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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: W639
Bloodstock and Equine Performance Management(Top-Up)
Royal Agricultural UniversityCirencester, England
1 yearDuration
£16,950Per Year (Intl)
£25,000Avg. Graduate Salary
73%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Offered by Royal Agricultural University, the BSc (Hons) Bloodstock and Equine Performance Management(Top-Up) provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in agriculture and food science. Based in Cirencester, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. This top-up programme focuses on the themes of breeding, training, health, welfare and nutrition for all performance horses. You will also study bloodstock industry specialist modules, which allow you to explore the unique nuances and challenges of this sector. '"The programme equips students with the skills, knowledge, and adaptability needed to contribute meaningfully to the bloodstock industry" Ed Bailey, Ed Bailey Bloodstock Teaching on this programme includes a wide range of industry speakers representing both national and global organisations. International tuition fees are £16,950 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 5.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 84% student satisfaction rating, a 85% continuation rate, and 78% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Equine Breeding and Genetics
Bloodstock Industry Management
Equine Performance Training Principles
Equine Health and Veterinary Science
Equine Nutrition and Feeding
Equine Welfare and Behaviour
Racing Industry Economics and Operations
Applied Equine Performance Project
UCAS Code:W639
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£16,950
per year
Total Course Cost (1 years)£16,950
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 — Royal Agricultural University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £24,000 | £25,000 | £28,000 |
| 3 years | £20,000 | £23,500 | £27,500 |
| 5 years | £22,500 | £28,500 | £33,500 |
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▼ Close to UK average salary
This course
£23,500
UK average
£24,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 19% above UK average salary
This course
£28,500
UK average
£24,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £5,000 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 averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
73%
Overall
Teaching on my course
73%Learning opportunities
75%Assessment and feedback
69%Academic support
74%Organisation and management
65%Learning resources
84%Student voice
69%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
75%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Estimated Data
Source: Subject-level average for this provider
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About Royal Agricultural University
Royal Agricultural University offers Bloodstock and Equine Performance Management(Top-Up) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.
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