Overview

The Equine Business Management (Hons) degree at University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) will help equip you with the skills you need for a career in equine business management including marketing, research, and sports science, as well as specific equine modules such as: equine selection; equine business management; equitation; work placement; current issues and legislation in the equine industry; equine behaviour; equine anatomy, physiology and health; and equine fitness, nutrition and welfare. Additionally, this programme is endorsed by the British Horse Society and we offer free training towards BHS exams.

What can I do on completion of my course?

A degree in Equine Business Management will provide you with excellent career prospects. Endorsed by the British Horse Society as training towards BHS exams, this award enables you to develop knowledge and skills highly valued by employers. Graduates could anticipate going on to jobs in public, private and voluntary organisations, taking on such roles as:

Yard manager

Coach

Schooling and training horses

Riding centre manager

Equine tourism

Equine research

Equine assisted learning

Equine rehabilitation

Self employment

You will also have the potential to become a local entrepreneur, with business start-ups in the equine, tourism and business sectors.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Current issues and legislation in the equine industry

Research skills

Developing entrepreneurial effectiveness

Sport and exercise science: a critical analysis

Marketing communications

Niche tourism (equine)

Employment law in the human resource context

Small business planning

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months
Part-time
- 96 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

Language

English

PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Blended, Online

Campus Location

Fort William, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

Entry to year one (CertHE):

3 Scottish Highers at Grade C or above or equivalent OR

2 A levels at grade C or above OR

NC in Equestrian Skills or Business Studies including level 6 study

Applicants with other qualifications or experience will be considered on an individual basis

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) or Accreditation of Prior Certificated Learning (APCL) may also be considered for those who have gained British Horse Society qualifications. Please contact the course team for more details

Advanced entry to year two of the degree:

Direct entry to year 2 may be possible with an HNC in an equine-related subject, or business subject with equine experience

Advanced entry to year three of the degree:

Direct entry to year 3 may be possible with an HND in an equine-related subject, or business subject with equine experience

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

15870 GBP / year

≈ 15870 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

1820 GBP / year

≈ 1820 GBP / year

Additional Details

Rest of the UK: £9,250 per year

Part-time

For students normally domiciled in Scotland: £915 per year

Rest of the UK: £1,542 (per 20 credit module)

International: £7,935 per year

Funding

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What can I do on completion of my course?

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Funding

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