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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: D42W

Equine Performance and Welfare

Hartpury University
Gloucester, England
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4 yearsDuration
£18,150Per Year (Intl)
£24,000Avg. Graduate Salary
87%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in agriculture and food science with the BSc (Hons) Equine Performance and Welfare at Hartpury University. Based in Gloucester, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. You'll be uniquely equipped to lead equestrian sport into a more sustainable and welfare-driven future. We’ll support you to adopt an innovative and scientific mind-set, building both specialist and transferable skills to help you stand out when you graduate. You’ll explore the science behind sustainable equestrian success while actively promoting a “good life” for all. Graduates of this course will influence, educate, and drive meaningful change across equestrian welfare, performance, and policy landscapes across the racing, sports and charitable sectors of the industry. Home/uk fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a 90% continuation rate, and 78% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Equine Anatomy and Physiology
Horse Behaviour and Welfare Science
Performance Training and Conditioning
Equestrian Sport Management
Equine Health and Disease Prevention
Sustainable Equestrian Practices
Research Methods in Equine Science
Applied Welfare Assessment and Ethics
UCAS Code:D42W
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BBC

BBC or equivalent from at least two full A Levels.

UCAS Points112

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£18,150

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£72,600

Home Student Fee

£9,790

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Hartpury University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£22,000£24,000£26,000
3 years£18,500£21,000£25,000
5 years£21,500£26,500£30,500

UK subject average: £24,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 12% below UK average salary
This course
£21,000
UK average
£24,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 10% above UK average salary
This course
£26,500
UK average
£24,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £5,500 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH06-01-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

66%Working
12%Studying
12%Work & Study
3%Seeking Work
31%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH06-01-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Subject-level average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
87%
Learning opportunities
83%
Assessment and feedback
82%
Academic support
90%
Organisation and management
76%
Learning resources
75%
Student voice
79%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
79%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About Hartpury University

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