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PostgraduatePostgraduate Certificate

Equine Behaviour and Welfare

Hartpury University
Gloucester, England
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1 yearDuration
£6,250Per Year (Intl)
£6,250Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in agriculture and food science with the PgCert Equine Behaviour and Welfare at Hartpury University. Based in Gloucester, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year part-time structure. This is the ideal postgraduate course for those who want to integrate advanced science with the field of equine behaviour and welfare. You’ll apply theory to practice in a supported setting, while developing new expertise to advance your knowledge and career. Key to the course is optimising horse welfare through understanding the associations between behavioural and management strategies, as well as health and performance within the domestic horse. You’ll benefit from world-class technologies including a well-renowned equine therapy and rehabilitation centre that’s leading the way in r... 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 85% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Equine Behaviour and Learning Theory
Welfare Assessment and Management Strategies
Equine Health and Performance Physiology
Applied Behaviour Modification Techniques
Research Methods in Equine Science
Domestic Horse Management and Husbandry
Therapeutic Rehabilitation and Rehabilitation Principles
Professional Practice and Critical Evaluation
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£6,250

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£6,250

Home Student Fee

£6,250

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

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💼 Employment Breakdown

70%Working
15%Studying
10%Seeking Work
Indicative Data

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