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Foundation Degree in Science - FdSc
Duchy College Stoke Climsland
Full Time
SEP-25
2 Years
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Foundation Degree in Science - FdSc
Duchy College Stoke Climsland
Full Time
SEP-25
2 Years
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This programme has been designed for anyone who is interested in the training, behaviour and welfare of horses used for a wide range of purposes, from leisure to international competition. Delivery by a team of experienced professionals with established research in biomechanics, behaviour, psychology and the horse-human relationship, ensures that content is contemporary and encompasses recent advances within industry, whilst allowing exploration of traditional, established and emerging equestrian disciplines alike. Applicants should be interested in investigating all aspects of equitation through objective scientific research to support the horse within all aspects of horse-human interactions. We encourage you to develop your individual abilities and test factual knowledge through a variety of assessment methods including posters, leaflets, practical demonstrations and some written work.This programme will enable you to justify the use of horses for a range of purposes within the industry in which you will be employed. You will gain a detailed understanding of underpinning biology and psychology to support and develop an understanding of the complexities of working with horses. This is through a mixture of taught and practical sessions which are integral to the programme. Riding is offered within the practical day at the on-site Equestrian Centre which is managed by an experienced equitation science postgraduate with many years of industry experience. In addition your personal and professional skills are developed through work-related learning in industry, which is part of the course. There are study tours in both the first and second years to enhance and consolidate your experience which requires an additional financial contribution from each student.
Possible Progression(subject to availability) BSc (Hons) Applied Equitation Science final year at Duchy Stoke
Possible CareersEquine Behaviour Consultant Trainer Equine Management Researcher Welfare Organisations Equine Charity Rescue Centres Rehabilitation Work Racing Industry
Learner and Pastoral SupportWe pride ourselves on our student focused, friendly and supportive environment. Our dedicated support team are available for regular or ad hoc 1:1 learning or pastoral support needs.
Exam type
A levelA level:
DD Grades / Points required
Scottish Higher:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
UCAS Tariff:
48 Grades / Points required
Access to HE Diploma:
P:45 Grades / Points required
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
24 Grades / Points required
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
PPP Grades / Points required
At least 32 points must be at A2 level when considered alongside AS levels.
A minimum of 48 tariff points in total from appropriate subjects.
From acceptable level 3 qualifications.
Pass Access to HE with at least 45 credits at level 3, Merits and Distinctions may be required for particular subjects.
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
48 UCAS from appropriate subjects
A minimum of 48 UCAS tariff points in an appropriate subject.
In an appropriate subject.
Students living in
England
£8,600 per year
Students from England
This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£8,600 per year
Students from Scotland
This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£8,600 per year
Students from Wales
This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£8,600 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.
£16,500 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.
£8,600 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.
£16,500 per year
Students from International
£16500 Per year
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