BTEC Taster Courses

Hartpury College Further Education Taster Courses

If you're considering your options after your GCSEs, get a taste of life at Hartpury before you make up your mind. 

You'll experience every aspect of student life, stay in student accommodation (your own en-suite room) and take part in classroom lessons and the fun challenging practical activities that Hartpury specialises in. 

Tasters are only £55 (to cover accommodation, meals and activities) and we refund this if you enrol at Hartpury and complete your first year. 

If you would like to have your interview for a full time course, you can stay an extra night while on the Taster Course. During the optional interview day you will be offered careers advice and your parents/guardians are welcome to attend. 

Comments from students who have attended Taster Courses at Hartpury previously have included:

“I really enjoyed my time on the Taster Course at Hartpury. The tutors were great and I really look forward to starting at Hartpury as a student.” Ben, Somerset, Farm Mechanisation

“The facilities at Hartpury are amazing, there’s everything and more that you would need.” Ryan, Oxfordshire, Rugby

“I love the ability to stay on campus for the Taster Course – it gave me a real feel for what life will be like when I start.” Connor, Surrey, Golf

“The Outdoor Adventure Taster was great fun! I can’t wait to come to Hartpury full time to study – it’s going to be amazing.“ Catherine, Hereford, Outdoor Adventure

“It was really useful that my interview could be scheduled for the last day of my Taster Course. The Taster Course made me go into the interview wanting to study at Hartpury even more than before!” Alice, Exeter, Sport