We have an international reputation for equine education. Our students are challenged to reach new heights in their fields.
If you’re passionate, hard-working and motivated to make a difference, we’ll give you the skills and connections to channel this energy into an exciting equine career. Whatever your career aspirations, you’ll find plenty of opportunities to gain experience on and off campus.
BSc (Hons) Equine Science
If you’re passionate about horses and science and want to learn more about how these incredible animals work, then this is the course for you.
BSc (Hons) Equine Performance and Rehabilitation
If you’re passionate about maximising equine performance and rehabilitation alongside veterinary and professional teams, then this is the ideal course for you. This degree is also ideal for those looking to combine practical equine skills with a love for science and research.
BSc (Hons) Equine Behaviour and Welfare
If you're passionate about the human-horse relationship from an equine welfare perspective, and want to understand how horses interpret our world to enhance their wellbeing, then this is the ideal course for you. You don’t need to ride horses, you simply need a keen interest in horse behaviour, learning and welfare.
BSc (Hons) Equestrian Sports Coaching
Immerse yourself in a high-performance equine environment, enhancing your practical coaching skills with riders of all levels on campus. You’ll graduate with a strong portfolio of coaching experience and have opportunities to work alongside top-level coaches and at international competitions.
BSc (Hons) Equestrian Sports Science
Equestrian sport has two athletes - the horse and rider, so is a particularly unique sport. If you’re interested in improving horse and rider performance and want to learn more about the way these two athletes interact, then this is the ideal course for you.
BA (Hons) International Horseracing Business
Study horseracing business with practising industry professionals and gain the experience you need to succeed in the global racing business.
We provide real-world environments to apply theory to practice in workshops and seminars, as well as part of your undergraduate dissertation. Be exposed to research projects, industry conferences and international equine events. You'll gain valuable insights and make connections for the future.
Working alongside equine scientists, trainers, entrepreneurs and other professionals, you'll develop their expertise in line with industry best practice, and contribute to research that’s advancing welfare standards as well as performance for the horse and rider.
Equine Academy
With a proven reputation for supporting and developing talented young riders, both in their competition career and academically, our equestrian athletes receive world-class coaching to develop their competition careers. Graduates include Rio Olympic medal winner Astier Nicolas and dressage star Olivia Oakeley.
“There’s a sense that, as I’m from Hartpury, my standards and expertise is high. Doing work experience at the Hartpury Yard and Equine Therapy Centre has definitely raised the bar for me. Working with the hands-on staff and professors has given me a view as to how standards should be when working with equine athletes.”
Watch: I went to Hartpury. Now I work at major international events.
Saskya Bingei, BSc (Hons) Equestrian Sports Science
“There’s a sense that, as I’m from Hartpury, my standards and expertise is high. Doing work experience at the Hartpury Yard and Equine Therapy Centre has definitely raised the bar for me. Working with the hands-on staff and professors has given me a view as to how standards should be when working with equine athletes.”
Watch: I went to Hartpury. Now I work at major international events.
Saskya Bingei, BSc (Hons) Equestrian Sports Science
TEF Gold
Our undergraduate provision has been awarded Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) Gold in all aspects - Overall, Student Experience, and Student Outcomes.
Teaching quality
Ranked in the top 10 universities for teaching quality (The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide, 2024).
Graduate employability
97% of our graduates are in employment, further study or other purposeful activity (Graduate Outcomes, 2023).
Academic support
We’ve been named as the top university in England for academic support (National Student Survey, 2023).
Settle into an accommodation option to suit your taste and budget – at Hartpury University, undergraduate students can choose to live on-campus surrounded by Gloucestershire’s beautiful countryside or off-campus in the heart of Gloucester City centre. Enjoy the best of both worlds.
We can help you understand how it all works, and what you need to do next. Find out everything you need to know about tuition fees, student loans and bursaries and scholarships. In 2021/22, we provided assistance to over 1/3 of our students through bursaries, scholarships and grants, totalling a little under £1million.
When you become a student at Hartpury, you become part of our community. As a small university, we provide personalised support based on your individual requirements and aspirations. Our teams cover wellbeing, achievement and success, learning support, careers, and more. From wellbeing, safety and employability, to finance, accommodation and IT, our staff will answer your questions or get you set up with someone who can.
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