Enrolment and Freshers' Week
Sunday 13th September 2020 - Friday 18th September 2020
Dear student
Please read the essential information relating to your chosen course below. This includes the equipment you will need for your studies, when you will be able to enrol as well as information about your induction to the college.
If this is not the course you want to study, please contact the college to discuss an alternative course by calling 01964 553000.
FdSc Equine Sports Science and Coaching
Enrolment Days and Information
HOW AND WHEN TO ENROL
To ensure the safety of our staff and students and to manage the number of people on campus in a Covid-safe manner during this busy period, it is our intention to enrol as many students as possible online. You can find out if you’re eligible for online enrolment on our How to Enrol page.
If you are eligible to complete your enrolment online, you will receive a unique username and password via letter and email. This will allow you to sign in to access your online enrolment dashboard.
If you do not receive this information by Monday 10th August, please contact the college on 01964 553000.
Online enrolment for this programme opens on the following dates:
- Year 1 students: 13th August 2020
- Year 2 students: 24th August 2020
Please note: Access to your personal online enrolment dashboard will only be available from the date stated above.
If you need support with online enrolment, please email enquiries@bishopburton.ac.uk or give us a call on 01964 553000 during the support times shown on our How to Enrol page.
If you are not eligible for online enrolment or need extra support, please call 01964 553000 to book an appointment to enrol on campus.
INDUCTION
The enrolment process will be complete once you have attended Bishop Burton for your induction session, which will take place on the following dates:
- Year 1 / Level 4 students: Monday 14th September, 9.15am - 4pm
- Year 2 / Level 5 students: Thursday 17th September, 9.15am - 4pm
Please bring your own device if you have one.
At induction, students will receive their ID badge, a copy of their Learner Agreement and details about how to access their college email account, including their username and password (which they can change if they wish at a later date).
Recommended Reading
The college has its own Learning Resource Centre that houses an extensive collection of books and journals. However, from time to time, it’s useful to have access to your own copies. These are the top books that we recommend you have for your course:
- Batty-Smith, J. (2008) - The BHS Complete Manual of Horse and Stable Management. Addington. Kenilworth Press
- Higgins, G. (2012) - Horse Anatomy for Performance. UK: David and Charles Publishing.
- Johnson, S., Scott, J. (2019) Study and Communication Skills for the Biosciences, Third Edition, Great Britain, Oxford University Press.
- Lincoln, A (2008) Equine Sports Coaching, Hong Kong, Wiley-Blackwell.
Key Dates
Semester One
Monday 21st September 2020 - Friday 22nd January 2021
Reading Week
Monday 26th October 2020 - Friday 30th October 2020
Christmas Break
Monday 14th December 2020 - Monday 4th January 2021
Semester Two
Monday 25th January 2021 - Friday 28th May 2021
Reading Week
Monday 15th February 2021 - Friday 19th February 2021
Easter Break
Monday 29th March 2021 - Monday 19th April 2021
Work Experience, Trips and Visits
You will undertake a number of interesting and relevant trips and visits as part of your equine degree programme. These include a range of equine enterprises, veterinary centres and specialist conferences. Some visits may be free, but others will incur a charge varying with the nature of the visit and the distance travelled. Such charges will be kept to a reasonable rate, and may include a contribution payment from £5 upwards to cover part of the cost.
All foundation degree students have a commitment to undertake work based learning during their programme, both weekly at the college's equine centre and in the equine industry on placement, collectively providing a vocational opportunity for developing essential practical and academic skills. Students are expected to find their own placements at a related industry and a minimum of 80 hours on placement must be completed in the first year.
As part of your work experience module, you will need to be available on either Saturday 3 October or Sunday 4 October to complete your compulsory British Eventing Horse Trials day.
The college has a strict policy in place when approving work placements – students must not commence placement until they have received notification of approval by the college.
Clothing and Equipment
Before you begin your programme, you’ll need to make sure you’re prepared with the right equipment. Many of our courses need specialist health and safety clothing, but we’ve made it simple - some of your essentials and college branded clothing can be bought from our online shop.
For your course, you will need:
- A tablet, smartphone, laptop or stationery to take notes in lectures and seminars
- USB stick and / or portable hard drive
- College-branded white laboratory coat
- Scientific calculator
- Riding hat to current (PAS015 with BSI kitemark) standard in a dark plain colour or silk.
- Plain, dark coloured trousers or breeches or jodhpurs not jeans
- Gloves for horse handling
- Yard boots or wellington boots (NB: Boots are not permitted within the classroom, so a change of footwear is advisable)
- College-branded waterproof coat / gilet / hooded top
- College-branded polo shirts and sweatshirts
- Grooming kit in draw string bag; hoof pick, dandy brush, rubber curry comb, body brush, mane and tail spray and shampoo will also be helpful.
If you are undertaking any riding at the college, you will also need the following:
- Body protector (BETA Level Three 2009). Please note, we do not permit Air Jackets in any day to day sessions.
- Long riding boots or short boots with gaiters
- Schooling / Jumping whip
- Long sleeved base layer or thin top and
- Soft peaked hat or preferable jockey skull hat and silk to the standards listed above
Please Note: students will be eligible to sit one BHS exam (stage one or two) as part of the course (providing examination takes place at Bishop Burton). Other BHS exams can be completed but students will be required to pay the exam fee.