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Get out in the field

As a Hartpury College student, you’ll see theory come to life during field trips, study tours and plenty of hands-on activities. Here are just some of the recent examples of

OurA-level students We organise plenty of trips and activities to bring your A-level learning to life.* Here are just some examples from recent years: • Geography – fieldwork at Seaton Beach and Cardiff Bay, and an exciting trip to Iceland. • Biology – residential trip to Margam Country Park and visit to Slimbridge Wetland Centre. • Psychology – industry event in Paris and revision conferences. • Physical Education – guest speakers from different areas of the sports industry. • Physics – Culham Centre for Fusion Energy and The Big Bang Fair for young scientists. • Business and Economics – trip to CadburyWorld and guest speaker from the Bank of England. • English Literature and English Language – theatre trips and a revision conference. Are you ready for your adventure?

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Animal students have been enjoying trips to CotswoldWildlife Park, Crufts, and MonkeyWorld. In previous years, students even travelled further afield to observe indigenous species in Borneo. Agriculture students spend between 300 hours and one year gaining hands-on skills on local farms and our commercial farm business. Farm duties are a key part of the course in order to develop practical skills for the future. Equine students have travelled toWhite Stallion Ranch, Arizona to experience western riding, and the world-famous Spanish Riding School in Vienna to see different training techniques in action. Sport students have enjoyed trips to the Snowdome and sports stadiums, heard from industry guest speakers, and undertaken invaluable work placements. They’ve even travelled abroad for competitions with other colleges and ski trips. Outdoor Activity students spend two days a week – and Uniformed Protective Service spend one day a week (terms 2-3) – completing practical sessions. Activities include sailing, hill walking, climbing, Police team building, RAF practical days and Firefighter training.

*Additional fees apply for these optional trips

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