if applicants held BHS Stage 1 and 2 or the Pony Club B test.
English language requirements
Applicants whose native language is not English and who have not been educated previously in the English language must provide evidence of their English language ability to ensure they can cope with the demands of a course taught and assessed in English. Further information about the English Language tests that we currently accept as proof of English Language ability can be viewed on our website. English language tests should be no more than two years old on the start date of your chosen course.
Guidance on English Language requirements
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £7000 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £7000 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £7000 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £7000 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £7000 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £1285 | Year 1 |
| EU | £16000 | Year 1 |
| International | £16000 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Scottish students can apply to the Students Award Agency for Scotland (SAAS) to have tuition fees paid by the Scottish government. Students from the rest of the UK can apply for financial assistance, including a loan to cover the full cost of the tuition fees, from the Student Loan Company.
Provider information
SRUC Scotland's Rural College
SRUC Edinburgh
West Mains Road
Edinburgh
EH9 3JG