Equine Management
The Foundation Degree (FdSc) in Equine Management, validated by Ulster University, is unique within the island of Ireland. This full-time course, which has been developed in consultation with the equine industry, aims to produce motivated graduates with practical and managerial skills and the ability to make sound judgements in all aspects of managing an equine enterprise.
| Award Name | Degree - Foundation at UK Level 5 |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | |
| Awarding Body | Ulster University |
| NFQ Level |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree - Foundation at UK Level 5 | Ulster University |
Duration
2 years including work placement.
Entry Requirements
Irish Leaving Certificate
Please consult the UCAS website Tariff Tables below.
Leaving Certificate Applied and Leaving Certificate Foundation Level are not considered as meeting entry requirements for CAFRE programmes. If you require guidance on entry qualifications please email the Key Contact for this course.
Ulster University validated course applications are subject to meeting their General Entrance Requirements www.ulster.ac.uk/study/entrance requirements/
Practical experience:
Those wishing to undertake the riding module should be at British Horse Society Stage 2 Level. Please note the weight limit for riding is 89kg (14 stone), including tack and equipment.
Careers / Further progression
Course Progression
Students may have the opportunity to progress onto the second year of the BSc (Hons) in Equine Management or onto postgraduate studies.
Career options include equine business owners/managers, technical advisers, horse trainer, jockey, National and International grooms, thoroughbred and sport horse stud grooms, sales representatives and a range of jobs in the service and related industries.
Further information
How To Apply:
Apply through UCAS.
Institution code: A45
Course code: D422
Full-time applicants:
If you’re applying for a full-time Foundation or Honours Degree course you must submit your application through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) at: www.ucas.com
The UCAS website will list the code names and numbers for all our courses. Our Institute code is A45. Full instructions and detailed online help are available from UCAS at the touch of a button. It includes a guide called ‘Applying Online’, available as a PDF file, which has all the background information you need on the application process. If you’re planning to start your course in Autumn 2024, UCAS will accept your application from 5th September 2023.
Applications made after 31st January 2024, are placed through UCAS Extra. These are deemed as late applications and will only be considered at the discretion of the College, if there are vacancies on the course, but please do check with us. Applications received after 30th June are entered into UCAS Clearing.
If you apply before the 31st January, a decision on your application will normally be made by the end of March. You will be informed of the decision through your UCAS Hub. If you already have the appropriate entry qualifications, we may make you an unconditional offer and you will be able to decide immediately if you wish to take up the offer. If you are still studying for the necessary entry qualifications, we may make you a conditional offer, specifying the minimum grades you need to obtain in your examinations.
For some courses an interview will be necessary before a final decision can be made. When you have received replies from all your UCAS choices, you must decide upon one ‘firm’ acceptance, and you may select a second as ‘insurance’.
The final selection is normally made in mid-August when examination results are issued. If you do not achieve the grades we asked for in our conditional offer you may still be offered a place and you should check with our Admissions Office.
To apply to study this course full-time please follow the Application link to the UCAS website below.
Students who have previously completed a Foundation Degree may apply to top-up their qualification through full-time study, please follow this link to the UCAS website. If you have previously completed a Foundation Degree, you can apply to top-up your qualification through part-time study, please follow this link.
The Foundation Degree (FdSc) in Equine Management, validated by Ulster University, is unique within the island of Ireland. The course which has been developed in consultation with the equine industry to meet their needs, aims to produce motivated graduates with practical and managerial skills and the ability to make sound judgements in all aspects of managing an equine enterprise.
Modules (Level 4: Year 1)
Breeding and stud practices
Equine facilities management
Equine management practices
Equine structures and systems
Principles of equine nutrition
Option: Equitation or Horse racing industry
Modules (Level 5: Year 2)
Applied enterprise management
Equine performance physiology
Horse health and welfare
Management of the equine athlete
Research methods and data analytics
Work-based learning
Semester one of second year is dedicated to a work-based learning placement. This allows students to develop technical and commercial expertise.
Key Contact
Alison Morris
Senior Lecturer (Equine)
e: Alison.Morris@daera-ni.gov.uk