Overview

This Equine Science course from the University of Limerick provides you with the opportunity to underpin your career aspirations with specialist knowledge and skills. This programme, unique in Europe, has been developed because of the economic importance of the horse and related industries and the consequential need to produce highly qualified personnel with the specialised knowledge to exploit the potential of these industries.

The overall aim of the programme is to equip you with degree-level competence in the disciplines of Equine Science and a choice of professional studies in either Equitation (the art or practice of horse riding or horsemanship) or Equine Business Management. Graduates of the programme contribute to the continued development of the horse industry through the application of their knowledge, skills and research in Science, Equitation and Business Management

Career opportunities:

Employability skills from this degree:

Working independently and in teams

Working at all levels of the horse industry

Knowledge of equitation and business

Familiarity with the national and international horse industry

Thinking critically

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Biology

General Chemistry

Macroeconomics

Microeconomics

Horsemanship

Equine Anatomy & Physiology

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-07 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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120

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90

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61

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Limerick, Ireland

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

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120

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90

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61

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants are required to hold at the time of enrolment the established Leaving Certificate (or an approved equivalent) with a minimum of six subjects which must include:
Two H5 (Higher Level) grades

and

Four O6 (Ordinary Level) grades or Four H7 (Higher Level) grades
Subjects must include Mathematics, Irish or another language, and English.
Note: Grade F6 in Foundation Mathematics also satisfies the minimum entry requirements. Foundation Maths is not reckonable for scoring purposes.
In addition applicants must hold a H4 grade in one of the following: Physics, Chemistry, Physics with Chemistry, Biology, Agricultural Science, Applied Maths.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

21900 EUR / year

≈ 21900 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

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EU/EEA Nationals

5710 EUR / year

≈ 5710 EUR / year

Living costs

Limerick

Ireland

850 - 1150 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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