Hartpury University Undergraduate Prospectus 2020

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You’ll utilise the latest science as you investigate different training systems. Explore the human-canine bond in pet and therapeutic settings and learn in our commercial Canine Hydrotherapy Centre. As part of the competitive performance stream, you’ll examine training for human and canine athletes. Our dog agility specialism will immerse you in agility training in our arenas. You could help to deliver the annual UKA Dog Agility show. You’ll tailor your learning to your interests and graduate ready for exciting canine careers across the world. Industry opportunities You’ll benefit from gaining experience in the commercial Canine Hydrotherapy Centre. You’ll also benefit from our connections with dog trainers, behaviourists, coaches, scientists and athletes across the UK. This includes international husky sled racer Vickie Pullen. This course is ideal for those who have a passion for training dogs, and would like to turn that passion into a career in canine training, performance or rehabilitation. to pursue a career in this field. Make the most of our specialist facilities to develop your expertise in this field. Graduate destinations • Animal Trainer / Behaviourist • Service Dog Handler • Rescue and rehabilitation • Animal Warden / Officer • Performance Analyst for competitive sports such as agility, sled dog racing and canicross Canine Training and Performance * BSc (Hons) / BSc (Hons) with Foundation year The dog training industry is rapidly growing, from pets to competitive sport. Now is a really exciting time *Subject to validation

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 C866 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? In the US alone, the animal training industry is projected to grow faster than the average for all other occupations.* That’s why we developed this exciting new degree. You’ll be ready to hit the ground running in a range of canine careers across the world *US Department of Labor 2016