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Higher National Diploma - HND
Oatridge
Full Time
SEP-25
2 Years
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Higher National Diploma - HND
Oatridge
Full Time
SEP-25
2 Years
Select a subject
There's never been a better time to study and work in this field, as the equine industry is growing year on year. This two-year course offers the mix of practical and theoretical knowledge you need to take on a variety of roles.
You'll learn practical skills like yard, stable and grassland management. You'll also learn about riding and horsemanship, instructional techniques and of course about the horses themselves.
In addition to that, you'll gain more general business knowledge, including event management, supervisory and organisational skills and an introduction to marketing.
The course offers Riding or Non-Riding options at both campuses.
Throughout the course you'll develop business, supervisory and organisational skills through theory sessions and practical elements such as yard management.
You'll gain the knowledge required to work in a variety of roles in the equine industry through modules such as Planning Equine Facilities, Managing an Event, Practical Stable Management and Introduction to Marketing.
Exam type
A levelA level:
DE Grades / Points required
Scottish Higher:
CC Grades / Points required
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):
H4,H4 Grades / Points required
Including a Science subject
Including a Science subject
Including a Science subject
Students living in
England
£7,250 per year
Students from England
This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£1,285 per year
Students from Scotland
This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£7,250 per year
Students from Wales
This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£7,250 per year
Students from Northern Ireland
This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£7,250 per year
Students from Channel Islands
This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£16,000 per year
Students from EU
This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£16,000 per year
Students from International
£16000 Per year
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