Further Education Taster Courses
At Hartpury College we hold many different types of events to help you make the right decision for your future and we understand that choosing where to study after your GCSEs can be a difficult decision.
We offer residential Taster Courses in each of our subject areas for prospective students wanting to study BTEC courses, enabling you to have a ‘taste’ of what life would be like as a student at Hartpury College.
The Hartpury campus stretches over 360 hectares set in beautiful countryside in the heart of Gloucestershire and offers outstanding and unique facilities.
For more information, please download the Taster Course booklet below.
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
- Frequently asked questions
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- What can I expect
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- What do you need to bring with you?
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Additional Downloads:
Taster Course booklet