A master's degree from Hartpury will give you in-depth knowledge and the confidence to achieve your ambitions. We’ll equip you with the skills to apply your learning to real-world issues.
We offer master’s qualifications across our specialist industry subjects of agriculture, animal, equine, sport and veterinary physiotherapy.
A taught master’s degree involves lectures and practical sessions, alongside the completion of a dissertation or project.
Contact usGenerating Equine Welfare Statements for use in Sport Horse Breeding
This proposed study will focus on systematic reviews of existing research and relevant grey literature (non-scientific industry sources) to inform an evidence-based approach to outlining key areas that will underpin sport horse breeding practices aligned to the five domains outlined in Mellor’s 2020 Five Domains model, with the aim of producing ‘white papers’ to contribute to a WBFSH welfare policy document.
The concept for this studentship arises directly from industry. The project will be supported by Hartpury’s partner, the World Breeding Federation for Sport Horses.
The application deadline for this opportunity is 28 September 2023. Please download an application form for other key dates and information.
Before studying a master's degree at Hartpury, Megan Batchelor had been overlooked for a job, with employers citing qualifications. Since graduating, she's hasn't looked back.
Contact usAt Hartpury, our taught master’s qualifications include:
Master’s in Science (MSc): a one, two or three-year degree, offering compulsory and optional modules focused on a dissertation.
Master of Research (MRes): a one, two or three-year degree, offering compulsory and optional modules focused on a significant piece of independent research.
Postgraduate Certificate (PG Cert) and Postgraduate Diploma (PG Dip): usually completed over one year, these recognised shorter qualifications allow greater flexibility to progress each qualification through to the next level, including a full master’s degree.
Integrated Master’s degree (MSci): undergraduate and postgraduate-level study in one qualification. Your final two years will focus on postgraduate-level study.
“I chose to study at Hartpury University because I wanted a hands-on learning experience. Everything is in one place. You get to practice hands-on skills with real cases, which gives you a great idea about what it will be like when you qualify.
We would all leave lectures feeling so excited because the lecturers are so knowledgeable. They focused on our individual strengths, which made us feel so nurtured. They know how to communicate complex subjects in a simple and interesting way – all backed up by research.”
"My goal on this degree is to uncover the science behind classical equine training methods, and use this to understand and improve horse welfare and performance. Hartpury was an obvious choice.
Adjusting to university study after three years working took some time, but the module leaders and academic support teams have been great. We get lots of support with study skills and great materials to help us to prepare for lectures."
Our assistant roles enable students to gain valuable academic experience and industry expertise alongside postgraduate study whilst earning a salary. These opportunities are open to anyone holding an offer for or studying a Hartpury MSc or MRes qualification.
Our Postgraduate Studentship Scheme provides opportunities to complement postgraduate study with important real-world research within a paid position at Hartpury. Offered across our research specialisms of sport and exercise sciences, equine performance and animal welfare.
Whether you’re developing your existing expertise or embarking on a complete career change, progressing from undergraduate study or joining us after a break from education, our bespoke student services will support you to thrive within postgraduate study.
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