Discover Hartpury

Discover HartpuryYour guide to life beyond the classroom

At Hartpury, a degree is so much more than a piece of paper and bringing theory to life is what we do. Studying with us means:

• Being immersed in industry and gaining real world practical experience on-site• Access to exceptional facilities • Benefitting from partnerships and contacts that will open doors to dream work placements and

careers• Being part of an active research community • High levels of staff contact through formal timetabled sessions, academic tutoring and wider

study support including our achievement and success centre

From the day you arrive we’ll help you plan for your future. You’ll develop a Hartpury Advantage e-portfolio and we’ll give you targeted support to build on your skills and develop an outstanding CV which will help you stand out from the crowd.

Why Hartpury?Our stunning campus is set on a 360-hectare estate in Gloucestershire, offering Foundation, Honours degrees and Postgraduate study in specialist areas of Equine, Sport, Animal, Agriculture and Veterinary Nursing.

Coming to Hartpury gives you the opportunity to study and live on a spectacular rural campus and become part of the famous ‘pury family’. With the vibrant centres of Cheltenham and Gloucester and the breathtaking landscapes and activities of the Cotswolds and Forest of Dean both on your doorstep there is never a shortage of something to do. From festivals and county shows to sport and wildlife there is something for everyone.

Gloucester With Gloucester just 10 minutes’ drive away from campus many Hartpury students make the cathedral city their home. With an amazing variety of attractions like the multi-million pound outlet shopping centre, bars and restaurants at the docks - where the monthly Orchard Street market, a food festival and Christmas market are also held.

CheltenhamCheltenham, known as the cultural centre for the Cotswolds, offers a host of things to do. Famous for its numerous festivals, excellent high street and independent shopping while a whole host of restaurants, bars and clubs kick off a vibrant nightlife when the sun goes down. The town is also home to one of the largest outdoor pools in the country.

Forest of DeanIf the outdoors is your thing, all the Forest of Dean has to offer is perfect! For adventure seekers there are an array of activities including mountain biking, cycle tracks, kayaking and zip-wires. If relaxation is more your thing then you can explore the endless walks and trails in the stunning countryside.

GloucestershireSportThe county is sports mad and home to Aviva Premiership team Gloucester Rugby. Fans flock to Gloucester to see the Cherry and Whites in action and students can get discounted tickets! Cheltenham have their own League Two football club while a whole host of water sports are available at Cotswold Water Park. Those who prefer snow can practise at Gloucester Ski & Snowboard Centre.

Equestrian eventsGloucestershire is home to some of the biggest names and events in the equine world. We hold our own Showjumping Spectacular, international Festival of Dressage and NAF Five Star International Hartpury Horse Trials. Cheltenham’s internationally renowned racecourse hosts its famous festival and Gold Cup while Badminton, Gatcombe and Blenheim Horse Trials also all reside in the county.

Things to do in

Forest of Dean

River SevernDid you know? The Severn Bore is one of the biggest in the world and only one of three surfable across the globe. It can reach 25ft in height and speeds of 25 km/h.

Hartpury Did you know? We host three major international events of our own – which students can help run – as well as being home to the British Dressage National Championships, Blue Chip Winter Championships and Riding for the Disabled Association Championships!

GloucesterDid you know? The historic Docks have also been used to shoot scenes from Alice in Wonderland whilst the iconic Gloucester Cathedral also has famously been used for the Harry Potter films, Sherlock and Doctor Who.

CheltenhamDid you know? Cheltenham’s famous festivals offer something for everyone from music, literature and science to food and drink and jazz. Cheltenham is also home to a growing arts, theatre and music scene with entertainment venues such as the Town Hall, the Everyman Theatre (where Michael McIntyre recently performed) and The Playhouse.

For a quick coffee, lunch between lectures or a late night snack, you can find what you’re looking for from our cafe ‘Red & Black’, restaurants and Legends Bar. There are a wide range of clubs, activities and entertainment on offer throughout the year as well as fortnightly weekend trips off campus. Our events team hosts regular events from pub quizzes, beer and cider festivals and comedy nights through to live music as well as three balls over the course of the year.

Living in Hartpury accommodation is a great way to make friends and to transition to university life. You have the choice to live on campus or in Gloucester and there are options available to suit a range of budgets. We always give the highest priority to our first year students especially when Hartpury is their firm choice.

To find out more, including the most up to date pricing, please check www.hartpury.ac.uk/uni-accommodation

Living at Hartpury

We have invested over £50 million in recent years to create an environment with outstanding facilities. Every aspect of our specialist campus is designed to equip students with the skills, knowledge and experience they need to open the door to their dream career while the University Learning Centre provides 24 hour access to learning resources and study areas.

AgricultureSpecialist Facilities

Animal Veterinary Nursing

Hartpury is home to an animal collection of over 70 species which contains a wide variety of domestic and exotic species. You can find a whole range of reptiles, amphibians, birds and mammals, from the farm to the animal management centre or in the picturesque walled garden. For our four-legged friends there is the onsite Cotswold Dog Spa, a professional small animal rehabilitation centre and a dedicated dog agility arena.

Home Farm has over 250 dairy cows who are milked in a herringbone parlour, around 80 calves housed in a specialist calf-rearing unit and more than 600 sheep, providing insight into commercial dairy, beef and lamb production. Okle Clifford, our other farm in nearby Highleadon, is home to further beef cattle and sheep as well as being the hub of a new biodiversity project. A variety of crops are grown across arable land at both sites. Our 360 hectare campus includes woodland, a fully stocked lake, parkland and the farmed estate.

Hartpury Veterinary Nursing students benefit from having access to our extensive specialist facilities across animal, equine and agriculture including dissection and microbiology labs, therapy treatment areas and livestock housing. Students will have access to a full veterinary nursing clinical skills area within our new dedicated Veterinary Nursing Centre.

Sport EquineOur multi-million pound sports academy boasts cross-training and power gyms, a multi-purpose sports hall, a high-tech performance analysis suite and sport performance laboratories. Incorporated in the rehabilitation and physiotherapy centre are massage beds, state of the art testing equipment and hot and cold spa baths. We also have numerous pitches, six grass and two 3G, including the main pitch with a spectator grandstand. Anyone with a passion for golf can also enjoy our nine-hole course and driving range. Our ten sports academies provide an opportunity to work with elite athletes in a unique environment that mirrors a professional sports club.

As the world’s largest equine education centre, Hartpury offers a range of specialist and commercial facilities. The Equine Therapy Centre includes a high speed treadmill, water treadmill, weighbridge, solarium, veterinary examination room and a non-slip trot up. Alongside this the Rider Performance Centre houses a bespoke strength and conditioning suite and three horse simulators (an advanced 3-day event simulator ‘Margaret’, a Racehorse simulator ‘Trigger’ and our original simulator ‘Hercules’) - supporting riders of all levels to enhance their athletic performance. Our commercial yard has stabling for 230 horses, two horse walkers and seven arenas, two of which are international standard - a 70m x 40m indoor arena with seating for 600 spectators and a 80m x 60m outdoor arena. Students have the opportunity to bring their horse with them to university on livery and can access all equine facilities where available.

The Students’ Union can provide you with opportunities to get involved in sport, charity work, employability support, volunteering, campaigning and representing the student voice. With a variety of societies and clubs, plus recreational sport opportunities to choose from, you’re bound to find something to get involved in. If you’re interested in starting your own club or society you just need to let the Students’ Union know!

Run in conjunction with Hartpury Active, some of the clubs and societies currently on offer are:

Snowsports CheerleadingPolo club Christian UnionHockey

VolleyballLGBT The Vet SocietyDance

Hartpury has an outstanding reputation for its talent production line, having produced more than 150 internationals in a range of sports in the past 10 years. We’re skilled at supporting athletes to combine their study and sport and to be the best they can be, both on and off the field.

At University Centre level, we have sports academies for men and women’s rugby and football, rowing and equine. Our multi-sports academy also provides dedicated support to athletes across a range of other sports such as athletics and even judo and white water kayaking!

The range of support available to academy athletes can include specialist coaching, physiotherapy, strength and conditioning, sport psychology, nutrition advice and performance lifestyle.

Sport at Hartpury Students' Union

STUDENTS’ UNION

Our Integrated Masters courses offer those who have ambitions to progress on to postgraduate study combine both undergraduate and postgraduate study in one degree. Find out more at: http://www.hartpury.ac.uk/courses/?qualification=honours-and-integrated-masters-degreesFind out more at: http://www.hartpury.ac.uk/courses/?qualification=foundation-degrees

Hartpury Courses FdSc Animal Behaviour and WelfareFdSc Animal Science and ManagementFdSc Equine Veterinary Nursing ScienceFdSc Veterinary Nursing Science

BSc (Hons) Animal Behaviour and Welfare*BSc (Hons) Applied Animal Science*BSc (Hons) Applied Animal Science with Therapy*BSc (Hons) Bioveterinary Science*BSc (Hons) Veterinary Nursing Science

MSci Animal Behaviour and Welfare

MRes Animal Behaviour and WelfareMRes Anthrozoology MSc Veterinary Physiotherapy

FdSc Equine PerformanceFdSc Equine Science and ManagementFdSc Equine Veterinary Nursing Science

BA (Hons) Equine Business Management*BSc (Hons) Equestrian Sports CoachingBSc (Hons) Equestrian Sports Science* BSc (Hons) Equine Science*BSc (Hons) Equine Science with Therapy*BA (Hons) International Horseracing BusinessBSc (Hons) Racehorse Performance and Rehabilitation

MSci Equine ScienceMSci Sports Therapy (Equestrian)

MRes Equestrian PerformanceMSc, PG Cert, PG Dip Equine SciencePG Cert Equestrian Performance and Rehabilitation PG Cert Equine Behaviour and Welfare

FdA Sports Business ManagementFdSc Sports CoachingFdSc Sport Performance

BSc (Hons) Physical Education and School Sport*BA (Hons) Sports Business Management*BSc (Hons) Sports CoachingBSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Nutrition*BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Sciences*BSc (Hons) Sports TherapyBSc (Hons) Strength and Conditioning*BSc (Hons) Equestrian Sports CoachingBSc (Hons) Equestrian Sports Science

MSci Sport Coach DevelopmentMSci Sports Therapy (Equestrian)

MSc, PG Cert, PG Dip Applied Strength and Conditioning MSc, PG Cert, PG Dip Coaching Science MSc Professional Development (Coaching Science)

BSc (Hons) Applied AgricultureBSc (Hons) Applied Agriculture (Crop Production) BSc (Hons) Applied Agriculture (International)BSc (Hons) Applied Agriculture (Livestock Production)

*These courses are available with Foundation Year. See website for details

At our 360 hectare campus you can study a range of Foundation, Honours degrees and postgraduate study in our specialist areas of Equine, Sport, Animal and Agriculture.

ANIMAL | EQUINE | SPORT | AGRICULTURE

LONDON Two hours by train One of the world’s great cities.

BRISTOL 60 minutes by train Offering a busy cultural calendar.

BIRMINGHAM 60 minutes by train The UK’s second largest city.

GLOUCESTER 10 minutes drive from the Hartpury campus.

Where we are There’s always so much to do on and off campus; especially with Gloucester and Cheltenham nearby. You’ve got the beautiful Forest of Dean on your doorstep and Bristol is only a short train ride away – you’ll never be bored!”

Chloe Garrigues

"There really is something for everyone to do here, it’s a beautiful place. You could go mountain biking one day and then be at a festival in Cheltenham the next day – it’s an amazing place to live.”

Filip Lastovka

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It’s a beautiful area of the world. My friends and family have loved coming to visit as it’s so stunning.”

Kelly Lessel

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As an international student, I’ve really enjoyed my time at Hartpury – there are loads of sporting opportunities both on and away from campus. I’ve been to watch Gloucester Rugby games and have also played volleyball locally, it’s been amazing.”

Jordan Timpson

"Hartpury was my first choice and I'm glad I chose them. It's a fantastic campus, within picturesque surroundings and excellent facilities. I know that my time here will enhance my career to become a very successful and professional Veterinary Nurse.”

Paige Llewellyn

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