
Equine Studies HNC
Course Overview - Equine Studies HNC
Throughout the course you will develop:
•the theoretical and practical knowledge and skills required to equip you for a variety of roles in the equine industry
•knowledge of nutrition, fitness, anatomy and physiology, equine selection and preparation of horses for competitions
•practical business skills through modules such as Equine Facility Management and Yard Management
•transferable skills such as IT skills and teamwork.
Students will also undertake early morning and weekend yard duties as part of the course.
Upon successful completion of this course...
Throughout the course you will develop:<br/>•the theoretical and practical knowledge and skills required to equip you for a variety of roles in the equine industry<br/>•knowledge of nutrition, fitness, anatomy and physiology, equine selection and preparation of horses for competitions<br/>•practical business skills through modules such as Equine Facility Management and Yard Management<br/>•transferable skills such as IT skills and teamwork.<br/>Students will also undertake early morning and weekend yard duties as part of the course.<br/><br/>Upon successful completion of this course students may apply to join Year 2 of HND Equine Studies.
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
1 Years
Start Date
09/2026
Campus
Oatridge
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
1J68
Institution Code
S01
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
Scottish Higher
C,C
Including a science subject or English
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H4,H4
Including a science subject or English
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Applicants should be able to offer National 5 (A-C) or equivalent pass in English (for literacy), Maths (for numeracy) and a Science subject.
A level
D,E
Including a science subject
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Fees and funding
Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
---|---|---|---|
Scotland | £1,285 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £7,250 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
EU, International | £16,000 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |