Hartpury University

Overview

Hartpury University is a specialist provider of agriculture, animal, equine, sport and veterinary education, based in Gloucestershire, in the heart of England’s countryside.

The university offers both taught and applied research degrees at master’s level, as well as PhDs, spanning subject areas of animal, agriculture, equine, sport and veterinary studies. The campus is situated within 360 hectares of rural grounds, and offers world-class facilities and expertise, small class sizes and a personal approach to learning.

The campus is home to an 1,800-strong student body – passionate about performance, academia and business. They help to improve the futures of people, animals and the planet, whilst developing their own expertise and careers.

The university has received investments totalling more than £50 million in recent years, a significant part of which is invested in world-class teaching facilities and technologies. It is no surprise that Hartpury is ranked within the top 20 UK universities for teaching quality.

There are nine businesses on site, which offer excellent learning and research opportunities. Hartpury offers flexible part-time and full-time postgraduate programmes to fit around commitments. Applications from industry professionals are welcome.

Hartpury University students on Postgraduate Search say:

“Hartpury is a place like I’ve never experienced before. This is my first year here and the campus is nothing short of beautiful. the uni is so unique and offers something completely different than anywhere else I’ve studied or visited.”

“Best in the country for Equine. Small university but with ambitious plans and a global reach.”

“Hartpury, from Day 1, has been amazing. Compared to my undergrad at a different university, my course at Hartpury has been so well organised and straight to the point.”

Postgraduate

Hartpury University offers postgraduate study in agriculture, animal, equine, sport and veterinary physiotherapy subjects. Students can undertake postgraduate study immediately after completing their honours degree or after time out from education.

Hartpury’s postgraduate offer is flexible and can include weekend block delivery supported by online learning materials to enable study to fit in around commitments, including work and family.

There are opportunities for bite-size or part-time study to gain postgraduate certificates, diplomas or full masters qualifications. For more information, prospective students can visit Hartpury’s website.