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Access to Higher Education at Hartpury

If you want to gain the knowledge, skills, and qualifications you need to progress onto university, an Access to Higher Education Diploma provides the perfect pathway to achieving your goals. All of our diplomas include core units in science, business, research projects, and higher education study skills, with opportunities to study towards English and Maths qualifications, if required.

Land-Based Studies (Agriculture, Animal, or Equine)

Your progression opportunities Our students have gone on to study undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in sports business, coaching, conditioning, management, performance, and therapy at Hartpury University and other institutions. This could lead to a career as: sessions to develop the skills and knowledge of sport. Learn from people who understand the science and support networks behind professional athletes. With access to state-of the-art sports facilities, rehabilitation labs, gyms and pitches, you’ll be well-prepared for your university course. Your modules could include Human Physiology, Coaching, Sports Science, and Injury Management. Sports Studies Our Sports Studies Access Diploma is the perfect entry point to start your journey towards a career in the global sports industry. You’ll complete academic and practical

Our Land-Based Studies Access Diploma will provide you with the necessary study skills and field-specific grounding to succeed in your chosen agriculture, animal, or equine degree. Benefit from practical sessions on our commercial Home Farm, as well as getting hands-on with our animal collection and equine centre. Your modules could include Business, Science, Bioscience, and Chemistry, as well as land-based skills and specialist Animal/Equine modules. Your progression opportunities Our students have gone on to study undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in animal science, behaviour and welfare, equine science, veterinary nursing, and agriculture at Hartpury University and other institutions. This could lead to a career as: • Animal/Equine Nutritionist • Cattery/Kennel Technician • Veterinary Nurse/Equine Veterinary Nurse • Farm Manager • Competition or Stud Groom

• Sports Therapist • Fitness Instructor • PE Teacher • Sports Nutritionist • Sports Psychologist • Sports Coach

• Yard Manager • Horse Trainer

Entry requirements There are no formal entry requirements for our Access diplomas. You'll be invited to an interview to discuss your application.

If you’re over 19 and you’ve already studied a college course, you may be eligible to take out an Advanced Learner Loan. If you progress to university, you may not be required to pay this back.