Equine Studies HNC
UCAS 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 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
- NC Equestrian Skills or Business Studies
- 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:
- 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?
Additional information for course delivery in 2021-22
From September 2021, it is our intention that physical campuses will be open to all students for access to study facilities, support services and social activities, subject to Scottish Government guidance. Our priority is to provide a safe learning environment for all students and staff. We will continue to review government guidance as restrictions shift and will inform you of any further changes to the information provided below about your course. You will study the course through our blended learning approach. From September, where practical and safe to do so, on-campus practical delivery will be prioritised and placements introduced in line with the Scottish Government guidance, including social distancing. Where this is not possible alternative options will be available. The theory elements may be delivered online through a combination of tutor-supported study, video-based seminars and self-directed study using the university's virtual learning environment. You can access your online and video-based classes from home however it is our intention to provide on-campus space for individual students where required as far as possible. Further information will be provided by your home campus. You will have an opportunity to attend an online, face to face or blended induction at the start of the course. International students requiring a Student Route visa to study with us must access scheduled classes on-campus.- 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?
- North Highland College UHI
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) | 2020-21 | 2021-22 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 2020-21 | 2021-22 |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time per year | £6,720 | £6,915 |
| Part-time (per HN credit) | £448 | £461 |
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) | 2020-21 | 2021-22 |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time per year | £7,020 | £7,230 |
| Part-time (per HN credit) | £468 | £482 |
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 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 BA (Hons) Equine Business Management at North Highland College UHI.
Is there more information available online?
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Apply for Equine Studies HNC
We are delighted that you are thinking about studying at the University of the Highlands and Islands. We operate a fair and open admissions system committed to equality of opportunity and non-discrimination. We consider all applications on merit and on the basis of ability to achieve, without discrimination on grounds of gender, age, disability, ethnicity and socio-economic background. We welcome applications from all prospective students and aim to provide appropriate and efficient services to students with disabilities.