Equine Behavioural Science
Entry requirements
Writtle University College welcomes applicants studying Access to HE Diploma courses. For more information please contact [email protected]
Writtle University College welcomes applicants studying the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ). For more information please contact [email protected]
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Total (IB) Diploma point score of 24 or more
80 UCAS tariff points, to include 2 x H2 (B1) higher An equivalent or higher combination of grades to that indicated above will also be accepted.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
80 UCAS tariff points, to include 2 x B An equivalent or higher combination of grades to that indicated above will also be accepted.
UCAS Tariff
80 UCAS tariff points, to include one GCE A level grade C or above A minimum of four GCSEs grade A*–C (9-4) including, English Language, Mathematics and Science
About this course
We are pleased to confirm that Writtle University College and ARU (Anglia Ruskin University) have joined together as of 29 February 2024. Writtle’s full range of Higher and Further Education courses will continue to be delivered on site at the new ARU Writtle campus, enhanced by resources available at nearby ARU Chelmsford If you are starting your course in September 2024, your degree will be awarded by ARU. Find out more about ARU, including our recent Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework, at www.aru.ac.uk
**Why you should study Equine at WUC…**
- You will be able to choose from one of three distinctive specialisms.
- We have invested significantly in our equine facilities to ensure you get hands-on access to specialist resources.
- Our facilities include two large indoor riding arenas, floodlit outdoor ménage, stud resources, bespoke therapy barns, stables, water treadmill, solarium, round pen and oval horsewalker.
- You will benefit from lectures, practical sessions and interactive workshops to enhance your learning.
- We have a wide range of scientific and technological equipment that is used to enhance taught sessions, as well as enabling you to conduct original research projects that are relevant to the industry.
- You will benefit from our work with the likes of International Association of Animal Behaviour Consultants (IAABC) to bring you specialist tuition and support during your degree.
- Our research findings have been presented at conferences such as the International Society of Equitation Science, the Universities Federation for Animal Welfare and the British Society of Animal Science.
- Our course team includes experienced practitioners in both McTimoney Animal Therapy, Veterinary Physiotherapy and Equitation Coaching.
- You will have the opportunity to work with World Horse Welfare, assisting in the rehabilitation and training of their rescue horses in preparation for re-homing.
This two year programme offers you the opportunity to pursue a specialist interest in the field of equine behaviour.
The course covers a range of practical and theoretical modules in anatomy and physiology, nutrition, health, as well as the specialist behaviour modules where you will develop your knowledge and understanding of the academic theory underpinning the natural behaviour of the horse, incorporating principles of ethology and psychology and the application of this to training and husbandry procedures.
The course structure follows the first two years of the BSc (Hons) Equine Behavioural Science making it very easy to progress straight onto this course following successful completion of the Dip HE in Equine Behavioural Science.
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