Bishop Burton
Beverley
Yorkshire
HU17 8QG
Bishop Burton College (BBC) and University Centre Bishop Burton (UCBB) are at the forefront of equine education in the UK, offering an inspiring environment for anyone looking to build a successful career in the industry.
Home of the BE Festival of Youth, the flagship national championship event for every rider under 21, the college in East Yorkshire, has earned an international reputation for excellence, combining expert teaching with outstanding facilities and strong industry partnerships. Whether students are beginning their journey through further education and apprenticeships or advancing their expertise through specialist degree programmes, Bishop Burton provides a clear pathway into a thriving equine future.
At the heart of the campus is the world‑class Bishop Burton Equine Centre, a professional‑standard facility that gives students access to the same technology and environments used across elite sport and industry. The centre features the impressive Bishop Burton Therapy Centre, complete with a water treadmill, CET equine spa, solarium and Zamar therapy systems, alongside a dedicated Rider Fitness and Performance Suite. With three indoor arenas - including a 500‑seat competition arena with café - four outdoor arenas and stabling for more than 100 horses, students train and learn in an environment designed to mirror real‑world practice.
Bishop Burton’s commitment to innovation is reflected in its specialist equipment, which includes Quintic gait analysis software, FLIR thermal imaging cameras, Polar heart rate monitors, Synchronicity rein tension gauges, a dedicated feed analysis lab, loadsol® pressure sensors and extensive laboratory resources. This cutting‑edge technology allows students to develop advanced skills in performance analysis, rehabilitation, coaching and equine science, giving them a competitive edge in the job market.
As a BHS training and examination centre, Bishop Burton hosts a packed calendar of regional, national and international competitions, clinics and demonstrations. Students gain invaluable hands‑on experience working alongside expert tutors and instructors at these events, building confidence, professionalism and the practical skills employers look for. With its exceptional facilities, industry‑focused teaching and proven track record of student success, Bishop Burton is the ideal place to launch a rewarding and ambitious equine career.
Degree Programmes
FdSc Applied Equine Management (Coaching)
This dynamic programme equips you with the practical equine management skills and scientific understanding needed to support horse health, welfare and performance. You’ll study key areas of equine care while gaining extensive hands‑on experience within our busy commercial equine centre, ensuring you’re industry‑ready. For those interested in coaching, the dedicated pathway develops your ability to enhance the horse‑and‑rider partnership through applied coaching techniques and performance‑focused science, preparing you to excel in a wide range of equine careers.
FdSc Applied Equine Management (Therapy)
This exciting programme develops the practical equine management skills and scientific understanding needed to support horse health, welfare and performance. You’ll study a range of equine management modules while gaining extensive hands‑on experience within our busy commercial equine centre, ensuring you’re fully prepared for a variety of industry roles. The therapy pathway further enhances your expertise by building your ability to assess horses effectively and apply, monitor and evaluate specialist therapeutic equipment, giving you valuable, career‑ready skills in the growing field of equine therapy.
BSc (Hons) Equine Business Management
This forward‑thinking programme is perfect for anyone wanting to master the four key pillars of equine business - human resources, finance, management and marketing - while gaining real‑world experience in our state‑of‑the‑art commercial equine facilities. You’ll apply your learning through core modules such as event management, sales and operations, and explore how you can drive smarter business decisions across the equestrian sector. With opportunities to work on live industry projects, collaborate with leading companies and complete a summer placement, you’ll graduate with valuable insight, hands‑on experience and the entrepreneurial skills needed to thrive in a wide range of equine and wider business careers.
BSc (Hons) Equine Sports Science and Coaching
This innovative degree prepares you to thrive in the rapidly evolving world of equestrian sport, where technology and performance science are transforming how horses and riders train. You’ll develop the coaching expertise the industry is seeking through applied modules at every level, including specialist training in inclusive practice, while being supported to complete your British Horse Society stages alongside your degree. With a strong scientific foundation in anatomy, exercise physiology and sport injury, plus valuable business and professional skills, you’ll graduate ready for coaching or performance‑focused positions across the equine sector.
BSc (Hons) Equine Therapy and Rehabilitation
The equine industry is increasingly seeking skilled practitioners who can support horse health, welfare and performance through a holistic, science‑driven approach, and this programme equips you with the knowledge and practical experience to meet that demand. You’ll build strong foundations in anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, behaviour, nutrition and exercise science while developing hands‑on therapy and rehabilitation skills in our state‑of‑the‑art equine therapy centre. With opportunities to work alongside industry professionals, understand the role of practitioners within multidisciplinary teams and gain laboratory experience, you’ll be well prepared for further practitioner‑level qualifications and a wide range of careers across equine therapy, rehabilitation and performance.
Further Education Courses and Apprenticeships
Access to Higher Education Diploma in Land-Based Studies – Equine
Access to Higher Education courses are designed to prepare students aged 19+ for a Foundation Degree programme. This course is for students with a passion for working with horses and develops the practical skills and knowledge needed to progress into Higher Education.
Are you looking to develop an active equestrian career that includes riding, teaching, equine science and therapy? This course will provide you with practical applied experience for all units.
Whilst studying the Level 3 in Equine Management you will have the opportunity to tailor units to your particular area of interest, with pathways focusing on rehabilitation and therapy or equitation and coaching.
Level 3 Senior Equine Groom Apprenticeship
As an apprentice, you will provide and co-ordinate the day-to-day care of horses. You will lead by example and be able to implement effective systems of work. You will earn a wage and be released to study during your working week.
Level 2 Technical Certificate in Equine Care
This course has been developed for ambitious people wishing to pursue a career within the equine industry, providing students with an excellent opportunity to develop a sound knowledge and understanding of horse care and or riding through a mix of practical, classroom and work-based study.
Level 2 Equine Groom Apprenticeship
As an apprentice, you will work alongside experienced staff, gain job-specific skills, knowledge and behaviours within the equine industry. You will earn a wage and be released to study during your working week.
Find out more
To find out more about your journey to UCBB or Bishop Burton College, book your place on an Open Event today.
Get in touch
For more information about our courses, campus, fees, or assistance when applying for a course, give us a call on 01964 553000 or email enquiries@bishopburton.ac.uk.
