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Practical learning is embedded throughout our degrees from the start to prepare you for the world of work. Develop applied business expertise through live briefs and industry in the classroom, including from our 11 commercial enterprises on site and our 3,000 strong business network. On campus, you’ll have opportunities to gain insights into animal enterprises. These include canine and equine therapy and hydrotherapy centres and a working farm, competitive sports teams, from Hartpury’s Sports Academies to Gloucester-Hartpury Women’s RFC and national clubs and bodies via our Hartpury Sports Business Hub, as well as a Rider Performance Centre and international equine events. Industry opportunities A practical approach to learning

Further afield, you could gain valuable industry experience via placement opportunities within the UK or abroad, as well as an optional integrated placement year. Through the support of our Innovation Careers and Enterprise centre and your tutor, we’ll support you to secure a work placement that matches your interests and career goals. You’ll also hear from a range of industry specialists via guest lectures, including business experts and senior academics from other institutions. This will support you to make connections and grow your professional network, as well as exploring a world of potential career pathways. It could even lead to an exciting job prospect.

“What employers are looking for more than ever is not just a degree qualification, but what else a graduate has done along the way. They want people who are well-rounded, who can communicate in person as well as digitally. By the time students reach the final project stage at Hartpury, they will have been exposed to lots of different industry partners and employers to enable them to complete a practical real-world project. It’s not uncommon for students to find their career path from a practical project they completed at university.” Dr Steve Butts, Academic Dean (Teaching, Learning and Student Experience)