Equine Behavioural Science BSc (Hons)
Anglia Ruskin University
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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SEP-25

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3 Years

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Further your knowledge and understanding of horse behaviour, health and welfare management with our practical, hands-on degree at ARU in Writtle. As a student here youll study specialist behaviour modules and use your knowledge to analyse and evaluate all areas of horsemanship, such as training, nutrition and welfare management. Youll be based in the Equine Training and Development Centre, which offers extensive facilities including a working stable yard, riding arenas and an equine therapy ...Read more

Further your knowledge and understanding of horse behaviour, health and welfare management with our practical, hands-on degree at ARU in Writtle. As a student here youll study specialist behaviour modules and use your knowledge to analyse and evaluate all areas of horsemanship, such as training, nutrition and welfare management. Youll be based in the Equine Training and Development Centre, which offers extensive facilities including a working stable yard, riding arenas and an equine therapy barn. There are around 70 horses on campus, and youre able to bring your own horse to university too.Our course team includes industry-experienced staff and practitioners in equine rehabilitation, behaviour, nutrition and breeding, as well as competition riders and UKCC coaches.We also work with the International Association of Animal Behaviour Consultants (IAABC) to bring you specialist tuition from renowned equine behavioural scientists. When you graduate, youll be able to apply for professional membership of the IAABC and receive ongoing support throughout your career.

WUSCA ranking:
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61/101
CUG Subject Ranking
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10th
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121st
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24 Nov 23

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Entry requirements

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Scottish Higher

Scottish Higher:

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UCAS Tariff:

96 Grades / Points required

Extended Project:

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International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

24 Grades / Points required

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):

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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

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96 UCAS tariff points, to include 3 x B An equivalent or higher combination of grades to that indicated above will also be accepted.

96 UCAS tariff points, to include one GCE A level grade C or above A minimum of four GCSEs grade A*–C (9-4) including, English Language, Mathematics and Science

Writtle University College welcomes applicants studying the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ). For more information please contact admissions@writtle.ac.uk

Total (IB) Diploma point score of 24 or more

96 UCAS tariff points, to include 3 x HE (B1) higherAn equivalent or higher combination of grades to that indicated above will also be accepted.

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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Students from Channel Islands

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£14,000 per year

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£14,000 per year

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£14000 Per year

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Anglia Ruskin University
Anglia Ruskin University , Cambridge

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Anglia Ruskin University
Lordship Road Writtle CM1 3RR United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Chelmsford   1.1 miles away

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