BSc (Hons) Equine Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation Bachelor's degree at Anglia Ruskin University
BSc (Hons) Equine Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation at Anglia Ruskin University. You'll combine core theory in equine anatomy and rehabilitation with hands-on applied work, underpinned by research methods that ground your clinical decisions.
About this course
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BSc (Hons) Equine Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation is a Bachelor's degree (BSc (Hons)) at Anglia Ruskin University, based in ARU Writtle Campus. It is studied part-time; duration varies by route.
For the typical curriculum, specialisations, career paths and graduate earnings for Sport & Exercise Science, see the sections below.
Curriculum & modules
A typical UK Sport & Exercise Science degree builds from foundations to specialist options and a final project. An indicative structure:
| Stage | Module |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | Anatomy & Exercise Physiology How the body moves and adapts to training. |
| Year 1 | Introduction to Sport Psychology Motivation, confidence and performance under pressure. |
| Year 1 | Practical Sport & Coaching Skills Applied sessions across sports and training methods. |
| Year 2 | Biomechanics Analysing technique with lab and video methods. |
| Year 2 | Physiology of Training Testing athletes and prescribing programmes. |
| Year 2 | Research Methods in Sport Study design and statistics for sport science. |
| Year 3 | Specialist options Typically strength & conditioning, nutrition, rehabilitation or PE. |
| Year 3 | Applied placement Working with teams, clients or schools. |
| Year 3 | Dissertation An independent lab or field research project. |
Typical structure for this subject (indicative). Modules vary by university. Check the provider's course page for the exact curriculum.
Specialisations & pathways
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Course in depth
What this course covers, who it suits and where it leads.
What you'll study
You will study equine-focused sports therapy and rehabilitation within a Sport & Exercise Science framework. A course like this typically progresses from foundational anatomy and exercise physiology, through sport psychology and practical coaching skills in Year 1, to biomechanics, training physiology and research methods in Year 2. In the final year, you'll choose specialist options such as strength & conditioning, sport psychology, nutrition, rehabilitation, coaching, or PE teaching routes, alongside an applied placement and independent dissertation. The equine specialism means this practical and theoretical learning is grounded in working with horses and their athletic performance and recovery.
Who it's for
You're an equine practitioner, farrier, groom, livery manager, or rider, with a deeper curiosity about how horses' bodies work and heal. You likely have some experience in the saddle or the stable yard already, and you're looking to understand the anatomy and physiology that sits behind good horsemanship and recovery care. You're self-directed and disciplined: part-time study means fitting coursework around work and life, staying engaged across several years without the intensity of full-time campus immersion. This course is for someone who wants to bridge the gap between hands-on experience and recognised, evidence-based knowledge.
Careers & job market
Nationally, 90% of Sport & Exercise Science graduates are in work or further study within 15 months. Of those working, 62% hold highly skilled roles or pursue postgraduate study. Early-career earnings for Sport & Exercise Science graduates range from £22,000 to £30,000 at 15 months; this typically shifts to £19,125–£27,000 after three years, then £23,375–£33,000 by year five (national Graduate Outcomes and LEO data). An AHPR-recognised qualification opens pathways in clinical equine therapy, rehabilitation centres, competition yards, and research roles where your accreditation carries weight.
University & format
This BSc (Hons) is delivered part-time at Anglia Ruskin University, a public university based at ARU Writtle Campus. Teaching is conducted in English. The degree is accredited by the Animal Health Professions' Register (AHPR), making graduates eligible for registration with that body. Anglia Ruskin is a recognised UK degree-awarding body, and its teaching quality was awarded Gold in the Office for Students' TEF 2023.
Applicant information
The next application dates for this course, followed by facts the provider publishes.
Part-time application dates vary by provider. UCAS dates
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Opened 2 July 2026; last choice 19 October 2026. Check vacancies now. A cached page never claims a place is still available.
Entry & how to get in
Who gets in
What recently admitted students actually held, official admissions data, not a stated requirement.
Qualifications held on entry
| Qualification | Share |
|---|---|
| another higher-education qualification | 98% |
| A-levels or equivalent | 2% |
Entry & your chances
An honest read from the official entry data, plus your personal match.
Entry is set by the university and based on your offer. Use your predicted grades to see how you compare, then check the university's stated requirements.
How to apply
Undergraduate applications go through UCAS. Here’s what matters for this course, the right deadline, the grades to aim for, and the steps in order.
- 1Register on UCAS Hub
Create your UCAS application and add this course. One application covers up to five choices.
- 2Write your personal statement
A single statement covers all your choices, so keep it broad enough for similar courses while showing genuine interest in this subject.
- 3Submit by Apply directly to the provider
Part-time application dates vary by provider. Source: UCAS 2027 dates.
- 4Reply to your offers
When decisions are in, pick a firm (first) choice and an insurance (back-up) choice with slightly lower grades.
- 5Results day & confirmation
On results day (mid-August) your place is confirmed if you meet the offer. Just missed? Talk to the university, or find a place through Clearing.
Fees & funding
What this course costs and how UK student finance covers it.
Tuition per year
Standard capped home fee at English providers (2026/27); Scotland, Wales & NI differ.
Check fees at Anglia Ruskin University →For students who normally live in England
2026/27 Student Finance England figures. Maintenance support is means-tested and this two-point view is not an entitlement calculator. The course total uses its published length and home fee where both are available; a missing full-time fee uses the clearly labelled England-cap scenario, while part-time fees and unknown lengths are never guessed. Use the official calculator. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland use separate systems: SAAS, Student Finance Wales, and Student Finance NI.
Starting on or after 1 January 2027?
The Lifelong Learning Entitlement is a separate system. A new learner’s tuition entitlement is currently stated as £39,160 (about 480 credits at 2026/27 fee levels), subject to prior study and eligibility. Check the official LLE guide.
Paying for it
- Tuition Fee Loan: can cover eligible tuition up to the applicable limit and is paid straight to the provider.
- Maintenance Loan: up to £10,830/yr away from home outside London (England, 2026/27), means-tested on household income.
- Repayment: 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below it; written off after 40 years.
- Earn alongside: most students work part-time in term, part-time roles on the StudySmarter job board.
England figures shown; Scotland, Wales & NI run their own schemes, check gov.uk.
Scholarships & bursaries you could qualify for
That does not mean no funding exists. Check the university directory for current amounts, eligibility and application dates.
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Careers & earnings
What Sport & Exercise Science graduates actually earn, from real outcome data, 15 months, 3 years and 5 years after graduating.
- 1Graduate roleFirst role after the degree · 0–2 yrs
- 2Specialist / PractitionerWorking in sport & exercise science · 2–5 yrs
- 3Senior / LeadLeading work and people · 5–10 yrs
- 4Head of / ExpertSenior leadership or deep expertise · 10+ yrs
How pay grows: this course vs Sport & Exercise Science nationally
National figures for Sport & Exercise Science graduates, HESA Graduate Outcomes (15 months) and the Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset (3 & 5 years). These are national, not university-specific; actual pay varies by employer, region, role and experience. Different cohorts, so the bars are not one group over time.
Work out your pay
Headline figures hide a lot. Calculate realistic take-home pay for this field by role, region and experience, then check your CV before you apply.
Job market & outlook
How Sport & Exercise Science graduates fare in the labour market, and how AI is reshaping the work.
How AI is changing the work
AI doesn't replace the profession, it shifts it: routine tasks get automated, while judgement, working with people and using AI well become more valuable.
What AI takes off your plate
- Routine information gathering
- First-draft writing and summaries
- Standard analysis and admin
- Repetitive processing tasks
More human than ever
- Judgement and original thinking
- Working with and leading people
- Owning and sense-checking AI output
- Ethics and accountability
The strongest graduates pair subject depth with the ability to use AI tools critically.
Roles & employers
Where Sport & Exercise Science graduates typically go, indicative destinations from graduate career data. Each role links to live openings on the StudySmarter job board.
Roles graduates go into
Where they work
- Sports clubs & NGBs
- Leisure providers
- Schools
- The NHS
Jobs after this course
Current roles from the StudySmarter job board that suit Sport & Exercise Science graduates.
Sport CoachAspire PeopleSport Science LeadBiolyz FlexCoBTEC Tech Awards Sept 22 - Sport - ExaminerPearsonEquine Vet: Independent Clinic for Leisure & Sport HorsesBritish Veterinary LGBT+Learning Mentor (PE/Sport)Prospero TeachingCasual Youth Worker: Sport, Community Growth & BelongingActive Herefordshire & WorcestershireWho studies here and in this subject?
Provider- and UK subject-level context.
Anglia Ruskin University
Biological and sport sciences across the UK
HESA student record 2024/25. Counts are rounded.
Local crime-data context
A neutral snapshot around the published teaching location.
Around ARU Writtle Campus
156 street-level reports returned within roughly one mile across 2026-04 to 2026-06.
Police.uk street-level API. Approximate locations, not confined to campus. England, Wales and Northern Ireland; not Scotland.
Is Sport & Exercise Science right for you?
Tick what applies to you and see how good a fit it is.
International students
What applying to Anglia Ruskin University from outside the UK involves: fees, English, visa, funding and living costs.
Tuition fees
International tuition is set per course by Anglia Ruskin University; international fees are typically £12,000–£30,000/year for classroom subjects and higher for lab/clinical ones. You’re not eligible for UK Tuition Fee or Maintenance Loans, so plan for fees plus living costs upfront.
English language
Most UK undergraduate courses ask for around IELTS 6.0–6.5 (no band below 5.5–6.0), or an accepted equivalent. If you’re just short, most universities run a pre-sessional English course that counts towards the requirement.
Student visa
You’ll usually need a Student visa (Student Route). After you accept an offer the university issues a CAS; you then show funds for fees plus about £1,023–£1,334/month living costs and pay the Immigration Health Surcharge for NHS access.
Scholarships & funding
Many universities offer international/global scholarships (often £2,000–£6,000/yr), check Anglia Ruskin University’s funding pages.
Living costs
Budget roughly £1,100–£1,400/month outside London and £1,400–£1,800/month in London for rent, food and travel; the figure also matters for your visa.
Working while you study
A Student visa usually allows up to 20 hours/week in term time and full-time in holidays, useful alongside study, though not something to rely on for fees.
Visa rules and fees change. Always confirm the current requirements with Anglia Ruskin University and gov.uk before you apply.
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