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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 our students’ great learning experiences. Animal students have been enjoying trips to Cotswold Wildlife Park, Bristol Zoo Project, and Oak Brook Community Farm, and also completed the Big Garden Bird Watch.. This year, some of our second year students are also traveling to South Africa. 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 to White 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.

Our A-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: • Chemistry and Physics – UKAEA Culham Centre for Fusion Energy • Chemistry – London Science Museum • History – American Museum, Bath • Physical Education – Physiotherapist led workshop • Environmental Science and Geography – Eden Project and Iceland residential trip • Psychology – West Midlands Safari Park and Criminology Day • Business and Economics – JCB field trip • English – Cheltenham Literature Festival • Biology – Longleat Conservation Conference All of our subjects offer a range of guest speakers throughout your course. Are you ready for your adventure?

*Additional fees may apply for these optional trips

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