Hartpury College (an Associate Faculty of UWE) is an FE and HE college in Gloucestershire which provides courses in equine care, animal science, agricultural and land management and other related courses. It is a renowned centre for sport with elite, professional training and playing facilities and first-class coaching across Rugby, Football, Equine, Netball, Golf, Rowing and Modern Pentathlon.
Background and History
The college was established in the post WWII era of the late 1940s, as an agricultural college with 50 students. The college remained relatively unchanged until 1990, when Malcolm Wharton joined as Principal, initiating a rapid expansion programme, starting with the provision of a larger variety of further education courses. The first higher education programme in Equine Studies was introduced in 1992, followed by the first degree programme in Equine Science in 1994. Malcolm Wharton retired from his post after 22 years, in August 2012, and was succeeded by Russell Marchant. Hartpury's link with the University of the West of England (UWE) began in 1997 when Hartpury was awarded Associate Faculty status. 1999 saw the introduction of the first Masters Degree programme an MSc in Equine Science. The college was able to offer Foundation degree programmes from 2003, and 2004 saw the first PhD Student. The college was awarded Outstanding College' status by Ofsted for its further education courses and facilities in November 2009.
Location and Accessibility
The Campus is set in 360 hectares of Gloucestershire countryside and includes a farm, lake, top class sporting facilities, a world renowned equine centre, along with woodland and formal gardens. With the city of Gloucester just ten minutes away and Cheltenham twenty minutes away, Hartpury Campus is within easy reach of local amenities and frequent bus links are provided allowing Hartpury students to explore their picturesque surroundings.
Hartpury College is on the A417, 4 miles north of Gloucester.
From the M5: Leave at Junction 11 and follow the A40 towards Gloucester. At the first roundabout, turn towards Ross-on-Wye. At the third roundabout, take the A417 towards Ledbury. After leaving Maisemore, the College is signposted at the second turning on the left.
From the M50: Leave at Junction 2 and follow the A417 south towards Gloucester to Hartpury. Continue for approximately 10 miles. The College is signposted to the right.
By Train: The nearest train station is Gloucester.
What's on Offer
A full range of FE courses - A-Levels and BTECs as well as undergraduate and postgraduate degrees including, BA, BSc, PGCE, PgCert, PgDip, MA, MSc and PhD as well as a range of short courses.
Entry Requirements
A Level requirements: Six GCSEs at grade B or above, which must include English Language, Mathematics and Science.
BTEC requirements: A minimum of two GCSEs at grade D or above.
The entry requirements for undergraduate courses vary. For prospective Masters and PhD students a first or upper second class BA or Masters is required. For more information on entry requirements visit the university website.