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Study a postgraduate equine degree at Hartpury University

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Create change where it matters

Postgraduate study is an exciting opportunity, enabling the development of specialist expertise to advance or change your career. You'll immerse yourself in a subject you’re passionate about, while making a difference to the world through advancing research or real-world practice.

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Our international reputation for equine welfare, health and performance means we attract driven, passionate and expert teaching staff from across the globe. You’ll learn from research-active lecturers who are also practising professionals, leading best practice that’s changing the way we interact with horses. You’ll apply what you learn in a practical setting, with opportunities to develop key employability skills where it matters.

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Benefit from world-class commercial facilities. You could gain valuable experience in our equine therapy and rider performance centres, bases for important research projects with international partners. We’re also home to over 230 horses and riders on campus at different levels, and our competition facilities host over 100 national and international events each year.

Create your future

Small class sizes means that you'll be supported to achieve your unique academic and career goals, benefitting from outstanding teaching and student support. You'll also create valuable connections through our leading academic and industry networks, helping you to create your future.

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Postgraduate qualifications explained

Qualifications are split into master’s degrees and PhD study. You can choose to study full-time, or part-time around other commitments. You can also progress directly from your undergraduate degree or return to studying at a later time.

Not sure what type of course you want to study? We've explained all you need to know about postgraduate qualifications.

Postgraduate qualifications

Our postgraduate equine degrees

Create knowledge through projects that improve lives. Absorb yourself in what you love, whilst developing your own expertise to further your career. Choose from taught and research degrees. Explore our equine courses below:

The top choice for students from over 60 countries

Follow in the footsteps of thousands of international students who have chosen Hartpury to change their future.

From your first enquiry, you'll be supported by a member of our experienced international team. They will help you through your entire application, from choosing your programme to students visas, finance, accommodation and more. You can contact us at any time with your questions - we're always happy to help.

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"The practical experience I got at Hartpury helped me come back to Canada and put all of it into practice. Being able to speak and assess on the same level as the other professionals I work with, like the veterinary physios, has been invaluable." 

Thalia Edwards, Human and Equine Sports Massage Therapist, MSc Equine Science graduate

Alumni discounts

All Hartpury University graduates receive a 20% discount for studying a master's course with us, and 10% from professional course fees. It's a great way to develop your specialist subject expertise and employability as part of a passionate academic community that's familiar to you.

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