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UCAS CODE: 1J68

Course options

  • Qualification

    Higher National Certificate - HNC

  • Location

    Aberdeen

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    01-SEP-25

  • Duration

    1 Years

Course summary

This course will emphasise the practical and theoretical knowledge and skills you'll need for many roles in equine industry.

You'll learn about nutrition, fitness, anatomy and physiology, as well as equine facility and yard management.

A mixture of theoretical and practical study also covers essential business skills, like IT, communication and teamwork.

Upon completion of this course, you could transition into the HND equine course for a further year of study, or choose to move into a variety of roles in the equine sector, such as working in training yards, studs, equipment supply companies, racecourses, livery yards, hospitality and more .

The course offers Riding or Non-Riding options at both campuses.

What you'll learn

Throughout the course you'll develop the theoretical and practical knowledge and skills you need to take on a variety of roles in the equine industry.

You'll gain an understanding of nutrition, fitness, anatomy and physiology, equine selection and preparing horses for competitions.

You'll also gain practical business skills through modules like Equine Facility Management and Yard Management, as well as transferable skills like IT and teamwork.

Application deadline

29 January

Tuition fees

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£ 16,000per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

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University information

SRUC Scotland's Rural College

  • Campus address

    SRUC Scotland's Rural College, SRUC Edinburgh, West Mains Road, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City Of, EH9 3JG, Scotland

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