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Achieve a bachelor’s degree in one further year of study or a master’s degree in two further years of study

On course to a career

For over 10 years, Hartpury University has welcomed Canadian provincial two and three year diploma students to join our advanced entry programs to obtain a bachelor’s degree in just a single year of further study. Our expertise across our specialist degrees in sport, agriculture, animal sciences and equine equips our graduates with the skills and knowledge to achieve their dream careers.

“The major draws for me were the time factor and how the courses at Hartpurywere more geared to what I was interested in. The modules available were a better fit for me than doing Kinesiology or Physical Education, which were the choices available in Canada. For both the undergraduate and master’s programme, the lecturers were phenomenal. I also really benefitted from the placement opportunities available. During my time at Hartpury I was able to work with Gloucester Rugby (a professional rugby club in England) and also at a local high school. Those experiences were not mandatory, but they were invaluable. The route I took at Hartpury has given me specialist knowledge that has been received positivelywhen I came back to Canada. I now work for the Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services. I also work part-time for a private facility, delivering a high-performance sports and conditioning programmes to elite youth athletes.” Adrian Parkes, (Fanshawe College) BSc Sports Performance and MSc Strength and Conditioning

Graduate profile

Why Hartpury?

We’re not your average British university. We’ve got the passion and drive to help you make a difference in your specialist subject area. By choosing Hartpury, you’re choosing high-quality teaching, cutting-edge facilities and a world of new opportunities.

Five reasons to studywithus:

You cangraduatewith a bachelor’s degree after one furtheryear of studyor achieve amaster’s degreewith two furtheryears of study. These pathways will enableyou to get a step ahead inyour chosen career. We’re ranked as a top20UKuniversity for teachingquality*. Our students benefit from15hours of contact time eachweek and small class sizes, you’ll receive a personalised experience fromthe dayyou arrive. 96%of ourgraduates are in employment or further studywithin 15 months**. Ourworld-class facilitieswill allowyou to develop skills ina professional environment thatmirrorsyour futureworkplace. With anetwork of 2,000organisationsworldwide,we’ll helpyoumake important connections that benefityour studyand careerprospects.We workwithbrands of all sizes – fromspecialists to global businesses. You’ll gain life and learning experience bystudying and living ina different country.Withplentyof opportunities to travel theUKandwider-Europe, you’ll become a global graduate.

* The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide, 2022 **Graduate Outcomes, 2021

Experience the best of the UK and Europe

When studying abroad, the location you select is just as important as the subject you study. Our 360-hectare campus provides a safe, picturesque environment in which to experience student life. Our students benefit from our surroundings and the leisure opportunities offered by the city of Gloucester and Cheltenham town centre. There’s always plenty to do on campus, but when it’s time to shop, eat, drink and have fun, it’s great to know that there are plenty of other options nearby.

If youwant to explore further, you can spend time in London, which is just two-and-a-half hours fromour campus, aswell as other UK tourist destinations such as Bristol, Bath, Birminghamand Stratford-on-Avon, all within an hour of Hartpury.

For the those who want to explore mainland Europe, it’s a quick ‘hop’ to Paris, Amsterdam or Madrid, with the beaches of Spain, Portugal or Greece also just a short flight away.

Living on or off campus you decide!

Many of our Canadian students enjoy the convenience and simplicity of living on campus, as well as the choice of being fully-catered or taking a self-catering approach.

“I loved living in halls in my first year. I was so close to everything and it was like being part of a family. My two roommates are still my best friends now.”

Sophie Hulme Canadian BSc Equine Science graduate

However, for those who want a more ‘urban’

experience, we can provide high quality self-catering student accommodation in the city of Gloucester, or you can go fully independent and access the local private rental market. There is plenty of suitable student accommodation in both Cheltenham and Gloucester.

Visit www.hartpury.ac.uk/uni-accommodation for more details

Students successfullycompleting a one- year degree, with aHartpuryadvanced entryprogram, will be eligible to complete a master’s programas a follow-up award. Did you knowthat you can achieve a master’s degreewith Hartpury in the same time as achieving a bachelor’s degree in Canada? “Double-up” on your experience

Master’s degrees are available in Sport Management, Strength & Conditioning, Sport Coaching

and Performance Analysis. We also offer a Master’s by Research program, if your interests are outside of those specific areas. If you choose to stay and complete a master’s with us, you’ll be eligible for a discount on the second set of tuition fees.

Your pathway

You can design your route from diploma to bachelor’s or master’s qualifications and beyond.

Here are some pathways you can take:

Where you are now

What you’ll do next

What you could do after 1 year

Canadian 2-year diploma (e.g. Recreation & Leisure Services)

BSc Sports Performance Top-Up degree (1 year)

Return to Canada or apply for a UK Graduate Route visa (2-year)

Canadian 2-year diploma (e.g. Fitness & Health Promotion)

BSc Sports Performance Top-Up degree (1 year)

MSc Strength & Conditioning (1-year)

Canadian 3-year diploma (e.g. Sports Management)

BA Sports Business Management, Advanced Entry (1 year)

MSc Sports Management (1-year)

Canadian 2-year diploma (e.g. Conservation Biology)

BSc Zoology, Advanced Entry (1 year)

Return to Canada or apply for a UK Graduate Route visa (2-year) or apply for Masters at Hartpury (1-year, e.g. MRes Animal Behaviour andWelfare)

Whileyou’re in theUK, as part of yourvisa, you canwork for up to 20 hours perweek during termtime and on anunrestricted basis during the holidayperiods. Separately, upon graduation, you can apply for the Graduation ImmigrationRoute, whichwill allowyou stayandwork in theUK for a further two-year period. Therefore, you could return to Canadawith not onlya degree (or even two!) but also a couple of solidyears ofwork experience underyour belt. Hartpury’s ICE (Innovation, Careers and Enterprise) teamwill be only too happy to help you to plan for this. Youwill be eligible for student visas to cover your period(s) of study in the UK. We’ll assist you in this process – rest assured, it’s nothing toworry about! Visas and immigration get your career off to a flying start in the UK

“Hartpury is a great place to come and hone your skills if you buy into everything that they can offer, you’ll leave a better person. I think Hartpury gives you a great education and really great memories, it’s worth buying your time into that.” Matt Evans, BSc Sports Coaching graduate Former Canadian international rugby player and Cornish Pirates TeamManager

Fees and finance

The cost of a one-year taughtmaster’s programme at Hartpury is also £13,000 and aMaster’s byResearch is £12,250. As a continuing student, by followingyourHartpurybachelor’s degreewith a master’s award, youwill receive a discount of £2,750. Living costs will vary according to accommodation options selected and other lifestyle choices. We’d recommend that students consider making an application to undertake their own research regarding sources of funding. Hartpury University is officially registeredwith Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) and Alberta Student Aid (ASA). The tuition fee for a one-year advanced entry program at Hartpury to obtain a bachelor’s degree is £13,000.

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