UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE

Programme Specification

This Programme Specification provides a concise summary of the main features of the programme and the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve and demonstrate if he/she takes full advantage of the learning opportunities that are provided.

Sources of information on the programme can be found in Section 17

  1. Awarding Institution / Body
/ University of Central Lancashire
  1. Teaching Institution and Location of Delivery
/ MyerscoughCollege
  1. University School/Centre
/ School of Forensic and Applied Sciences
  1. External Accreditation
/ N/A
  1. Title of Final Award
/ BA (Hons) Equestrian Management and Development
  1. Modes of Attendance offered
/ Full-time
  1. UCAS Code
/ Applied for – not yet allocated
  1. Relevant Subject Benchmarking Group(s)
/ QAA Hospitality, Leisure, Sport and Tourism 2008
  1. Other external influences
/ Technical Advisory Board Meetings
  1. Date of production/revision of this form
/ 21 June 2013
  1. Aims of the Programme

  • Produce graduates who can be innovative in the application of technology to analyse and improve equestrian practices.

  • Supply the equine industry with graduates who can critically examine, lead and develop equestrian commercial practice.

  • Educate students in the global and British equine industry, applying critical analysis skills to evaluate differing trends and opportunities.

  • Develop underpinning skills in academic research, moral debate and critical thinking related to equine training and management.

  • Develop the individual student’s personal and employability skills so they can work effectively in a professional environment.

  1. Learning Outcomes, Teaching, Learning and Assessment Methods

A.Knowledge and Understanding
A1.Critically evaluate the management practices of a range of equine disciplines related to equine performance and business development.
A2.Apply critical thinking to determine new solutions to challenges within the equine industry.
A3.Critically analyse and enhance a series of multidisciplinary skills and learning practices that can be applied in a variety of equine industry contexts.
A4.Compare and contrast various principles and theories of horse management and training.
Teaching and Learning Methods
Lectures, seminars and tutorials by which to impart key concepts, technical knowledge and transferable skills. Application of these skills and knowledge to actual projects or interaction in the equine industry.
Assessment methods
A combination of assessment methods will include written and oral examinations, essays, technical reports, group and individual presentations, practical reports, practical assessments, individual study projects and case studies.
B.Subject-specific skills
B1.Evaluate the performance strategies with the competitive equine disciplines.
B2.Consider concepts within the business environment to adapt to the ever changing industry sector.
B3.Research, gather, analyse and apply relevant methodologies to the equine industry.
B4.Use critical thinking and evaluation to assess equine training and strategy development
Teaching and Learning Methods
Subject specific skills will be developed through the delivery of specialist subject material identified in the module descriptions and using the teaching and learning programme as identified above such as lectures, tutorials and practical work. Subject specific skills are further developed by the use of case studies and coursework assignments that reflect equine physiology and are reinforced by feedback from assessments. Information technology and computational skills are also developed through project work, presentations and coursework reports.
Assessment methods
Assessment methods will include written and oral examinations, case studies, coursework assignments, project work, presentations and coursework reports.
C.Thinking Skills
C1.Identify, synthesise and evaluate information from a range of sources.
C2.Apply theory and knowledge to new situations.
C3.Synthesise information and knowledge to develop appropriate training solutions.
C4.Plan and undertake a programme of original research.
Teaching and Learning Methods
Intellectual skills are developed through the teaching and learning programme outlined above such as lectures, tutorials and practical work. Problem solving and analysis skills are further developed through case studies and project work. The highest level of assessment is via the research project report.
Assessment methods
Thinking skills are assessed using the assessment methods as mentioned above such as examinations, essays, report writing and presentations
D.Other skills relevant to employability and personal development
D1.Undertake career and personal development to acquire skills in new and changing situations.
D2.Interact and relate to industry professionals using a variety of communication methods.
D3.Work independently, and work as a member of a team
D4.Manage tasks and apply problem solving skills to develop creative solutions
D5.Use appropriate information technology skills in various situations
D6.Apply numerical skills to solving problems.
D7.Communicate professionally in a range of medium.
Teaching and Learning Methods
Transferable skills are developed through the teaching and learning programme and assessment strategies outlined above. Communication skills are developed in formative sessions and formally assessed in project work and assignment tasks. Reflection and development needs are explored through tutorials and self assessment of performance.
Assessment methods
The assessment methods are as detailed above.
13.Programme Structures* / 14.Awards and Credits*
Level / Module Code / Module Title / Credit rating
Level 6 / MR3200 / Research Project / 40 / BA (Hons) Equestrian Management and Development
Requires 360 credits including a minimum of 120 at Level6and 120 at Level 5.
BA Equestrian Management and Development
Requires 320 credits including a minimum of 80 at Level 6 and 120 at Level 5 (the Research Project is not required).
MR3303 / Advances in Equine Training / 20
MR3309 / Equestrian Performance Strategies / 20
MR3310 / Equine Commercial Management / 20
MR3311 / Global Developments in the Equine Industry / 10
MR3317 / Professional Practice and Consultancy / 10
Level 5 / MR2302 / Business and Entrepreneurism / 20 / Diploma of Higher Education Equestrian Management and Development
Requires 240 credits including a minimum of 100 at Level 5.
MR2303 / Career Development / 10
MR2308 / Equestrian Psychology / 20
MR2318 / International Equine Industries / 20
MR2333 / Website Design and Development / 10
MR2335 / Research Development / 20
Elective / 20
Level 4 / MR1008 / Data Handling / 10 / Certificate of Higher Education Equestrian Management and Development
Requires 120 credits including a minimum of 100 at Level 4.
MR1009 / Business Management / 20
MR1312 / Equine Training / 20
MR1313 / Horse Handling / 20
MR1322 / Study Skills and Personal Development / 10
MR1326 / Yard Management and Development / 20
Elective / 20
15.Personal Development Planning
Personal Development Planning is an essential component of the course. The course will help students recognise the importance of being proactive within their own personal development. The course will help develop key personal and transferable skills which promote employability, entrepreneurship, academic excellence, professional development and global citizenship.
Each student will be allocated a Personal Tutor with whom students will be encouraged to develop skills for independent learning and reflection on student’s academic, personal and professional development. Students will meet with their personal tutor at least twice per semester to develop short and long-term goals, review and plan their progress on the course and discuss their future career path.
Each student group has a weekly timetabled and structured course tutorial which will be used to develop generic personal, employability and academic skills with student groups. An on-line scheme of work, together with web based and other support materials, is available to staff and students alike in the delivery of these tutorial sessions.
Students have access to a wide range of personal development advisory services through the ‘Core’ including careers, financial advice, pastoral support and help with study skills. Students have access to the student support services at the University through the ‘I’, ‘Futures’ and ‘WISER’ study skills.
Students on honours degrees also have the opportunity to study a series of personal development modules as a mandatory or optional part of their course. Through these modules students will be encouraged to reflect on their personal and professional development, plan realistically for career progression and manage their own career development.
All students will also have access to the College ‘Learn2Work’ programme and activities that contribute to ensuring employability of our students can also count towards the ‘Learn2Work’ awards.
16.Admissions criteria
Programme Specifications include minimum entry requirements, including academic qualifications, together with appropriate experience and skills required for entry to study. These criteria may be expressed as a range rather than a specific grade. Amendments to entry requirements may have been made after these documents were published and you should consult the University’s website for the most up to date information.
Students will be informed of their personal minimum entry criteria in their offer letter.
260 UCAS Tariff points from one of the following:
  • 3 A-levels at minimum C or above
  • BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma at DMM
  • BTEC Level 3 Diploma at D*D
  • 4 Scottish Highers at minimum C or above
  • 4 Irish Highers at minimum C or above
  • International Baccalaureate Diploma at 24 points
AS levels and Scottish Intermediate 2s may be used to contribute to entry requirements but they are not sufficient for entry on their own. Alternative equivalent qualifications will also be considered positively.
Consideration will be given to non-traditional qualifications and relevant work experience. Applicants are encouraged to produce evidence of their potential to benefit from the course. Applicants who believe they may be eligible for Accreditation of Prior Certificated and/or Experiential Learning (APCL/APEL) for certain modules will be considered on an individual basis.
Applicants for whom English is a second language must be able to demonstrate proof of International English Language Testing System (IELTS) at level 6.0 (with no component score lower than 5.5) or equivalent.
All offers may be subject to successful interview.
17.Key sources of information about the programme
  • UCAS:

  • MyerscoughCollege web site:

  • MyerscoughCollege higher education prospectus:

  • Course fact sheet:

  • Course Tutor: Sam Penrice

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18.Curriculum Skills Map
Ticks indicate where individual Programme Learning Outcomes will be assessed
Level / Module Code / Module Title / Core (C), Compulsory (COMP) or Option (O) / Programme Learning outcomes
Knowledge and Understanding / Subject-specific skills / Thinking Skills / Other skills relevant to employability and personal development
A1 / A2 / A3 / A4 / B1 / B2 / B3 / B4 / C1 / C2 / C3 / C4 / D1 / D2 / D3 / D4 / D5 / D6 / D7
6 / MR3200 / Research Project / C /  /  /  /  /  /  /  /  /  /  /  / 
MR3303 / Advances in Equine Training / COMP /  /  /  /  /  /  /  /  /  / 
MR3309 / Equestrian Performance Strategies / COMP /  /  /  /  /  /  /  /  /  / 
MR3310 / Equine Commercial Management / COMP /  /  /  /  /  /  /  / 
MR3311 / Global Developments in the Equine Industry / COMP /  /  /  /  /  /  /  /  /  /  / 
MR3317 / Professional Practice and Consultancy / COMP /  /  /  /  / 
5 / MR2302 / Business and Entrepreneurism / COMP /  /  /  /  /  /  /  /  /  /  / 
MR2303 / Career Development / COMP /  /  / 
MR2308 / Equestrian Psychology / COMP /  /  /  /  /  / 
MR2318 / International Equine Industries / COMP /  /  /  /  /  /  /  / 
MR2333 / Website Design and Development / COMP /  /  /  /  /  /  /  /  / 
MR2335 / Research Development / COMP /  /  /  /  /  /  /  / 
4 / MR1008 / Data Handling / COMP /  / 
MR1009 / Business Management / COMP /  /  /  /  / 
MR1312 / Equine Training / COMP / 
MR1313 / Horse Handling / COMP /  /  /  /  / 
MR1322 / Study Skills and Personal Development / COMP /  / 
MR1326 / Yard Management and Development / COMP /  /  /  /  /  / 

Note:Mapping to other external frameworks, e.g. professional/statutory bodies, will be included within Student Course Handbooks

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