Equine Studies HNC
Course code 624D
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 UHI North Highland 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 receive intensive training as part of your course, including preparing for BHS exams
- You may have the opportunity to take part in local competitions
- You will develop key business and management skills
Accommodation
We offer modern student accommodation at a number of our locations.
Entry requirements
- NC Equestrian Skills or Business Studies
- Business qualifications with equine experience may also be considered
- Applicants with other qualifications or experience will be considered on an individual basis
Access routes
- It may be possible, with some additional bridging, to access with HNC Business.
Year 1 - HNC
Mandatory units are:
- Care of the competition horse
- 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
- We have many flexi-learning sites throughout Scotland that part-time students can access
How long will my course last?
- Full-time: 1 year
- Part-time (structured): 2 years
Where can I study my course?
- North Highland
Start date
- September
Fees
For students normally domiciled in Scotland, with a term-time address in Scotland, the following fees apply:
This includes
- EU nationals with settled or pre-settled status in the UK,
- EEA/Swiss nationals with settled status in the UK
- EEA/Swiss nationals with pre-settled status who are self-employed or migrant workers in the UK.
| Higher National Awards (HNC, HND) | 2022-23 | 2023-24 |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time per year | £1,285 | £1,285 |
| Part-time (per HN credit) | £86 | £86 |
Rest of UK students
For students normally domiciled in the rest of the UK (England, Wales and N. Ireland, including Channel Islands and the Isle of Man) and with a term time address in Scotland, the following fees apply:
| Higher National Awards (HNC, HND) | 2022-23 | 2023-24 |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time per year | £7,110 | £7,110 |
| Part-time (per HN credit) | £474 | £474 |
Fees are payable in advance each academic year unless otherwise agreed.
There are a number of funding options available to UK students to help you pay for your studies and your cost of living while studying.
International students
For students who do not normally reside in the UK, including EU/EEA and Swiss nationals without settled or pre-settled status in the UK, with a term-time address in Scotland, the following fees apply:
This includes EEA/Swiss nationals with pre-settled status who are not self-employed or migrant workers in the UK.
| Higher National Awards (HNC, HND) | 2022-23 | 2023-24 |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time per year | £7,440 | £7,980 |
| Part-time (per HN credit) | £496 | £532 |
Part-time study is not open to international student requiring Student Route visa sponsorship to study in the UK.
Funding
External scholarships and financial support may be available. Contact UHI North Highland 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 BA (Hons) Equine Business Management at UHI North Highland.
Is there more information available online?
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Please note that UHI North Highland, UHI Outer Hebrides and UHI West Highland will be changing their names to become UHI North, West and Hebrides in August 2023, subject to Scottish Government approval. This will not impact on your choice of course or how and where you will study.
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