BScEquestrian Psychology and Sports Science

Study location	United Kingdom, Brackenhurst campus
Type	Bachelor courses, sandwich
Nominal duration	4 years
Study language	English
Awards	BSc
Course code	D423

Entry qualification	High school / secondary education (or higher) The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original.

Language requirements	English Accepted proof of proficiency: Cambridge English, IELTS, TOEFL or other equivalent IELTS: 6.0; CAE (Cambridge English Advanced): 169 points or above

Other requirements	At least 1 reference(s) should be provided. A motivation letter must be added to your application.

More information	ntu.ac.uk/..-psychology-and-sports-science

Overview

Interested? To learn more about this study programme, entry requirements and application process, please contact one of our consultants in a country nearest to you.

Programme structure

What will I study?
Year One

Introduction to Sports Psychology and Coaching
Equine Anatomy and Physiology
Horse Behaviour and Welfare
Horse-human Relationship
Research Skills for Scientists
Equine Health and Husbandry
Year Two

Analysis of Equestrian Performance
Equine Learning and Cognition
Therapeutic Use of the Horse
Veterinary Science and Nutrition
Research Methods for Behavioural Sciences
Sports Injury
Equine and Human Sports Science
Year Three

Placement year for sandwich course
Final Year

Advanced Topics in Sport and Exercise Psychology
Advice and Guidance Intervention
Emerging Issues, Ethics and Welfare
Assessment of Equine Behaviour
Optimising Performance
Rehabilitation Strategies for Horse and Rider
Animal Assisted Interventions (equine)
Research Dissertation

Career opportunities

Your career development
This course will give you the skills you need to become a:

Feed Research Officer
Horse Passport Officer
Insurance Assessor
Medical Lab Assistant
National Hunt Groom
Postgraduate Researcher
RSPCA Inspector
Trainee Equine Veterinary Nurse
Competition Groom.
You will be equipped to start a career in:

British Dressage
British Horseracing Authority
Cambridge University
Newmarket Equine Hospital
Om El Arab
University of Glasgow
World Horse Welfare.
What our graduates say
“Nottingham Trent University has equipped me with interesting and competing knowledge of the horse and wider equine industry, which will be helpful to me in the future. I found out about my course via the Nottingham Trent University website, and booked onto an Open Day to visit the campus. I thought attending an Open Day at the campus was vital, it gave me the opportunity to explore the facilities and estate and compare Nottingham Trent University to other organisations.

“I discovered the BSc (Hons) Equine Sports Science and Psychology while I was completing my A-Levels and swiftly fell in love with it; it gave me everything I wanted from an equine degree.

“The key strength of the course is the mix of students with different equine backgrounds and the thoughts they brought to discussions and debates. The more experience and insight I gained from the cohort the more enriching my time at University became.

“The brand new facilities at the Brackenhurst Equestrian Centre only added to the fantastic experience I gained at Nottingham Trent University. Everybody, from lecturing staff to technical staff on the yard, cared about my degree and ensured I obtained the correct information first time.”

Nika Vorster