MSc Equine Science - Aberystwyth University

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MSc EquinE SciEncE
Angela
HND Equine Studies,
BSc Equine Science, MSc Equine Science
Subject Area Leader (Equine H.E), Hartpury College, now
Curriculum Co-ordinator, RISE (Learning Network),
The Innovation Centre, Ebbw Vale, South Wales.
While at Hartpury I was responsible for the smooth
running of the equine higher education programmes
(undergraduate). The role involved: line management
responsibilities, teaching, course administration, the Quality
and Audit of course material both for teaching and student
use as well as looking to maintain programmes that are
both scientific and applicable to aid the employment of
graduates.
I now work for a learning Network that covers five
counties across SE Wales. My role is to gather together
and coordinate communication between all the learning
providers (Universities, Colleges and secondary schools) in
order to develop collaborative curriculum.
I loved my time at Aberystwyth, I did not want to leave.
My courses were interesting and pitched at the correct
level for the stages I was at in my life. I found employment
immediately on completion of them.
The courses I studied gave me
a wide range of knowledge as
well as good life skills. I was a
mature student when I went
into education which helped
me but college life and the
courses I studied gave me a
good base of knowledge and
confidence to then go out
into the workplace.
Laura
HND, BSc,
Post Grad Diploma Equine Science
Animal Welfare Inspector
Having always had a strong interest in horses
this interest was developed further in four years of studies
at Aberystwyth. I chose Aber because of its location and
recommendations of friends who have also studied there,
and also
because I was
able to keep
my horse on
livery on site.
I was
offered the
opportunity
to transfer to
the second
year of the Equine Science degree after completing my first
year of the HND, but I found the HND such an enjoyable and
well suited course for me and was keen to take advantage
of the 12 month work placement incorporated into the
HND, so instead I undertook the one year degree course on
completion of the HND. This way, I was able to achieve two
quite contrasting, yet complimentary qualifications.
After a further two years in the equine industry I returned
to Aber to study for an MSc in Equine Science. The taught
element of the course appealed to me greatly and having
already completed two dissertations I opted not to
undertake a third and therefore graduated with a Post
Graduate Diploma.
Since completing my studies I spent several years managing
dressage yards and producing horses. For the past two years
I have worked for the Local Authority as an Animal Welfare
Inspector and continue to produce and compete my own
horses to Elementary level and teach dressage freelance. The
inclusion of agricultural modules in all three of the courses
that I studied certainly played a role in achieving my current
position.