Hartpury University Prospectus

PROSPECTUS 2020

15hrs of contact time each week in your first year. This is 25% above the UK average 97% of our university graduates are in employment or further study within six months *

work placement providers 2,000 OVER

10 reasons to make Hartpury your home

Teaching Excellence Framework Gold

Our students come from nearly 50 different countries

200 OVER international sporting successes

50m Over £50 million invested in facilities in recent years, including our new Sports Academy and Agri-Tech centre 3 rd in the UK for postgraduate

70 species in our domestic and non-domestic animal collection

learning experience**

Book your place now www.hartpury.ac.uk/uni-opendays

200+ industry events on campus each year

*DLHE 2013-16 average over three years * *Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey 2018

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Contents

Meet us 2 Our story 3 Industry and employment 5 Big events 9 Teaching excellence 11 Impact-driven research 13 Explore the world 15 Outstanding facilities 17 Your classroom 23 Adventure 25 Party 27 Life outside lectures 29 Sports Academies 31 Your wellbeing 35 International students 36 Accommodation 37 Degrees explained 39

Courses Animal 41 Agriculture 67

Equine 81 Sports 109 Veterinary Nursing 133 Postgraduate courses 145 Your next steps Your application 147 Student finance 148 Entry requirements 149 Course index 149 Contact us 151 Visit us 152

We push boundaries, challenge the status quo and innovate our specialist industries. Why? So that we can change the futures of people, animals and the planet. We’re relentless in our pursuit of excellence. We make that difference. We’re driven by and we drive important scientific research, which puts us at the forefront of what we do. Our campus is home to commercial businesses, which, alongside the partnerships we have with well-known brands, provides our students and staff with unrivalled opportunities. We’ll support you to be the best you can be, then challenge you to be better. We’ll give you countless opportunities to explore your calling, then help you transform your passion into real-world success. We’ve been changing lives since 1948. Are you ready to change yours? Welcome to Hartpury University

Did you know?

The acorn in our logo is symbolic of the potential in all of us to grow and make a difference to the world around us. It also reflects our countryside heritage

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1948

2000 We hosted the European Young Rider Dressage, Showjumping and Cross-Country Championships and opened our commercial Equine Therapy Centre Our first international field trip took place to Borneo. Our students now regularly travel to exotic locations. Our new dairy unit was opened by Anne, Princess Royal 2007 Our new Hartpury Arena hosted the FEI World Para Dressage Championships 2012 We made the decision to work towards full university status (Hartpury University) to strengthen our influence and impact 2002 2014 We achieved two commendations and seven areas of best practice in the QAA's Higher Education Review, including employability and career prospects

2017 We were rated Teaching Excellence Framework Gold, putting us in the top 25% of UK providers. We were awarded Taught Degree Awarding Powers, which means we can deliver our own taught degrees We celebrated becoming Hartpury University, alongside Hartpury College, in our 70 th anniversary year. We enroled our first PhD students, partnership with the University of the West of England 2018 Our new £8.8 million Sports Academy opened, including world-leading sports equipment 2019 Our new Agri-Tech centre is set to open on our commercial farm, helping to improve productivity in Gloucestershire and the UK 2020 We're due to host the FEI Dressage and Eventing European Championships for Young Riders and Juniors - the biggest equine event at Hartpury to date 2018 as part of our new research

Our link with the University of the West of England was forged. We were awarded Associate Faculty status and began developing our university qualifications 1999 Our first masters degree - MSc Equine Science - was launched. We now have a diverse portfolio of masters degrees across our subjects areas Post World War II: Hartpury College was established as an agricultural further education provider in Gloucestershire 1949-1953 Alongside 50 male students, the first female students enroled on our agricultural courses 1990-1994 A rapid expansion programme began, opening new further education courses in agriculture, equine and animal subjects; the first university- level degree - BSc Equine Science - was launched. It's still running today 1997

But where did it all start? Take a walk through our history and see how we became the thriving university we are today. We began our journey with just 50 students. Now we’re a vibrant community of almost 4,000 students from nearly 50 countries worldwide, studying a range of qualifications including undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, as well as PhDs. Changing lives since 1948

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We have our own successful industries on campus

"Hartpury students never cease to amaze me. They're innovative, entrepreneurial and, so importantly, likeable and down to earth." Simon Reichwald, Strategic Lead for Emerging Talent, MyKindaFuture, student and graduate recruitment specialists

Our Sports Academies attract professionals and working businesses, who work together to achieve elite sporting success. We host three international equine events each year, a qualifying dog agility competition, as well as national conferences, events and sports fixtures. We have our own commercial equine and canine therapy centres on campus, as well as a commercial farm and rider performance centre, where our students can gain professional experience. Combine that with our degree programmes designed to integrate theory and practice, you can see why our students and graduates stand out from the crowd. Turn over to find out more.

At the heart of Industry and employment

97% of our graduates are in work or further study within 6 months ( DLHE 2013-16, average across 3 years ) approved work placement providers 2,000 OVER

We support our students to find their calling and move into careers they love. This includes Olympic Gold medallists, international field workers and researchers, successful business owners and finding employment with big brands.

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Programmes designed with industry We design and develop our programmes in line with evolving industry demands. Employers will often come to us first when looking for skilled students and graduates who can make a difference to their business, which means our students get outstanding opportunities. Specialist work placement opportunities You’ll benefit from opportunities to work across the UK and internationally, whether as part of short work placement projects or integrated placement years. You’ll also be encouraged to make the most of our businesses and events on campus to gain experience for your CV. Business and enterprise development As part of your course, you could work on live business projects and network at events such as the Gloucestershire Business Show. You could also complete Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM) You could achieve a whole host of industry-recognised qualifications alongside your degree.* Students have recently completed ITEC sports massage, education and training, LANTRA pesticide usage and British Horse Society awards to strengthen their CVs. We’ll also support you to join professional bodies – a great first step into your industry. We partner with over 2,000 businesses to help our students to find the right work placements. We also provide a wealth of extra opportunities to help prepare you for your graduate career. Your time at Hartpury will enable you to develop your professional skills and provide you with a strong CV to help you stand out from the crowd. Development programmes, ready for your career. Professional qualification and memberships

Graduate Profile

"The best bit about my job is seeing the improvements in rehabilitation cases. It’s rewarding to know that your skills as a hydrotherapist have helped make that possible. I always wanted to be a vet but I didn’t get the A-level grades I needed. I wasn’t aware of the alternative career paths. I volunteered at the Canine Hydrotherapy Centre for two years during my degree and secured my job there after graduation." Zoe Miles Canine Hydrotherapist, Canine Hydrotherapy Centre (Cotswold Dog Spa) BSc Bioveterinary Science

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You could have opportunities to gain professional experience in one of our 9 working businesses on campus

Zoe working in the Canine Hydrotherapy Centre

*Additional costs may apply

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We host big international events on campus each year. Our students love to work behind the scenes, learning from experts about logistics, marketing, media and more. They often get to meet industry greats and connect with professionals, ready for their careers. Our big Industry events Hartpury UKA National Dog Agility Show The best of dog agility for industry professionals. Students can gain hands-on experience too. NAF Five-Star International Hartpury Horse Trials World stars compete at this event – five days of exciting dressage, showjumping and cross-country. Hartpury International Festival of Dressage The festival attracts gold medal-winners including Rio Olympics champion Charlotte DuJardin. Hartpury Showjumping Spectacular A must for rising stars and experienced competitors to showcase their jumping talents. Open Farm Sunday Exciting farming sessions inspire the next generation of farmers from the local community. Hartpury RFC matches Matches in our stadium attract crowds from afar. Our graduates often play for our rugby club too. BUCS sports competitions Our sports facilities host big BUCS (British Universities and Colleges Sport) matches across our disciplines. Active Gloucestershire’s School Games We host events each year, welcoming future sports stars to campus to engage with sport.

Did you know?

We’re hosting the 2020 FEI European Championships in Eventing and Dressage for Juniors and Young Riders

We’re home to industry conferences, with recent events including the Alltech equine and UKSDN sports conferences

We're the chosen location for big business events, recently hosting the launch of the Co-op Midcounties ‘Food Glorious Food’ competition

We host the national Parlour Safe Scheme, a pioneering dairy initiative that sets industry standards

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At the heart of Teaching excellence

Teaching Excellence Framework Gold We hold Teaching Excellence Framework Gold, which puts us in the top 25%* of higher education providers nationally for teaching quality. This means that you'll benefit from a consistently outstanding learning experience while you're here and be ready for your next big step. Passionate and practical Learning is hands-on. Of course, we’ll bring heaps of theory into your degree but we’ll always make sure that you quickly put this into practice so it sticks in your mind. Our specialist nature means we’re incredibly passionate about what we do, as our students and staff immerse themselves in what they love, both inside and outside their learning. Well-qualified to teach Our teaching staff are trained and qualified, with 87% having university-specific teaching qualifications (2018). This places us in the top 5% of UK providers. They’re well equipped to help you achieve more than you ever dreamed possible. Our flexible learning pathways mean you can do this in the fields that suit you. Plenty of time with our experts You’ll benefit from at least 15 hours of teaching time each week in your first year. This is 25% above the national average. What’s more, you'll be learning from lecturers who are also coaches, behaviourists, scientists, entrepreneurs and successful industry professionals. They’ll support you to develop the skills you need to graduate ready for your career, or to progress into postgraduate study in your chosen field.

"The lecturers deliver the most amazing lectures and use so many fascinating resources. I often feel pumped after a lecture, full of new ideas and so inspired. They’re so passionate and it’s hard to not share that passion." Ashley Johnson, BSc Animal Behaviour and Welfare student

60 We offer over 60 specialist undergraduate pathways

87% of our lecturers hold teaching qualifications, putting us in the top 5% in the UK (2018) At least 15 hours of teaching time each week in your first year - 25% above UK average 15hrs

*Based on institutions that took part in the Teaching Excellence Framework 2018

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Impact- driven research We’re blazing a trail for animal welfare and pushing boundaries in sports performance. Our students work on valuable research projects to drive change within our specialist industries. Led by research- active lecturers, they collaborate with businesses and professional bodies to find practical solutions to real-life issues. We’re setting the bar high for industry practice. Not only that, but the research we do feeds back into our curriculum, ensuring that students and staff are at the forefront of scientific knowledge. Students are also getting their names into the public domain, co-publishing papers in journals and presenting findings at national and international conferences.

Making a difference to the lives of animals

Sustainably producing more food through scientific research

Improving horse welfare and performance

Driving change in community sport

Discover more about our subject-specific research:

Animal – 43 Agriculture – 69

Equine – 83 Sport – 111 Veterinary Nursing – 138

Building an evidence base for best practice

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Field trips enrich your everyday learning and provide memorable experiences. They could even lead to an exciting career. You may be eligible for our Study Experience bursary or grant, of up to £1,000 towards the cost of your field trips or research

Our students have made study trips to over 30 countries. You could choose to go overseas on a one-week field trip, a three-month Erasmus exchange or even for one year if you’ve chosen a degree with an integrated placement year

"I did my work placement in the Northern region of Uganda, teaching farmers in rural villages how to grow ginger and chilli as cash crops."

"I presented my dissertation research at the International Equine Conference (ISES) in Vancouver, Canada." Thalia Edwards, Equine Sports Science graduate, Human and Equine Sports Massage Therapist, Vancouver

Alexandra Growden BSc Agriculture student

At the heart of Exploring the world

Travel opportunities at Hartpury University are located far and wide.* From integrated placement years on farms in New Zealand, to sports therapy projects in Brazil or equine study exchanges in the USA, you’ll get plenty of opportunities to explore the world while you’re studying here. You could also follow in the footsteps of our graduates who move into exciting careers in exotic locations. Wherever you choose to go, we’ll ensure you have the opportunity to gain the practical experience, confidence and industry contacts you need to progress into an exciting and rewarding career.

Your travel options Erasmus and international study exchanges Study a semester or academic year at another institution in Europe, Canada or the USA. Work placements abroad Experience new business cultures whilst gaining professional experience for your CV. International field trips Strengthen your learning in another part of world. Conferences and research Present your research at industry conferences across the globe.

* Travelling abroad will incur extra fees. Please see course pages on our website for further details

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360 hectares of learning facilities at your fingertips

Over £50 million invested in facilities in the last 10 years, including our new Sports Academy and Agri-Tech centre

World-class equine facilities used for international equine events and by world-champion horses and riders Brand new £8.8 million Sports Academy, boasting some of the best sports equipment at an educational institution

A diverse collection of over 70 animals including both domestic and non-domestic species

Our specialist facilities match our specialist nature. They're used by students and industry professionals alike. In fact, some of them are part of our commercial enterprises on site and so enable our students to develop the latest skills whilst gaining invaluable professional experience.

Nine businesses on campus, including canine hydrotherapy and rider performance centres, as well as a commercial farm

New Agri-Tech centre coming in 2019, a hub for agricultural innovation and research to improve productivity

www.hartpury.ac.uk/uni-facilities

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Sports labs, pitches and gyms Enjoy professional-standard pitches, gyms, a stadium and performance suites. Our gyms and facilities are enjoyed by students across all courses as part of their learning, playing sport for fun or competitively.

Home Farm and University Agricultural Centre Gain real-world experience on our commercial farm, Home Farm. You'll benefit from state-of-the-art facilities for livestock and crop production. We work with big brands such as Sainsbury's, Muller and Glencore. You'll develop industry-standard skills and experience.

Home Farm Agriculture

Our £8.8 million

Sports Academy

New £2 million Agri-Tech centre ready for 2019 Our new Agri-Tech centre will be a hub for agricultural innovation. Our students will have a dedicated space to use and demonstrate the latest smart farming techniques to producers and farmers. Home to the most advanced equipment and expertise, our research will focus on improving productivity locally, national and internationally through science and innovation. Read more on page 73

Our new Sports Academy is now open

Benefit from biomechanics and human performance labs, a rehabilitation suite, medical and physiotherapy rooms, and a 1,500m2 multi-sports hall. State-of-the-art equipment includes an anti-gravity treadmill for rehabilitation, an altitude chamber for high-intensity training, high-tech 3D cameras to track movement and high-resolution digital mirrors to map body image. You could perfect your own performance or undertake exciting scientific research as part of your degree – we’ve got everything you need to prepare for your dream career in sport. Read more on page 116

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Equine Therapy Centre Our commercial Equine Therapy Centre treats horses at elite and novice levels. You could support the treatment and rehabilitation of a range of horses while you’re here.

Canine Hydrotherapy Centre We have a commercial Canine Hydrotherapy Centre (The Cotswold Dog Spa) on campus. You could have opportunities to gain experience here as part of your degree.

Livery, arenas and training facilities Our Equine Centre is home to 230 stables, competition arenas used for international events and specialist equipment that can be used by students for training and research. Rider Performance Centre This centre includes the most advanced riding simulator in the world, as well as dedicated strength and conditioning and therapy suites for equine athletes. Sports facilities Our equine students also use our sports facilities to further their learning and performance. Facilities Equestrian

Animal collections We have over 70 different species of animals on site. Invertebrates, aquatics, exotics, large and small animals will give you plenty of opportunities to put theory into practice. Veterinary Nursing Clinical Skills Centre Our specialist veterinary training centre enables students to practice what they learn before applying it on industry work placements. Our other facilities Our animal students make the most of working with horses in our Equine Centre and with livestock on our commercial farm. Facilities Animal

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Imagine if this was your classroom

Academic area Includes our 24hr library, academic and learning support Halls of residence Set in cosy blocks at the heart of campus Student café and eatery Our Costa Coffee café and student restaurant Legends bar Our on-site student bar with pool tables and TVs. Flexi-study zone next door Agriculture learning centre Our commercial Home Farm and University Agricultural Centre. Agri-Tech centre coming in 2019 Animal and Veterinary Nursing Centre Our microbiology labs, clinic, aquarium and reptile rooms Walled Animal Garden Home to our exotic and domestic animal collections

Orchard Garden Home to our emus and rare breed goats Equine Centre Home to our Rider Performance Centre, Equine Therapy Centre, international arenas and livery yard 1*, 2* and 3* cross-country course Developed each year for our NAF International Hartpury Horse Trials Sports Academies Sports labs, pitches and gyms including our brand new £8.8 million development Hartpury House and gardens Where Hartpury began in 1948 Golf course 9-hole golf course, free for all to use

Only 10 minutes to Gloucester city and 20 minutes to Cheltenham town by car or bus

Take a look at our campus hartpury.ac.uk/our-home

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Our 360-hectare campus in the heart of Gloucestershire offers the ideal haven for outdoor exploration and adventure. On the other hand, Gloucester city and Cheltenham town are both a stone’s throw away, and have everything that urban life offers. With exciting shops, cafés, eateries, bars and night clubs, there’s something for every day of the week.

Adventure At the heart of If you’re into adrenaline sports, you can take your pick of activities in the area.

Bugsboarding Mountainboard Centre, known as one of the most progressive mountain board centres in the UK, is just next door. Then there’s Gloucester Ski and Snowboard Centre - if you’re a pro you could give their freestyle club, The Dark Side, a try. There’s also forest adventures, mountain-biking trails for all abilities and the Cotswold Waterpark where you can try almost every watersport activity there is.

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Party after dark Doing something different after dark is an exciting part of university life. Gloucester city and Cheltenham town are both nearby and are where our students often head to when night falls. From cheesy pop clubs and cocktail bars, to unpretentious indie gigs and cosy caverns, there’s something to suit all tastes. If a bite to eat is on the agenda, you’ll find tasty world cuisines, fine dining and everything in between at Gloucester Quays, the newly developed docklands.

Gloucestershire has over 45 music, arts, sports and food festivals each year. That's almost one every weekend

Gloucester is recognised for its first-rate night life. It's one of only 70 UK towns and cities to hold the ATCM Purple Flag

Kick back at a music or arts festivals Gloucestershire is widely known as the UK’s ‘festival county’. It’s perfect for those of you who love to kick back at weekends and have fun. From the Gloucester Docks Tall Ships Festival and Cheltenham’s Cricket Festival, to the famous 2000Trees Music Festival, there’s always something going on. You’ll find over 45 music and arts festivals every year. That’s one almost every weekend. The highlights of our year Our Winter, Summer and Freshers' balls are what students and staff look forward to most each year. Recent acts have included Wretch 32, Scouting for Girls, Sigma, Lethal Bizzle, Katy B and Labrinth. These events are not to be missed.

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Save as you spend Get an NUS Totum card and have access to over 200 student discounts including Domino's, Odeon and ASOS

Clubs and societies We offer a whole range of clubs and societies for you to try out. Below you’ll find just a few, but if your passion isn’t already here, the SU will help you establish

a brand new club! • Cheerleading • Vet Society • Polo

lectures Life outside

• Media Society • Christian Union • LGBT+ • Polocrosse • Raise and Give (RAG) • Breeding Society • Hockey • Women's Society • Snowsports • International Society

STUDENTS’ UNION

The Students' Union (SU) is your passport to life outside lectures. Discover recreational sports, take up brand new hobbies, do CV- boosting volunteering or raise money for charity. We have 150 student representatives (one for each course) so you can always air your views. Run by the students you elect, the SU is here to represent you. You might even feel inspired to stand for election yourself.

© Gloucester Quays

The SU is here for you! You’ll automatically become a member when you enrol. Join nearly 4,000 other Hartpury students who enjoy exciting sports clubs, societies and social events. Our students compete in pub quizzes, laugh at comedy nights and let their hair down at legendary parties in our popular Legends bar.

In between lectures and after hours In between lectures, you'll find our students relaxing in our campus bar, Legends, grabbing a coffee in our Red and Black Costa café or a bite to eat in our student eatery Graze. You'll have big events to look forward to throughout the year, including your Freshers' Week and the Summer and Winter balls. We go big on BUCS Wednesdays. You'll find students watching our teams in action before heading to Legends to celebrate our wins.

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If you’re playing sport competitively, or you have the talent and drive to do so, you may want to join one of our Sports Academies. You'll develop your sporting talent alongside your degree and academic commitments.* Our Sports Academy staff are among the best in their respective fields. They have competed or worked at professional levels and continue to uphold their standards through strong links with their national governing bodies. From Olympic Gold equestrian athletes to professional footballers and GB rowing coaches, you can be confident that you'll learn from some of the best sporting talent at Hartpury. We're an accredited Talented Athlete Centre for Sport England’s Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme . This means you could be selected for extra financial support to succeed in your sport and your studies while you're here. You don't have to study a sport course to join one of our Sports Academies. They're open to everyone across all of our subject areas. Over 200 international athletes have developed their talents with us over the past 10 years. You could be our next success story. You’ll be supported to achieve excellence in your academic studies and your sport. We're a professional sports environment with all the coaching and facilities you need to prepare for your future career.

We’re seven-time British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) national champions and we were the first university team to win the BUCS Super Rugby Title. Premiership rugby team, Gloucester Rugby is based on campus. Over 50 of our students have gone through their ranks. We currently have the only student-led team in the Greene King IPA Rugby Championship.

Student Zoe Adamson , Junior World Rowing Champion 2017

Our Sports Academies Performance sport

Two-time Olympic medal winner Astier Nicolas competing at NAF International Hartpury Horse Trials

Hartpury rugby players celebrating victory at Twickenham after winning the BUCS Championship final 2017

* We tailor academic and training timetables to suit student athletes competing at the top of their performance pathway

www.hartpury.ac.uk/uni-academies

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Pursue sporting excellence through our Sports Academies

©Ben Rodford Photography

Equine Academy Our equestrian athletes receive world-class coaching to develop their competition careers. Graduates include Rio Olympic medal winner Astier Nicolas and dressage star Olivia Oakeley. Women’s Rugby Academy We currently have a team in the top tier of women’s rugby, the Tyrrells Premier 15s. Over 20 of the current England Women’s Senior, Under- 20s and Under-18s Talent Development squad have come through our rugby programme. Men’s Rugby Academy Our successful student-led team, Hartpury RFC, play and train on campus. We’re seven- time BUCS national champions. Professional players Jonny May and Alex Cuthbert are among our graduates. Women’s Football Academy Our talented women’s football team compete in the BUCS Football Western 1A division and reached the final of the BUCS Western Conference in 2018. Our women’s futsal team also compete in the BUCS Western 1A division. Men’s Football Academy Our senior football programme has established itself as among the best in the UK; we're nine-

time winners of the BUCS Premier League and four-time BUCS national champions. Successful graduates include Ghana internationals Abdul Majeed Waris and David Accam. Rowing Academy Our ladies squad has won Henley Royal Regatta for the past five years. Student Zoe Adamson won gold at the Junior World Rowing Championships in 2017 and James Cartwright won silver in 2018. James also won gold at the 2018 European Junior Championships. Golf Academy We compete in the BUCS national leagues and our players regularly achieve international titles. Student George Bryant won the English and Welsh BUCS Golf Championship in 2018. Netball Academy Our Netball Academy is coached by England Futures star Paige Reed, who is also a final year student. We’re a Performance Academy for Severn Stars Super League team and we compete in the BUCS national leagues. Athlete Performance Academy We support athletes who are competing in a range of disciplines including athletics, shooting and weightlifting.

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Your Health and wellbeing

International and European students

We’re the top choice for students from almost 50 countries worldwide and our international community is still growing. We’re nestled in the heart of the most spectacular county and close to major cities and transport links. A dedicated International team Our International team will support you on your Hartpury journey, from application right through to the completion of your course. Before you arrive, they’ll help you to book student accommodation, understand student finance, find out about the local area, and more. They will even pick you up at Heathrow, Gatwick or Birmingham airports so you can enjoy your journey here, and they'll help with everything you need to settle in. We hold an ‘A’ rating Tier 4 sponsor license from UK Visa and Immigration (UKVI) service, which means we can assess your visa documents to ensure you have everything you need to get your visa first time round. International welcome event and International Society We host a welcome event especially for international students. You’ll meet lots of other students from across the world and learn more about living and learning in the UK. You’ll also find out about our International Society, run by students as part of our Students’ Union. The society will help you enjoy everything the UK offers, through field trips and social events.

We’re committed to ensuring you’re able to enjoy all that Hartpury has to offer. Our Student Wellbeing team is on-hand to provide friendly advice and guidance when you need it most. We have qualified counsellors, nurses and wellbeing officers on site, as well as our chaplain who can offer a reassuring ear to those of all faiths. Our annual Wellfest event Wellfest in Freshers' Week is not to be missed. With everything you need all in one place, you'll pick up lots of tips, make new friends and get to chat to our support staff too. With demonstrations from public service and community teams, it addresses a range of issues including road safety, wellbeing and mental health. Wellbeing Wednesdays Wednesdays are dedicated to student wellbeing. We run a range of events throughout the year with a different theme each month. From stress-busting walks to mindfulness and yoga, our activities will help you to boost your health and wellbeing while you're here.

Study support Small class sizes mean we can get to know you as an individual and provide a support network to suit your needs. We'll give you expert advice and guidance on careers and help you be the best you can be in your studies. Achievement and Success Centre (ASC) team can make a big difference. From one-to-one support on time management, to group workshops and online resources on academic writing, the team can offer expert advice on study topics to suit you. Learning and disability support If you have a specific learning difficulty, such as dyslexia or dyspraxia, a physical or sensory impairment, medical or developmental condition, we can support you through your time with us. In fact, our experts will be on-hand before you start to ensure you have everything you need from day one. Achievement and Success Centre When it comes to your grades, our

Gloucestershire and the surrounding Cotwolds area are top tourist hot-spots, drawing crowds from across the world. From the Gold Cup horseracing festival and The Sunday Times Literature Festival, to architectural gems such as Gloucester Cathedral (the backdrop for Harry Potter), activities in Gloucestershire attract people from all over the globe

We're close to major UK cities including London, Oxford, Bristol and Birmingham, with excellent rail and bus links. See page 152 for details

www.hartpury.ac.uk/uni-support

www.hartpury.ac.uk/uni-international

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Settle into an accommodation option to suit your taste and budget - from halls of residence on our beautiful rural campus and in the heart of Gloucester city, to private accommodation options spanning the local area. Whichever option you choose, you’ll become part of a welcoming and vibrant student community. If you want the luxury of living on site, surrounded by countryside and being able to roll out of bed for your lectures, our on-campus halls of residence are the right choice for you. If city life is more for you, you could join others in our off-site accommodation (Student Digs and Blackfriars), or a private house-share, in the heart of buzzing Gloucester. It's just a short bus ride away. Visit our website to find out everything you need to know. Settle in Get cosy

"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, Equine Science student

New Blackfriars accommodation near Gloucester Quays*

*This picture is illustrative only

Worried about giving up your home comforts? Our cosy student halls have en-suite facilities and WiFi

We’ve even got quieter rooms for those who have to get up early to care for horses or to train, or if you just love catching those extra ZZZs

www.hartpury.ac.uk/uni-accommodation

Some of our halls of residences on campus

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Degrees explained

Choosing which subject to study at university can lead to some big questions. But what about the type of qualification you choose? How will this affect your future and which one is the best fit for you? Here we help you understand your options at Hartpury.

Bachelor of Science (BSc) or Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree?

Foundation degree (FdSc) 2 years or 3 years with integrated placement year A foundation degree will support you to enter the vocational part of your industry. The content is hands-on and includes increased work placements and a diverse range of practical assessments. At the end of the foundation degree you should be ready to enter employment or progress onto a one- year level 6 top-up qualification to achieve a full BSc (Hons) degree. BSc (Hons) Level 6 Top-up degree 1 year A top-up qualification comes after a foundation degree or equivalent in a relevant subject. It enables you to top-up your existing qualification to a full BSc (Hons) degree in one year. Integrated Master's (MSci) degree 4 years or 5 years with integrated placement year An MSci is an exciting qualification, combining undergraduate and postgraduate-level study in one. You’ll study your full BSc (Hons) degree, with an extra year of study enabling you to pursue your subject in more detail and develop advanced research skills. It offers a great platform from which to move into employment, academia or research-based professions. Integrated placement year Gain extra hands-on experience through an optional one-year placement in industry, which will extend your course to four or five years. This could help you stand out from the crowd.

3 years or 4 years with integrated placement year The most popular undergraduate qualification is a bachelor’s degree. This is usually pursued after A-levels, diplomas or international equivalent qualifications. Bachelor’s degrees come in science (BSc) or arts (BA) subjects. A bachelor’s degree is perfect if you’re keen to develop more specialist knowledge in a particular subject while gaining skills and experience ready for your dream career. Honours or no Honours? Most first degrees in higher education come with ‘Honours’ (Hons). Although ‘Honours’ isn’t a grade, it is a mark of quality. It could help your job application stand out to an employer or your application for postgraduate study. BSc or BA (Hons) degree with foundation year? 4 years or 5 years with integrated placement year Most of our degrees offer a foundation year option, which takes an extra year to complete on top of your three or four year degree. A foundation year is ideal if you need to develop subject-specific skills ready for degree-level study. You might have been away from education for a while or you could be changing your career direction and needing to bridge a knowledge gap. You may also have studied international qualifications of a different level to those required for a UK-based degree. On successful completion you'll progress onto the first year of your degree, alongside other first year students.

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We’re a nation of animal lovers. 13 million of our UK households have pets ** , so it’s no surprise that the global pet care industry is set to swell to £157 billion by 2025. † Furthermore, the global animal health market is worth nearly £25 billion and growing rapidly. †† You’re joining the animal industry at a very exciting time. The ever-expanding career opportunities promise a fulfilling future. **PMFA † Grand View Research †† Statista

We’re fast establishing ourselves as a globally-recognised centre for animal training, behaviour and performance. As new science and technologies help us to understand animals like never before, we’re able to explore ground-breaking new methods that place priority on the physical, psychological and emotional needs of an animal to maximise wellbeing and performance. Everything we teach our students is underpinned by the latest animal research – both our own and that of our industry partners. We’re creating an evidence base of best practice that’s changing the way we interact with our animals. As a Hartpury animal student, you'll work with research-active lecturers to help solve real-world issues. Our students co-author papers and present at national and international conferences. Our animal facilities are outstanding. There aren’t many other places that you’ll have access to over 70 domestic and non-domestic species on campus. Alongside that, our commercial animal businesses – canine and equine therapy centres, and livestock farm – will provide plenty of opportunities for you to develop your practical, business and communication skills and put you at the forefront of practice. Our access to industry expertise is unrivalled. We host trainers, coaches, behaviourists, veterinary professionals and more on campus, as part of our day-to-day operations. We also host the UKA dog agility competition each year, which our students get involved with too. Read about our industry-leading research overleaf

Courses BSc (Hons) Animal Behaviour and Welfare Animal Training and Performance* Applied Animal Science with Therapy Bioveterinary Science Canine Training and Performance* Human-Animal Interaction Human-Animal Interaction with Psychology Human-Animal interaction (Animal Assisted Therapy) Zoology Animal Science and Management FdSc Animal Management BSc (Hons) Level 6 Top-up Hartpury AnImal

*Subject to validation

www.hartpury.ac.uk/uni-animal

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E. coli is a bacterium commonly found in the intestines of humans and other animals. Some strains can cause severe food poisoning

Deadly bacteria found in dog bowls. We’ve discovered E. coli, salmonella and MRSA in dog water bowls, which could put animal and human health at risk. In the first project of its kind, a lecturer and graduate showed that deadly bacteria is less likely to thrive in a stainless steel bowl than a plastic one. Audiobooks could improve cows’ welfare. Our research into the effect of audiobooks and music on dairy cows’ behaviour found that cows fed for longer and were more sociable when experiencing country and classical music and audiobooks, and rested more when not exposed to them. Our findings may be used to enhance animal welfare. Here are a few examples of how our students and staff are making a difference to the lives of animals through research. Dog trained to save endangered hedgehogs. Our lecturer and resident hedgehog expert has been training Henry, the special detection springer spaniel, to sniff out nesting hedgehogs in land development projects so they can be moved to safety. Injury risk for dogs jumping from cars. We've been researching dogs jumping down from car boots. We’ve found that this can cause an increased risk of developing a long-term joint disease in their front legs – particularly after long journeys.

Our students and lecturers are making a big difference to the lives of animals across the globe. Through their undergraduate dissertations, students explore their own research interests or team up with our staff to work on live briefs. Working closely with industry, they’re producing research that helps to solve the real issues within our specialist sector. We also carry out ground-breaking new studies that contribute to best practice standards for animal welfare. Impact-driven Research

With over 70 species on campus, the research possibilities are seemingly endless. Our students interact with small and large domestic and exotic species, and have access to the Canine Hydrotherapy Centre, Equine Therapy Centre and animals on our working farm.

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Walled Animal Garden

Equine Therapy Centre

facilities Hartpury Animal Access to over 70 different animals on site, with opportunities to gain hands-on experience in our animal therapy centres and labs. Benefit from large and small domestic and non-domestic species including horses, dogs, livestock, reptiles, invertebrates and exotic animals.

Canine Hydrotherapy Centre

Rare breed Bagot goats

Dog agility arena

We have over 70 different species on campus for you to learn with, including meerkats, prairie dogs, birds, small domestic pets, tortoises, piranhas, boa constrictors, tarantulas, emus, wallabies, rare breed Bagot goats, horses, cows, sheep, dogs and many more.

Reptile room

Canine Hydrotherapy Centre

Commercial farm

Animal science labs

Data collection

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Take a walk on the wild side with us Mankwe Wildlife Park, South Africa *Students on our Animal Behaviour and Welfare, Zoology, and Animal Science and Management degrees can go on our optional 10-day field trip as part of their second year. Fees apply. Please see our website for details

You could use the trip to gain insights into international conservation and wildlife careers. You'll see that your animal degree could take you all over the world

Lecturer Profile

"Nutrition is the fundamental building block of an animal’s health and wellbeing. If you get that right, the health and productivity of the animal will generally be at an optimum. Brian Evans Senior Lecturer and Programme Manager FdSc Animal Science and Management It’s great to see students putting their knowledge into practice on our dairy unit. They analyse the physical characteristics of the feed against the ruminant health of the animals eating it. The science comes together for them - they’ll carry that forward into their careers."

Depending on your degree, you could take us up on the fantastic opportunity to visit Mankwe Wildlife Reserve in South Africa.* You’ll experience exciting safaris and conservational fieldwork, and gain insights into important conservation issues such as anti-poaching. This once-in-a-lifetime trip includes animal tracking, night-time game drives, and behavioural observations of many species on the plains of South Africa. Students also recently heard from anti-poaching rangers first-hand, learning about the methods they use to protect highly targeted wildlife species such as rhinos and elephants in the park.

Brian has worked in agricultural livestock consultancy, advising farmers about best practice

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You’ll have fantastic opportunities to develop your expertise to assess animal welfare, measure behaviour, train and manage domestic, exotic and wild species. Teaching is supported by our on-site animal collection, including meerkats, rabbits, goats and wallabies, our dairy farm and equine yard. Through exposure to the latest research you’ll be at the forefront of emerging scientific knowledge. You’ll use your experiences to inspire your own research question, which you’ll use to uncover new knowledge in a significant project in your final year. Industry opportunities You’ll be supported to gain experience in the workplace from your first year. Our students strengthen their CVs in our commercial canine and equine therapy centres, as well as through voluntary roles with local organisations. Recently, students have worked with the Blue Cross and West Midlands Safari Park. This course is ideal for those who love animals and want to make a difference to their lives through applying and improving training, management and welfare practices. assessing animal welfare in different contexts. Experience conservation and fieldwork in South Africa. * Graduate destinations • Instructor, Guide Dogs for the Blind • Animal Welfare Assistant, Blue Cross • Editorial Assistant, BSAVA • Zoo Keeper, Bristol Zoo • Education Executive, Bristol Aquarium • MRes Animal Behaviour and Welfare Animal Behaviour and Welfare BSc (Hons) / BSc (Hons) with Foundation year Turn your passion for animals into your career. Learn with 70 species on site, training and managing domestic and exotic animals, and

Lecturer Profile

Dr. V. Tamara Montrose Programme Manager and Principal Lecturer BSc Animal Behaviour and Welfare

Entry requirements A typical offer is 112 UCAS tariff points; 32-48 UCAS tariff points with Foundation year See entry requirements on pages 149-150 Typical offer information is for guidance only Find out more at www.hartpury.ac.uk

There’s increasing evidence that animals can feel positive and negative emotions, just like we can. My recent research has focused on novel approaches to sensory enrichment for captive animals, like the use of audio books to reduce stress in shelter dogs. My students and I have been working with local animal shelters and it’s great to see them changing the way they do things as a result." research with them too, which gives them a great step into industry. "I teach my students to use their passion to challenge and improve current animal welfare practices. I design and publish

UCAS code D329 3 years DF29 4 years with Foundation year

Foundation year - Gain the subject-specific knowledge needed for the BSc degree

Integrated placement year - An optional extra year in industry to prepare for your career

International trip - Optional fieldwork in Mankwe Wildlife Park, South Africa*

Did you know?

Our research into the calming effect of audio books on kennelled dogs has inspired Audible to produce a series of books for dogs left home alone. Findings have been informing practice as far afield as the USA

Tamara’s research on sensory enrichment is published in Applied Animal Behaviour Science, Journal of Zoo and Aquarium Research and the Washington Post. It was also covered by the Discovery Channel

*Additional costs may apply. Please see course page on website

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This degree has been developed in response to rapid industry growth. Emerging science and technology allow us to investigate training practices designed to improve the human-animal bond. We can also apply this knowledge to competitive sports that utilise human and animal performance, as well as animal rehabilitation. You’ll learn through engaging lectures and interactive practical sessions with access to our excellent industry links with experts in both domestic and commercial environments. Industry opportunities Gain experience on campus with our commercial equine and canine therapy centres. Benefit from our links with leading behaviourists, trainers and coaches across the canine, equine and zoo animal sectors. This course is ideal for those who have a passion for training animals, and would like to turn that passion into a career in animal performance and rehabilitation. Now is an exciting time to pursue an animal career. On this course, you’ll work with different species to develop your expertise in training, performance and rehabilitation. Animal Training and Performance * BSc (Hons) / BSc (Hons) with Foundation year *Subject to validation

Graduate Profile

"I’ve travelled to places like Afghanistan America, and Lebanon, helping to search vehicles for arms and explosives. Jenna Mayo Dog Trainer, Royal Army Veterinary Corps (RAVC) BSc Animal Behaviour and Welfare I’ve found myself in Camp Bastion, Lashkar Gah and Sangin, as well as on the other side of the Atlantic, working with role-specific search dogs being used in war zones. The qualifications and skills I gained at Hartpury helped me to get my job. The facilities and standard of teaching were extremely good."

Entry requirements A typical offer is 112 UCAS tariff points; 32-48 UCAS tariff points with Foundation year See entry requirements on pages 149-150 Typical offer information is for guidance only Find out more at www.hartpury.ac.uk

UCAS code C865 3 years CF65 4 years with Foundation year

Foundation year - Gain the subject-specific knowledge needed for the BSc degree

Integrated placement year - An optional extra year in industry to prepare for your career

Did you know?

The global market for animal health amounts to almost £25 billion* and is predicted to continue its rapid growth. Our new Animal Training and Performance degree will equip you with the expertise to join this evolving industry at a very exciting time *Statista 2017

Graduate destinations • Trainer / Behaviourist • Dog Handler • Rescue and rehabilitation • Animal Warden / Officer • Coach / Performance Analyst for

competitive sports such as dog agility, dog sled racing, canicross and across equestrian sport

Jenna working for the RAVC in Afghanistan, training dogs to search for explosives