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“Our postgraduate degrees are aimed at providing postgraduates with the in-depth knowledge and the confidence to achieve their ambitions, along with the skills to apply their research to tackle real-world problems.” Rosie Scott-Ward, Pro Vice-Chancellor

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1st in the UK for postgraduate employability (25-year olds and younger group)*

We’re 3rd in the UK for postgraduate student experience (all postgraduate taught programmes) achieving 88% overall satisfaction score (sector average 79%)*

Top 5 in the UK for postgraduate employability (30-year olds and younger group)*

At Hartpury University, you’ll gain the skills and experience you need to go further – whether you want to progress your existing career, change career direction completely or pursue a higher level of study for your own personal and professional fulfilment. Choosing to study here means you'll become part of an active, exciting and supportive postgraduate community. Academics at the forefront of their fields will support you throughout your studies and work with you on research projects.

World-class facilities. World-class expertise. With a global reputation in agriculture, animal, equine, sport and veterinary nursing, you’ll learn from the very best. Our lecturers and coaches are experts. Many are producing cutting- edge research that’s leading the way in industry best practice. You could be helping to drive this change.

More than £50million has been invested in our specialist campus in recent years to create an environment with outstanding facilities that will help you develop your talents and reach your goals.

*Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey 2018

Graduate Profile Ryszard Chadwick

PLAYER AND COACH DEVELOPMENT MANAGER | PLAY RUGBY USA “I work at Play Rugby USA, a non-profit organisation with the mission of ‘developing youth through rugby’ as their Player and Coach Development Manager. I live in New York City and we work with more than 14,000 kids in more than 300 schools. I’m also the Under-19s Empire All Stars male and female team Academy Manager and Head Coach, plus I work with World Rugby and the USA Rugby Coach Development Team, travelling the United States educating coaches.”

On our 360-hectare estate, you will have access to: Animal collections Learn with over 70 different species of animals on-site including invertebrates, aquatics and exotics, large and small. Canine Hydrotherapy Centre We have our own commercial Canine Hydrotherapy Centre (The Cotswold Dog Spa). Equine Therapy Centre Our commercial Equine Therapy Centre treats horses at elite and novice levels. Home Farm and Land-based Learning Centre Gain real-world experience on our commercial farm from managing your own crops to assisting veterinary procedures. Rider Performance Centre Benefit from access to the most advanced riding simulator in the world, as well as dedicated strength and conditioning and therapy suites for equine athletes.

You’ll also have access to our newly refurbished postgraduate space. Open 24 hours a day, the postgraduate study room offers you a comfortable place to meet others, study, read and relax.

Sports Academy Our new multi-million-pound Sports Academy offers elite athletes an outstanding place to train and develop.

To appreciate how special our campus is, you really must see it. Plan your visit at www.hartpury.ac.uk/ pg-opendays

Postgraduate degrees Developed with insight from employers and in partnership with industry, we offer postgraduate degrees in animal, equine, sport, veterinary physiotherapy as well as Masters in Research. Hartpury postgraduates enter a range of professional

careers. A significant proportion enter employment directly related to their studies. Roles include Veterinary Technician, Animal Welfare Officer, Microbiologist, Zoo Education Officer, Researcher, Lecturer and Sports Coach.

ANIMAL Postgraduate Certificate – Applied Animal Welfare

EQUINE Postgraduate Certificate – Equestrian Performance and Rehabilitation Further explore and develop knowledge of applied subjects specifically focused on maintaining, enhancing and restoring performance within equestrian athletes. Duration: 1 Year Postgraduate Certificate – Equine Behaviour and Welfare Develop an appreciation of how scientific investigations into equine behaviour can enhance health and performance within the domestic horse. Duration: 1 Year MSc, Postgraduate Diploma and Postgraduate Certificate – Equine Science Further explore a range of applied subjects within the field of equestrian science, building on your prior learning and experience within the industry. Duration: 1 Year (FT) 2 Years (PT) MRes Equestrian Performance Put into practice research techniques from a range of new and rapidly moving areas depending on your chosen field of study. Duration: 1 Year

MRes, PG Diploma and PG Certificate – Animal Behaviour and Welfare Explore advances in animal behaviour within animal cognition, animal personality, animal communication and language, and social behaviour. Duration: 1 Year

Explore contemporary issues in animal welfare science such as methods of animal welfare assessment and animal welfare legislation. Duration: 1 Year Postgraduate Certificate – Applied Anthrozoology Explore the role of animals in human health and healing, and how animals play a key role in different human cultures and religions. Duration: 1 Year

MRes, PG Diploma and PG Certificate – Anthrozoology

Gain a deeper insight into the role of animals in human society, and into how humans and animals co-exist from a historic and contemporary perspective. Duration: 1 Year

SPORT MSc Strength and Conditioning

VETERINARY MSc Veterinary Physiotherapy

MASTERS IN RESEARCH MRes – Animal, Equine, Sport, Agriculture

Benefit from working with elite and recreational athletes and top-level coaches across our academies in an environment that’s as close as it gets to a professional club. Duration: 1 Year MSc, Postgraduate Diploma and Postgraduate Certificate – Coaching Science Develop and explore personal coaching practice alongside coaches from a range of sport disciplines. Duration: 1 Year MSc Professional Development (Coaching Science) Work with elite athletes as part of our Sports Academy. Designed to enable coaches from all sporting environments to develop their practice and build their professional network. Duration: 1 Year

This part-time programme is available to registered physiotherapists who are looking to specialise in animals. Duration: 3 Years (PT)

Ideal for those planning to undertake a research focussed qualification within our subject specialisms. Duration: 1 Year

Graduate Profile

LAURA ROSE COX PUBLISHED AUTHOR | RESEARCHER “The academic team at

Hartpury deserve an award for their willingness to go the extra mile. My dissertation supervisor worked with me as the co-author in developing my dissertation project into a full- length scientific journal article, meaning that one of my life goals of becoming a published author has been achieved. Now my career ambition of being a Higher Education or Further Education academic tutor has shifted from being a career dream to a career goal”.

PhD and research degrees

By choosing to study one of our research degrees, you’ll have access to highly qualified and professionally respected staff. You will also be part of a research network that includes opportunities for you to work with industry on significant and real-world issues. You'll be part of a vibrant community which is supporting and aspirational. This is your opportunity to undertake practical research designed to make Impact driven research We’re blazing a trail for animal welfare and pushing boundaries in sport performance. Our students work on pioneering 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 best practice. Recently, we’ve been investigating deadly bacteria in dog bowls, the use of dogs to save hedgehogs, drumming and autism, physical education in primary schools, audio books for dogs, resistance training in youth football, equine water treadmill use, whips in equestrian sport, soil quality and crop yield. Our research findings are already having a big impact across the globe. a positive difference to people, organisations and communities.

Research Case Study ALICE CLINE PHD STUDENT | SPORT ARENA

“My research is focused on childhood obesity, physical activity and motor skill development. In 2018, Sport England found that just 16% of children aged between 7 and 11 in Gloucestershire were meeting the recommended 60 minutes of physical activity per day. At this age, a child’s central nervous system develops quickly, allowing for accelerated skill acquisition. I am working closely with primary schools across Gloucestershire to improve the movement, physical activity and general health of their pupils.”

Research Case Study CELESTE WILKINS PHD STUDENT | EQUINE RIDER PERFORMANCE

“I’m a PhD student studying the biomechanics and physiology of equestrian rider technique. Every day is different, but I spend a lot of time reading, writing and carrying out various data collection sessions for my study. This includes using the facilities in the Margaret Giffen Rider Performance Centre, like the Racewood Event Simulator and Qualisys motion capture cameras to collect quantitative data on how riders move. When I’m ready to test my hypotheses with real horses, I’ll be able to use the Hartpury Arena and the new Human Performance Lab to conduct gold-standard exercise physiology research in riders.”

At Hartpury you’ll be part of a research network that includes opportunities to work with industry on significant and real-world issues.

PhD studentships

Our fully funded studentships provide a fantastic opportunity for you to complement your postgraduate study with exposure to real life working environments within a paid position at Hartpury. With only a limited number of positions on offer, the Postgraduate Studentship Scheme is a much sought-after opportunity. Studentships comprise tuition fees at home student rates and a generous stipend per year, tenable for 3 years. Alongside their research projects, successful candidates will deliver up to 7 hours per week teaching or research support within the Department in which the PhD is hosted.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION AND DETAILS ABOUT HOW TO APPLY, PLEASE CONTACT: Hartpury University Hartpury Gloucester GL19 3BE

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Disclaimer Every effort is made to ensure that the information in this brochure is accurate at the time of going to print. The University will communicate to applicants if substantial changes are made to the advertised programmes. Please check the most up-to-date information via the Hartpury website www.hartpury.ac.uk