Course information
This top-up programme offers a fascinating insight into the horseracing industry. You will cover everything from racehorse health and nutrition to race planning and performance analysis.
The programme, run primarily by The British Racing School but in partnership with Hartpury University, will involve home study as well as guided learning at The British Racing School and Hartpury campus. At the end of a successful programme of study you can achieve a BSc (Hons) Horseracing Industry award from Hartpury University.
Employment opportunities for students upon completion are wide and varied. The knowledge and experience gained will bring a broader understanding of the horseracing industry and the options available to you on completion. It will also give you the skills to progress in your roles throughout your careers.
More information on entry requirements and how to apply can be accessed via The British Racing School.
Course information
Overview
This top-up programme offers a fascinating insight into the horseracing industry. You will cover everything from racehorse health and nutrition to race planning and performance analysis.
The programme, run primarily by The British Racing School but in partnership with Hartpury University, will involve home study as well as guided learning at The British Racing School and Hartpury campus. At the end of a successful programme of study you can achieve a BSc (Hons) Horseracing Industry award from Hartpury University.
Employment opportunities for students upon completion are wide and varied. The knowledge and experience gained will bring a broader understanding of the horseracing industry and the options available to you on completion. It will also give you the skills to progress in your roles throughout your careers.
More information on entry requirements and how to apply can be accessed via The British Racing School.
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. Over 200 international athletes have developed their talents with us over the past 10 years. You could be our next success story. We're a semi-professional sports environment offering world-class facilities and professional coaching and support services.
Settle into an accommodation option to suit your taste and budget – at Hartpury University, undergraduate students can choose to live on-campus surrounded by Gloucestershire’s beautiful countryside or off-campus in the heart of Gloucester City centre. Enjoy the best of both worlds.
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TEF Gold
Our undergraduate provision has been awarded Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) Gold in all aspects - Overall, Student Experience, and Student Outcomes.
Teaching quality
Ranked in the top 10 universities for teaching quality (The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide, 2025).
Graduate employability
97% of our graduates are in employment, further study or other purposeful activity (Graduate Outcomes, 2024).
Academic support
We’re a top 10 university for academic support (NSS 2024, UK universities).
"Completing my work placement at Hartpury’s summer equine events was a great experience. I learnt how to run events, secure sponsorship deals, organise volunteers, and ensure arenas and stables are ready for competitors. I even got to compete in an event myself. I built contacts and connections with a range of people, including the Hartpury Equine management team, which lead to my role as Yard Technician today."
Clarissa Burnell-Price
"Completing my work placement at Hartpury’s summer equine events was a great experience. I learnt how to run events, secure sponsorship deals, organise volunteers, and ensure arenas and stables are ready for competitors. I even got to compete in an event myself. I built contacts and connections with a range of people, including the Hartpury Equine management team, which lead to my role as Yard Technician today."
Clarissa Burnell-Price
Important information
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