FdSc Equitation, Training and Behaviour

UCAS course code	D422
Institution code	C78
Duration	2 years
Course type	Full-time
Study location	Duchy College (Stoke Climsland)

From campuses across Cornwall and Devon, including at the Eden Project and in Newquay, we offer a wide range of university-level specialist courses, designed with employers and delivered by industry professionals, in subjects ranging from counselling, ecology, horticulture and marine biology to zoology. Recognised with a TEF Silver award for teaching and student outcomes, our courses emphasise professional technical skills, and benefit from direct one-to-one access to lecturers and personal wrap around support.

Course details

Year 1
Core modules

CORB1005
Research in Enterprise Management

This module is designed to highlight the interrelationship between research and business within the industry. Fundamentals of experimental design and data analysis will be covered including the role and application of research when starting/developing an enterprise. It will assess the difficulties which must be identified and overcome along with analysis of the risks and evidenced based problem solving required, generating innovative ideas for enterprise development. Emphasis will be placed on understanding individual skills and personal development, and financial aspects, including profit and loss, as key components of enterprise management.

CORC1013C
Personal and Employability Skills Development

This module is designed to equip students with the necessary knowledge and skills to develop themselves in terms of their personal and employability skills.

CORD1023
Principles of Behaviour and Training

CORD1026
Equid Structure and Function

CORD1027
Introduction to Equine Science

CORD1028
Equine Industry, Practice and Welfare
Final year
Core modules

CORD2061
Equine Nutrition and Physiology

CORD2065
Equine Health and Rehabilitation

CORD2073
Principles of Equitation Science

CORD2074
Application of Training Principles

CORD2077
Contemporary Issues in Equestrianism

CORD2078
Research Project

^{The modules shown for this course are those currently being studied by our students, or are proposed new modules. Please note that programme structures and individual modules are subject to amendment from time to time as part of the University’s curriculum enrichment programme and in line with changes in the University’s policies and requirements.}

Fees, costs and funding

As this course is delivered by one of our partner colleges, please contact the college directly for information on fees and funding.

Tuition fee price changes

In November 2024, the UK Government announced an increase to tuition fees and maintenance support for 2025/26 academic year, setting the standard tuition fee and student maintenance loan at £9,535 per year and the University’s tuition fees were increased to this rate.

The UK Government has indicated that further fee increases may be announced this year and in subsequent years. If the UK Government does so, the University may increase annual tuition fees in subsequent years, which may include the fees for the 2026/2027 academic year, in line with the Student Contract and all times in line with the maximum tuition fee caps set by the Government. More information about fees and costs of studying.

How to apply

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Our partnership with Cornwall College

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Our Academic Partnerships enable students to enrol for a degree at a partnership institution closer to home, or engage in distance learning – even when they’re in the middle of the ocean. They are there for those people looking to return to education, or enhance their professional development. Full- or part-time; foundation degree to masters-level – we cater for a huge variety of needs and aspirations.

Many of our partners offer specialist degrees, unique facilities, and smaller class sizes at a competitive price. And as a student of two institutions, you get the best of both worlds; a supportive learning environment as part of a close-knit community, and a university-level qualification awarded by the ��. You’ll enjoy not only the facilities and services your partnership institution provides, but also all of the additional support and resources you need from us, and you’ll automatically become a member of our Students’ Union, too.

We are continuing to grow the number of partner institutions and expand our academic community to new locations around the UK and overseas. Why not visit the Academic Partnerships page on our website for a full list of partners and for more details on studying with us?

One of our partners delivers this particular course – so please visit their website for full course details, entry requirements, tuition fees and information on what student life is like there.

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