What is special about this course?
If you love horses and would like to make a career out of working with them, the HNC Equine Studies at North Highland College UHI is the course for you.
You will learn the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required to be able to work with horses to a high standard. You will also be prepared for your BHS exams.
Special features
- You will have the chance to take part in local competitions
- You will develop key business and management skills
Accommodation
We can provide information on local accommodation options on request to help you find a place to stay.
Entry requirements
- BHS Stage II or equivalent, such as Pony Club B Test or NC Equestrian Skills and Business Studies
- If you do not have these qualifications, your application will still be considered on individual merit and past experience
Access routes
- NC Equestrian Skills and Business Studies
Year 1 - HNC
Mandatory units are:
- Preparation of horses for competitions
- Graded unit 1
- Equine anatomy and physiology
- Equine facility management
- Equine fitness
- Equine health
- Equine nutrition
- Equine selection
Option units may include:
- The Brood Mare
- The Stallion
- Creating a culture of customer care
- Driving the single turnout
- Equine youngstock
- Equitation
- Equitation for the leisure industry
How will I study my course?
- Full-time
- Part-time (structured)
- You will learn through a combination of face-to-face lectures and tutorials in the classroom, as well as practical tutorial sessions at stables (Caithness; Sutherland; Isle of Skye and Western Isles; Wester Ross; Orkney; Inverness; Fife; Angus; Aberdeenshire; Moray; and East Lothian)
- Rotational weekend work from November to March is a requirement of the course: normally 1 week in 4
How long will my course last?
- Full-time: 1 year
- Part-time (structured): 2 years
Where can I study my course?
Start date
- September
Fees
For students normally domiciled in Scotland or the European Union/EEA (outside of the UK) and with a term time address in Scotland, the following fees apply:
| Higher National Awards (HNC, HND) | 2018-19 | 2019-20 |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time per year | £1,285 | £1,285 |
| Part-time (per HN credit) | £86 | £86 |
*The Home-Scotland/EU fee rate is set by the Scottish Government and will be confirmed by March 2019.
Rest of UK students
For students normally domiciled in the rest of the UK (England, Wales and N. Ireland) and with a term time address in Scotland studying this course, the following fees apply:
| Higher National Awards (HNC, HND) | 2018-19 | 2019-20 |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time per year | £6,720 | £6,720 |
| Part-time (per HN credit) | £448 | £448 |
Fees are payable in advance each academic year unless otherwise agreed.
There are a number of funding options available to UK and EU students to help you pay for your studies and your cost of living whilst studying.
International students
For students who do not normally reside in the UK or European Union and with a term-time address in Scotland, the following fees apply:
| Higher National Awards (HNC, HND) | 2018-19 | 2019-20 |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time per year | £6,720 | £6,855 |
| Part-time (per HN credit)** | £448 | £457 |
*There is no part-time study option for Tier 4 sponsored international students.
Funding
External scholarships and financial support may be available. Contact North Highland College UHI for more information.
What can I do on completion of my course?
On completion of your course you might like to consider roles in equine retail, equine facilities, studwork or as a competition groom in equine and leisure, either at home or abroad.
Can I progress into further study?
You can progress to the HND Equine Studies at North Highland College UHI.
Is there more information available online?
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