International Horseracing Business (with Foundation Year) (Hons) Hartpury University

Overview

Throughout the International Horseracing Business (with Foundation Year) (Hons) programme offered at Hartpury University , you’ll make valuable connections that can open the doors to a range of exciting work experience and graduate employment opportunities. You’ll also have opportunities to visit horseracing yards and racecourses across the UK and further afield, which will give you valuable insights ready for your career. Live business briefs, field trips and work experience will strengthen your understanding of the global racing world.

Your career

Industry opportunities on this course are diverse to ensure you develop the skills, experience and connections needed for your graduate career. Many of our students secure graduate roles with their work placement employers.

Several of our graduates from equine programmes have gone on to forge successful careers within the horseracing industry. One has even gone on to become the UK’s youngest racehorse trainer. Roles include:

• British Racing Authority's Development Programme

• Senior Regional Marketing Executive, The Jockey Club

• Account Manager, RDW Exhibitions

• Events Manager, Grandstand Media

• Nominations Executive, Tweenhills Stud

• Marketing & Communications at Dan Skelton Racing

• Racing Secretary

• Bookmaker data analyst

• Racing media & PR